The nail fungus of the big toe is manifested by an unsightly thickening of the nail. Statistics say that more than a quarter of the entire population is affected by onychomycosis.
It is laborious and long to treat the disease, after the course there will be relapses.
Why does the fungus appear?
All the factors that contribute to the infection of the thumb fungus are due to the fact that the pathogenic spores of the fungus penetrate the skin.
You can get infected through infected objects when you are in contact with them, for example, using other people's things: shoes, towels.
The risk group for onychomycosis in the thumbs includes people who suffer from flat feet, excessive sweating, careless, careless at home.
Causes of infection with a fungal infection:
- The use of tight and uncomfortable shoes favors the development of pathogenic flora and the reproduction of bacteria, since it increases sweating. The largest finger is the most attacked. The spores of the fungus, multiplying, fall on socks, other things and spread on the floor. Infecting others.
- Shoes made of low-quality, dense, non-breathable artificial materials "suffocate" the legs and contribute to the growth of bacteria.
- Ignore hygiene rules in public places. Wear shoes when visiting saunas, swimming pools and showers; this will protect it from foreign bacteria.
- Never wear someone else's socks, stockings or shoes, or lend your own. If you're trying on shoes, make sure you have your own sock to try on.
- Fungal infection is caused by immune problems. Weakened immunity is difficult to cope with viruses and fungi. It is difficult to treat the fungus in people suffering from diabetes, psoriasis, varicose veins, obesity, HIV-infected people.
- Neglect of such elementary rules as washing feet with soap every day, changing socks, treating nails, helps the development of fungal infections.
- Improper treatment and care of corns, cracks and calluses can lead to the reproduction of fungal spores on the big toe.
Symptoms and signs of pathology.
Fungal disease occurs due to infection with fungal spores. The infection will not lead to a fatal outcome, but it can spread from the nail to the foot and neighboring fingers.
The disease is initially almost not noticeable, suspicion arises when a yellow tint appears on the nails, and then brown with seals and delaminations. Compacted and exfoliated nails cause great discomfort when wearing shoes.
Medicine divides onychomycosis into 3 levels:
- Initial - the surface of the nail is covered with spots and streaks of a yellow tint, the feet are not yet affected during this period.
- The second stage - the shine disappears, the color turns brown, an unpleasant smell comes from the legs.
- Advanced level - the nail exfoliates from the skin, loosens, crumbles. There are pains. This stage is dangerous, the spores, falling out, spread into the surrounding space.
With symptoms such as peeling of the skin on the toes, the periodic appearance of blisters, redness, cracks, one should be alert and take preventive measures to prevent mycosis.
Features of the treatment of the disease
Fungal infection of the feet begins with the thumb nail. The spores of the fungus are comfortable in the upper layer of the nail plate, from where their path to the matrix begins.
Since the thumbnail is affected first, treatment begins at this site. The method of action of drugs has a local-external and systemic effect. The approach should be individual, taking into account the signs of pathology and the state of the patient's internal organs.
The treatment approach is complex. Disinfectants, antifungal agents of a bacterial type, pulse therapy are used.
Pulse therapy involves a long-term exposure schedule with periodic changes in treatment types. This program contains oral medications for one week with a repeat after 3 weeks.
Every day, agents are used that suppress the reproduction of pathogenic microflora.
Using a systematic approach allows you to increase the chances of fully recovering from the disease. Complex therapy includes taking vitamins and immunostimulating drugs.
Drug use is based on the cumulative principle. Medicines are concentrated and provide protection against the disease for a long time.
ointments to get rid of
Preparations for external use are different ointments, and more options - varnishes and lotions.
The mechanism of action of ointments is based on the destruction of the cell membrane of fungal spores. The course of treatment is long and is carried out until the final release. Dead layers are cleaned with a file.
Iodinol is used as a lubricant. The result is obtained if the infected person's shoe sock is lubricated from the inside, a cotton swab soaked in medicine is applied to the nail.
Tar and sulfur ointments proved to be quite effective as antifungal drugs.
All ointments when used give a good result. But the treatment must be prescribed by a specialist. Different ointments deliberately affect the fungus of a different nature. Only a doctor after conducting research in the laboratory can choose the most effective remedy.
We undo at home with the help of folk remedies.
Traditional medicine offers many recipes to get rid of fungal diseases. Treatment of onychomycosis in the big toe at home is carried out in the following ways.
With the use of iodine
Onychomycosis is successfully treated with iodine baths. Water is poured into a container at a temperature of about 40-45 degrees, alcohol iodine is poured drop by drop.
For 1 liter of water, you need 3 drops of iodine; Based on the volume of the container, you can calculate the correct amount.
Put your feet in the water and hold until the water cools down. Peroxide-treated scissors cut the affected part of the nail plate. After the procedure, the nail and the skin around it are treated with peroxide. The effect will be enhanced if an antibacterial ointment bandage is applied.
