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 whole body. It releases toxic substances that penetrate the bloodstream to all organs and systems and can cause a lot of harm. 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 get rid of mushrooms.
Traditional methods of combating fungi, their effectiveness
In the popular collection there are many recipes for the treatment of nail fungus. The most popular:
- treatment of nail plates with hydrogen peroxide, iodine;
- hot baths with apple or wine vinegar;
- rubbing the nails with celandine juice, garlic
These methods have a certain effectiveness. Disinfectant properties of tincture of iodine and hydrogen peroxide make it possible to destroy microorganisms. Fungi die 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 nail plates, skin and cuticles. Treatment, wiping, baths allow you to act only on the upper tissues. Microorganisms located in the deep layers remain and multiply quickly, and the disease continues to spread.
Such methods have one more disadvantage. Their use makes it possible to suppress the activity of fungi, 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 fungi the opportunity to multiply actively and increase the area of the affected areas.
Treatment with pharmacological drugs
Pharmacies offer a large number of different drugs intended for the treatment of fungi. You can go and buy products that are highly advertised, promising instant cure. The drug category includes:
- antimycotics in tablets;
- antifungal ointment;
- special varnish
All these products include active ingredients 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 itself. It is important to choose the optimal course of treatment to prevent relapse. Moreover, mushrooms have a negative effect on the whole body; for complete recovery, immunomodulators and vitamin and mineral complexes may be needed. We must not forget about the toxic properties of antifungal drugs. The wrong choice and use can cause serious problems. Therefore, only contacting a dermatologist can guarantee a complete recovery.
Effective way to get rid of fungus
Modern medicine has effective ways to fight this disease. After diagnosis, determination of the type of pathogen and the extent of spread, the dermatologist prescribes comprehensive treatment. He chooses the drugs, the course and the optimal dose. This guarantees complete relief from the pathology.
The newest treatment method is photodynamic PAST therapy. This is a painless procedure in which a gel containing ingredients that form active oxygen under the influence of light waves created by the emitter is applied to the nail plates, cuticles and skin. The advantage of this treatment is safety. It has no negative impact on the body. In this case, the mushrooms are completely destroyed. The number of sessions is determined by the doctor after the diagnosis.
Effective modern treatment of nail fungus is carried out in a specialized podiatry center. This facility employs experienced, qualified dermatologists and has the latest equipment for the innovative RAST therapy.