A common mistake is an irresponsible attitude towards nail fungus. Many people consider this disease only a cosmetic defect and do not pay attention to its treatment. Meanwhile, this pathogenic microorganism poses a danger to the entire body. It releases toxic substances that enter the bloodstream into all organs and systems and can cause a lot of damage. Not all patients turn to a specialist when a fungus is detected, believing that the disease can be treated at home using folk remedies. Practice shows that using such methods it is impossible to completely eliminate the fungus.
Traditional methods to fight fungi, their effectiveness
In the popular collection there are many recipes for the treatment of nail fungus. The most popular:
- nail treatment with hydrogen peroxide, iodine;
- warm baths with apple or wine vinegar;
- rub your nails with celandine juice, garlic
These methods have some effectiveness. The disinfectant properties of iodine tincture and hydrogen peroxide allow you to destroy microorganisms. The fungus dies in an acidic environment under the influence of the components of celandine juice and garlic. But unfortunately it is impossible to eliminate all pathogens using these methods. The fungus spreads deep into the nails, skin and cuticles. Treatments, drying, baths allow you to act only on the upper fabrics. Microorganisms located in the deep layers remain and multiply rapidly, and the disease continues to spread.
These methods have a further disadvantage. Their use allows you to suppress the activity of the fungus, severe symptoms disappear, and the patient stops treatment, believing that he has coped with the disease. However, a decrease in immunity due to illness, stress or other reasons gives the fungus the opportunity to actively multiply and increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe affected areas.
Treatment with pharmacological drugs
Pharmacies offer a large number of different drugs intended to treat fungi. You can go and buy heavily advertised products, which promise immediate recovery. The category of drugs includes:
- antifungal tablets;
- antifungal ointments;
- special paints
All these products include active components that destroy pathogenic microorganisms. But it should be borne in mind that there are several dozen types of microorganisms. It is impossible to determine the pathogen yourself. It is important to choose the optimal course of treatment to prevent relapses. In addition, the fungus has a negative effect on the entire body, for full recovery immunomodulators and vitamin and mineral complexes may be needed. We must not forget about the toxic properties of antifungal drugs. Wrong choice and use can cause serious problems. Therefore, only turning to a dermatologist can ensure complete healing.
Effective ways to get rid of mushrooms
Modern medicine has effective ways to combat this disease. After the diagnosis, determination of the type of pathogen and the degree of its spread, the dermatologist prescribes comprehensive treatment. Select the optimal drugs, course and dosage. This guarantees complete relief from the pathology.
The newest treatment method is PAST photodynamic therapy. This is a painless procedure in which a gel containing components that form active oxygen under the influence of light waves created by the emitter is applied to the nails, cuticles and skin. The advantage of this treatment is safety. There is no negative impact on the body. In this case the fungus is completely destroyed. The number of sessions is determined by the doctor after diagnosis.
Effective and modern treatment of nail fungus is carried out in a specialized podiatry center. This institution employs experienced and highly qualified dermatologists and has the most modern equipment for innovative RAST therapy.