Effective use of ordinary vinegar.
Water at room temperature is diluted with 9% vinegar in a ratio of 2 to 1. The bath time is 15 minutes. Then the damaged nail must be filed or cut. The duration of the manipulations is at least 2 weeks.
Lemon and potatoes help.
- Fresh lemon should be doused with boiling water, so that it has more juice. Cut the slices and apply on the damaged nail. Citrus is fixed with a plaster. A good result will be if the compress is done every night and kept throughout the night.
- Peel potatoes. The component is boiled, the water is poured into a container and crushed to a pureed state. The legs are raised in the broth, then the softened growths are cut off. After cleansing, the porridge is applied for half an hour and washed off.
Medicinal plants in the fight
- Celandine. The fresh juice of this amazing plant can cure almost all types of fungal diseases. Within 2 weeks, a fresh plant is applied (the leaf and stem are kneaded) to the affected nail plates and skin. If possible, change the compress every 2-3 hours.
- Aspen bark. Nail baths are prepared based on 200 g of ingredient per liter of water. The manipulation is carried out for 15 minutes in water that the leg can tolerate. After bathing, a mixture of mild laundry soap and soda is applied to the nails. The ratio is 1: 1. After 30 minutes, everything is washed off with warm water. The nail after such a procedure will begin to renew itself.
As an additional prophylactic, baths with sea salt are used.
The nail comes off the thumb.
Fungal nail disease is characterized by external manifestations such as exfoliation of the nail surface from the skin. The lagging part of the nail darkens or turns blue.
This is because a layer of air builds up in the cavity under the nail, which enlarges over time.
The further the process develops, the more pain a person feels. The nail rises, pustules and blood discharge appear.
With detachment, treatment is used:
- The use of local treatment - ointments, along with drugs in the form of tablets, external and internal use will give the best result;
- You can use laser treatment methods, such procedures are performed in beauty salons;
- With a complete detachment, you should immediately contact the surgeon.
To treat the nail, if it leaves your finger without fungus or with fungus, you should drink gelatin solutions, follow the hygiene requirements and do not get a pedicure.
Effective fungus treatment.
Drugs recommended for these injuries:
- Locally influential media. Medicines for general use can be bought without a prescription. But you must use the rules of use specified in the instructions. Otherwise, there will be no effect.
- Means of systemic influence. These are tablets and pills, which, along with ointments, are prescribed by a dermatologist.
- Laser treatment is quite effective. The treatment does not cause pain. The procedure does not cause harm to the patient's body. There are no recurrences after laser cleaning.
- Hardware pedicure procedure is less popular than laser therapy, but its effect is wonderful. More often this method is used in advanced cases.
- Surgical manipulations have not yet received enough popularity, but their effect is quite strong. The disadvantages of this manipulation are pain and a long rehabilitation period.
which tool is better
Medical varnishes and serums are recognized as effective and effective drugs in antifungal therapy.
The price of such drugs is higher than that of conventional ointments, but the effectiveness of the drugs is high.
Mycosis appeared on the arm.
Fungal diseases of the finger nails are less common. The most common infection is caused by the fungus Candidiasis. Nails are also affected by filamentous fungi.
You can get infected even by shaking hands, through the infected gloves of other people, even yourself. By receiving spores from other parts of the body.
Treatment of fungal infections on the hands is prescribed depending on the type of fungus, the age of the infected person and the stage of the disease.
Initially, you need to get rid of the causes of the disease, strengthen the immune system and get rid of bad habits.
It is not necessary to be treated with antibiotics during this period. The patient must change the diet: eliminate from the foods used those that help the reproduction of the fungus, these are sweets and foods rich in carbohydrates.
The doctor prescribes research and, depending on the type of fungus, prescribes medication and prescribes a course of treatment. Most often, it is a combination therapy.
If the patient has an acute inflammatory process, local treatment should be avoided. The exacerbation must be eliminated.
For the patient, it is necessary to eliminate interaction with those means and household items that provoke the development of the disease. Acute inflammation can be eliminated with such time-tested drugs as brilliant green, fukortsin, potassium iodide.
For nails, it is convenient to use varnishes for treatment. With a fungal infection of the fingernails, the spores spread rapidly through the skin and fall into the folds between the fingers.
Antifungal drugs will enhance their effect if folk remedies are used in treatment. But they should be used only after consulting a doctor.
The most important and safe advice for those who do not want to get this unpleasant infection or dream of getting rid of it forever is strict adherence to hygiene requirements and preventive measures to prevent the disease.
The result can be obtained if you follow the rules of personal prevention: do not put yourself in conditions where you can get infected with fungal spores, have a personal comb, personal slippers, never use other people's things.
If such a nuisance has already occurred, then it is not necessary to allow it to spread, but to start treatment in time in the early stages. If you experience any symptoms similar to a yeast infection, you should see a doctor immediately.