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Treatment of nail fungus on the big toe of the foot at home

Nail fungi, or onycomycosis, is a common disease.The infection is unable to cause serious health damage, but significantly reduces the quality of life and causes discomfort.The cause of the infection is direct contact with the carrier of the disease or its things.Damage to the nail plate is the result of the spread of pathogenic disputes in the adjacent areas of the skin.Therefore, the fungus first manifest along the edge, and then spreads throughout the surface of the nail.

Onichomycosis can be infected when visiting public places, such as a sauna, pool or bath.In conditions of a wet environment, the infection is not only preserved but also multiplied actively.Treating nail fungus on the big toe is a long process, as the disease is difficult to refer to the therapeutics.

Symptoms of the disease

Reasons for appearing the fungus on the big toe

In the initial stage of development, the fungus is not shown on their own.Initially, the infection can only be detected by the skin condition between the fingers and around the nail plate.

When dryness, cracks, redness and wounds appear, therapy should begin, as in the absence of treatment the infection gradually passes through the nail.

In the future, pathology is manifested by the following symptoms (they may vary slightly depending on the type of pathogen):

  1. The nail plate gradually changes its color to yellow, green, gray or black.
  2. The nail loses its transparency and becomes dull.
  3. The surface acquires a characteristic roughness, which can be known not only by touch but also during visual examination.
  4. The nail plate begins to rotate at the edges, then the lesion area increases.
  5. There are many burrs on the skin around.
  6. Sensitive slows down nail growth.
  7. Itching, pain and feeling embarrassment appears when walking with closed shoes.

In some cases, onycomycosis is associated with an unpleasant odor.

Nail damage with a fungus occurs gradually, so the disease has certain stages of development, each of which is characterized by certain features.

  1. Initial phase.Small drops of light or yellow appear on the surface of the nail, which do not particularly attract attention.Then, they grow in size and grow in spots or strips.At this stage, getting rid of the infection is easier.
    2. Stages of fungal development on the big toe
  2. Progressive or intense.The nail plate not only changes color but also its structure.Light points grow significantly, and the nail begins to spread, partially chopped, thickens.Inequality appears, which creates the impression of mechanical damage.
  3. Advanced form.At this stage, irreversible changes occur in which the nail completely loses its healthy appearance and comes out of its bed.Pain occurs.

The sooner the fungus is identified, the sooner and the easier to get rid of it.

The reasons for the development

Often, the pathogen carrier is other people's shoes or contact with raw things in public places.

But experts argue that certain factors contribute to the further spread of fungal damage:

  • flat feet;
  • Inappropriate tight shoes;
  • Excessive sweating and leg diaperites;
  • mechanical damage to the nail;
  • wounds on the skin of the finger;
  • foot fractures;
  • age -related changes;
  • ignoring personal hygiene rules;
  • Continuous adhesion of artificial nails;
  • violation of blood flow to the limbs;
  • Chronic endocrine and somatic diseases.

Often onycomycosis is transmitted among family members.

Drug therapy

In the first signs of pathology, it is necessary to seek help from a specialist who can identify the pathogen and prescribe medicines and procedures.In some cases, therapy lasts up to 2 years.

Removing fungus is possible at home.

In the first and second stages of the disease, treatment is performed using ointments or spray, which can be purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.Funds are applied directly to the affected plate and adjacent skin and have a local effect.But before using them, it is necessary to perform preparatory actions:

  • Peel the nail plate with alcohol;
  • Treat the surface with a file to remove fungal damage;
  • Apply the product with a spatula and wait at least 3 minutes to dry.

After that, all tools must be disinfected with a solution of alcohol so that the infection is not able to spread further.

With a flowing fungus, it is necessary to be treated with the help of the drug not only of external but also internal use.Their dose and duration of admission should be coordinated with a physician.

There are also cosmetics for painless cleaning of the nail affected by the fungus.

Before applying the product to the affected area, it is necessary to prepare it.To do this, you need to predict the nail in a special solution: 1 liter of water 1 teaspoon soda and liquid soap per 1 liter of water.Then wipe the dry leg with a towel and adjust the piece around the nail plate.Apply the product with a thick layer, avoiding access to healthy areas.Cover the nail and phalanx with a patch and leave for 4 days.After time, remove the bandage, evaporate the supplies of nails and pedicures to chop the top layer.Repeat the procedure until the nail cleans the fungus thoroughly.

Folk remedies

Along with drug treatment, the use of folk remedies from fungi is allowed.At home, you can use therapeutic baths, ointments and various compresses based on natural ingredients.

