How to get rid of toenail fungus. Which antifungal drugs are most effective? Medicines for external and oral use. Let's look at everything in more detail.
Toenail and toenail fungus is a common and unsolvable infectious disease caused by pathogenic fungal spores. The skin of the feet and the nail plates of the toes and hands are most commonly infected. The most effective treatment is in the early stages of the disease, when the area and depth of the infection are small.
When the first signs of damage are detected (itching, redness of the skin, thickening and stratification of the nails), it is necessary to immediately begin treatment of the disease. Modern medicine offers a wide range of effective drugs designed to combat various types of nail fungus - antifungal varnishes, solutions, sprays, effective ointments and oral remedies.
Antifungal drugs are selected by a specialist.
The most effective remedies for nail fungus
The pharmaceutical industry provides consumers with a wide variety of effective antifungal agents. But in each case it is necessary to consult a doctor, as only a specialist can correctly determine the type and extent of the fungal infection.
In addition, antifungals (both topical and internal) are potent antibiotics and have a number of side effects and contraindications. Self-medication, misdiagnosis can worsen the course of the disease, lead to the development of resistance of various forms of the fungus to drugs and even greater progression of the infection.
Modern means of treating nail fungus have a fungicidal and fungistatic effect, ie they not only completely destroy the fungus, but also stop the further development and growth of fungal cells, thus providing a long-term positive effect of treatment.
Often, feet and nails are affected by fungal infections, which include several different types of fungi and bacteria. In this case, a good treatment effect can be achieved by alternating external antifungal agents in combination with oral drugs.
Highly effective agents have a broad-spectrum antifungal effect, which makes it possible to use them to treat nail fungus caused by various types of fungal infections.
Nail fungus varnishes
If you start the treatment of mycosis in time, when the damage to the nails is not too common, you can achieve a positive effect with local remedies - antifungal varnishes and solutions against nail fungus.
Antifungal varnishes have a highly effective antifungal effect, they penetrate well into the structure of the nail, the effect inside the affected tissues lasts even 7-10 days after application. The concentration in the body is negligible after prolonged use. Effective in nail damage no more than 2/3.
Antifungal drugs for external use
If the fungus has infected not only the nails, but also the skin of the feet or hands, it is recommended to apply topical creams and ointments on the affected areas, among which the most popular and effective are:
Creams or gels with the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride are effective. The drugs have an active fungicidal and fungistatic effect on a number of fungi: mold, dimorphic, dermatophytes, yeast. The gels are absorbed faster and penetrate the skin better.
Oral antifungal drugs
Advanced stages of mychomycosis are difficult to treat and the use of external drugs alone is not enough. In such cases, it is necessary to use oral medications, which very effectively affect the course of the disease, infect the fungus from within and prevent further development of the disease. A special positive result can be achieved by applying a complex treatment in the form of tablets and ointments.
In most cases, nail fungus pills can have a toxic effect on the human body, affecting the fat-containing internal organs - the liver and kidneys. But at the same time these drugs have a powerful therapeutic effect, effectively destroying various types of fungi, contributing to complete recovery. Therefore, all oral medications should be taken strictly as directed by a specialist (mycologist), taking into account possible side effects.
Antifungal drugs should be taken with great caution, strictly adhering to the dose prescribed by your doctor and the duration of treatment. If side effects occur, the drug should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Patients with various impairments of renal and hepatic function should be treated with caution.
The need for treatment of mycosis and its prevention
Fungal spores are very resistant, the affected areas are difficult to treat, the course can last from 2 to 4 months. Treatment should not be interrupted, as even a small focus, under favorable conditions, leads to the development of a new infection. Even after full recovery, it is necessary to follow the rules of hygiene, to avoid contact with other people's shoes.
For prevention purposes, it is recommended to treat feet and shoes with antifungal sprays or other effective means, especially after visiting public places: swimming pools, saunas, beaches, showers in sports facilities.
Only a comprehensive treatment combined with preventive measures will help to defeat the fungus forever.