Than to treat a fungus of fingernails or nails on arms or hand?

nail fungus Fungal nail and hand injuries are not very pleasant. It is an infectious disease transmitted from a sick person through direct contact.Spores of the fungus-dermatophyte, the infected person leaves everywhere in the places to which he touches.

For example, the fungus of the nails of the hands can be infected in every place where there are suitable conditions for life and for reproduction of the fungus. He needs a temperature of not more than 75 degrees, a dark place, humidity, a high alkaline index and a good nutrient medium.

From an already sick person on household items or in public places there are pores that very quickly find a new owner.

Causes

The main pathogens of the infectious process in the nail plates of the hands are 2 kinds of fungi - dermatophytes (Trichophytonrubrum and Trichophytonmentcigrophytes) and yeast fungus of the genus Candida (Candidaalbicans).

The mechanism of infection with a fungal spore is simple to disgrace. A piece of skin or a spore falls on a site of the uninjured nail and begins to actively live out there. Although, an important role is played by immune defense. If it works at the proper level, there will be no place for the fungus. But with its weakening, the spores actively divide and develop onychomycosis of the nails of the hands.

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Fungus under the fingernail is a disease that needs early diagnosis and timely treatment. The exact diagnosis is made only after examination and examination of a piece of nail under a microscope. The sooner the doctor puts you the right diagnosis, the faster and more reliable you will get rid of the fungus.

Symptoms of fungus

Fungus may not manifest itself for some time after the defeat. The first sign of the transition of mycosis of the skin of the hands to the active stage is persistent itching of the palms and interdigital folds. Usually manifested after washing hands or taking a shower.

Then the nail plate begins to separate, becomes thinner or, conversely, thicker. It changes color, and its surface becomes clumsy, the skin in the nail area begins to peel and itch.

Between the fingers and on the palms of the fungus manifests itself as follows:

there is peeling
small cracks
gradually appear pale pink, and sometimes lilac or red spots.

In particularly neglected cases, the final stage of the fungus on the fingers and nail plates is complete destruction of the nail. Over time, the symptoms of onychomycosis worsen, and only constant and regular treatment can stop the damaging effects of the fungus.

Nail fungus on hands Photo: the initial stage

What does the fungal lesion of the fingers look like, and also the nails in the initial and neglected stage. More details on the photo.

Treatment of nail fungus on hands

It is necessary to recognize that when the fungus suffers nails on the hands - the treatment is long and requires a certain patience.

Usually in neglected cases, it lasts 6-8 months. In the initial stage of the fungus, with timely access to a specialist, the treatment can take from several weeks to 2-3 months. In case the nail is hopelessly affected, it will have to be removed.

Most agents for the treatment of fungus are available in the form of ointments or creams to act locally on the lesion. However, the doctor can also prescribe pills for strengthening the therapy - in this form, some antifungal drugs are also produced.

Lucky

In the initial stage, when less than 60% of the fingernail is affected by the fungus, special lacquers effectively help to get rid of onychomycosis.

Batrafen. Treatment schedule: the first month is applied to the affected nail once in 2 days, the second - applied 2 times in 7 days, the third - used once in 30 days. The course of treatment is 3-6 months.
Spray Terbiks. Before applying the spray, it is necessary to clean and degrease the affected area with alcohol, spray on it and near the skin areas of the preparation. Use the medication 1-2 times a day.
Demikten. The use of the drug helps to get rid of the unpleasant odor and kill the fungus. The varnish is applied to the affected area every day.

If the first symptoms of the nail fungus are found, treatment with lacquers should be started, then the chance to cure the fungus without prolonged use of the tablets will increase.

Cream and ointments

Before treating the nail fungus on the hands of one of these means, you need to steam up your nails in a warm bath with the addition of herbs, laundry soap or soda. Cream and ointment rubbed massaging movements in the nail and nearby tissues 1-2 times a day, unless otherwise specified in the instructions.

Lamisil(cream, gel). Before applying the product, the affected area of the nail is cleaned. Use the cream daily 1-2 times a day.
Terbinafine(cream, ointment). Applied to combat various types of fungus nails. The drug is applied by applying to the sick nail 1-2 times a day.

The most important shortcoming of creams and gels is the inability of the active substances to penetrate deep into the nail plate, to the bed, and in fact it is there that the most viable fungi accumulate. When using varnishes you can be calm: they penetrate through the nail tissues and accumulate in them, due to which high antifungal effectiveness is formed

Pills

To treat the nail fungus on the hands only with the help of local medicines (ointment, lacquer, spray) does not make sense in cases where the damage to the nail plate is more than ⅔ of its total area.

Groups of systemic drugs used to treat nail fungus in a neglected stage:

Triazoles(fluconazole and intraconazole) - third-generation antimycotics: Diflazone, Diflucan, Medoflucon, Irunin, Orungal, Rumikoz and others.
Allylamines(terbinafine): Lamikan, Onihon, Tebikur, Terbizil, Terbinafine, Terbinox, Thermicon, Fungoterbine, Exeter, Exifin, and others.
Imidazoles(ketoconazole, etc.) - second generation antimycotics: Nizoral, Fungavis, Ketoconazole DS, Oronazole, Fungikok, Fungistab, and others.

In severe fungal infection and low efficiency of local procedures, the use of antifungal tablets listed above is indicated. They can be assigned only by a specialist, because you need to strictly follow the scheme and timing of admission.

Than to treat a fungus in house conditions

nail fungus on the hands of the symptoms Treatment of nail fungus on the hands of folk remedies is very specific. There are many recommendations. I will quote the most popular ones.

One such method is the treatment of all nails with a solution of propolis with a concentration of 20%, which is sold in a pharmacy. To do this, apply the solution to the cotton sponge and apply to the sick nails for a couple of minutes. For complete recovery, the procedure should be done every day.
Combine 3 liters of water and 1 liter of apple cider vinegar, add a little potassium permanganate to the solution. In this bath hold your feet for 10-15 minutes and diligently wipe them. The procedure should be repeated every evening for a week.
Pinch off a piece of a tea mushroom, carefully remove the film from it. Peel the mushroom in a homogeneous gruel. Carefully rub it into the affected nails twice a day.
Lather the nail with tar soap, dip it into table salt and tie it with a bandage all night.

To prevent reproduction of fungi that are deep under the fingernail, folk remedies can not. If you really want, then you can use them as an addition to the main therapy, but only if the doctor approves.

Prevention

Remember that hand nail fungus, like many other diseases, is easier to prevent than treat!

Care should be taken when visiting the pool and public baths - you need to wear individual shoes in such places and use only your personal hygiene items. Having received a nail fungus on his legs, you can easily transfer it to your hands.

To protect yourself from the defeat of nails will help care for hands - timely processing of microtraumas, the maintenance of nails in the dry and clean, the treatment of increased sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the palms.