With a progressive and advanced form of onycomycosis, folk remedies should be used in combination with medication therapy.

vinegar

The effective action of this component is the creation of an acidic environment, as a result of which the further development of the pathogens is suppressed - fungal spores die.

When treatment, it is necessary to strictly observe the dose of the ingredients used:

  1. Therapeutic bath.Heat the water to 50 degrees and pour it into the pelvis so that its level reaches the ankle.Add 200 ml of vinegar and mix well.Grab my feet for 20 minutes.Finally, wipe your legs and dress warm socks.The procedure is recommended to repeat once every 3 days until the condition improves.
  2. OilMix 1 egg, 1 tbsp.l.Acetic essence and 30 ml olive oil.Mix everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass.To moisten a cotton pad on the product and apply on top of the affected nail.Adjust the bandage for 12 hours.It is recommended to perform the procedure before bedtime.The duration of therapy is 14 days.
  3. Compress.Mix vinegar with water in equal amounts, add flour to obtain a thick durability.Apply the resulting mixture to the nail plate and fix it with a layer without motion for 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 3-5 days until the damaged nail area is exfoliated.

Soda

The exercise soda has a bactericidal, disinfectant property and stimulates cell regeneration.Using this component for the treatment of fungi allows not only to quickly eliminate the problem but also prevent potential relaps.

Effective recipes.

  1. In the initial stage of the disease, soda and sea salt in equal amounts should be added to warm water.Lay the legs for 15 minutes.At the end of time, wipe the damaged nail with chamomile infusion.Within 20 days, repeat the procedure daily.
  2. With an advanced form of onychomycosis, it is recommended to add the following ingredients to 5 liters of warm water: 50 g mustard powder, 0.5 teaspoons of potassium permanganate, 1 tsp.Soda, 30 g of crushed laundry soap.Mix everything until a homogeneous mixture is taken.Grab my feet for 20 minutes.Then wipe them dry and wear socks.Therapy is performed daily until the condition improves.

Garlic

Methods of using fungus:

  1. Grind 2 garlic cloves and add the same amount of butter, mix.Insist the mixture for 24 hours.Before going to bed, apply to the damaged nail area and adjust with a bandage.Remove the bandage in the morning.Repeat daily for 4 weeks.A noticeable improvement occurs after 7 days, but therapy should be continued.
  2. Great 3 garlic teeth on a fine grater.Apply the resulting grill on the nail and leave for 15-20 minutes.Therapy is performed within 20 days.
  3. Mix the chopped garlic, medical alcohol and boiled water in equal amounts.Use the resulting mixture for compress, applying for 15 minutes.Repeat daily for 14 days.

iodine

This component has an antiseptic effect and allows you to eliminate the infection in a short time:

  1. At the first signs of the disease, it is recommended to apply iodine to damaged areas three times a day.Therapy should be performed within 14 days.
  2. In the case of neglect of the disease, you can use iodine -based medicinal baths.Pour warm water into the basin on the ankle and add 7 drops of ingredients.Greak your feet for 10 minutes, wipe it dry and apply anti -inflation on a damaged nail.

Do not use iodine for people suffering from thyroid disease or hypersensitivity to the ingredient.

Phytotherapy

Many medicinal plants are also effective in the fight against fungi.

Popular recipes:

  1. Mix 1 tsp.Cerandine juice with calendula and oregano solution (1 point), add boiling water (100 ml).Apply the product to the damaged nail three times a day.
  2. Mix the collection of chamomile flowers, calendula and oak bark in equal amounts.Pour 100 g of the resulting mixture of 1000 ml of boiling water.Insist 30 minutes, and then add 30 g of sea salt.Grapes in the resulting solution for 20 minutes.Perform the procedure daily for 10 days.
  3. Disconnect a leaf with grave or mountain ash with a spoon until the liquid appears on the surface.Then wrap it with a big finger with a affected nail.Change the bandage every 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 7 days.
  4. Pour 15 g of lilac colors 150 ml of vodka and insist 15 days in a dark place.Use to wipe the damaged nail plate 2 times a day for 2 weeks.
  5. Apply fresh celandine juice three times a day on the damaged nail and adjacent skin.The procedure should be performed for 14 days.

Preventing the disease

By observing simple rules, you can minimize the risk of infection:

  1. Before the pedicure, it is necessary to disinfect all the tools.
  2. Use personal shoes when visiting a pool, sauna, baths.
  3. Regularly dry shoes and perform the processing periodically within the vinegar or formalin.
  4. Time wounds and cracks in the legs.
  5. Do not allow nail study.
  6. Shoes should be purchased in size.
  7. Use special products (talc) for excessive foot sweating.