How to recognize mycosis and find antifungal drugs for nails

Mycosis - the disease is extremely unpleasant, causing a lot of inconvenience. As a rule, it is accompanied by severe itching, changing the appearance of the nail, painful cracks on the skin of the feet and between the fingers. Identify the causative agent of the disease and appoint the right treatment can only a doctor. And he must do this not by eye, but after careful laboratory analysis.

Often, buying antifungal drugs for nails, recommended by television advertising, people are faced with the fact that they do not have the proper effect. There is nothing surprising in this, because treatment in each case is selected individually. In addition, antifungal therapy is a whole complex of measures, consisting of medicinal treatment, folk methods (baths, mashing) and compliance with general hygiene standards.

For a complete cure it is necessary not only to use an antifungal cream, but also to disinfect shoes and socks every day. Otherwise, repeated infection can not be avoided. Shoes, slippers, boots are thoroughly rubbed with alcohol from the inside. Knee socks, socks, stockings are washed daily and, if possible, ironed.

For greater effect, antifungal preparations for nails must be combined with disinfectant rubs. For example, using propolis tincture. Often dermatologists recommend to supplement the treatment with herbal (celandine, chamomile, calendula) or soda baths.

To date, the most popular antifungal drugs for nails - Orungal, Lamizil, and Diflucan. In this case, the latter are considered the most effective for the treatment of foot and nail mycosis. Both drugs have activity against mold and yeast fungi, quickly penetrate into the stratum corneum and remain there for a long time. This allows for short enough treatment in outpatient settings. In this case, experts note the benefits of the drug "Lamisil", if it is a mycosis of feet and nails on the hands. Duration of the drug - up to 12 weeks, the effectiveness - up to 94%.

Multiple lesions of the nails require a longer treatment, up to 48 weeks. In this case, antifungal preparations for nails are combined with special varnishes. A positive result is achieved in 80-94% of cases.

In the treatment of fungal infections, so-called antifungal antibiotics are often used. The most famous and popular drug "Nystatin", which is used in combination with local remedies or ointment from the same series.

If there is a slight defeat of the nails around the edges, it is possible to do only with special varnishes. According to experts, among the variety of attention deserve the means of "Lamizil", "Batrafen" and "Loceril". Apply varnishes in accordance with the care procedure. First, the nail plate is softened with a thiourea patch and soaks. Then a fungicidal solution is used: iodine, ioductun, nitrofungin, phytax. After that, the varnish is applied. A course lasting from three to six months provides relief from fungus in 67% of cases.

Prevention of mycosis in everyday life is reduced to compliance with personal hygiene standards. Especially active fungi multiply in places of high humidity. Therefore, when visiting a swimming pool, sauna or bath, be sure to bring rubber slippers. Never wear someone else's shoes at home or away. Choose models of shoes or shoes that are made of natural materials of good quality.

Since the fungus is a contagious disease, the main task of the sick person is to protect relatives from infection. It is recommended not to walk around the house barefoot. Especially it concerns rooms with high humidity. In addition, it is necessary to use separate scissors, towels, scouring pads, nail files.