How to get rid of nail fungus. Which antifungal drugs are most effective? Medicines for external and oral use. Let's consider everything in more detail.
Toenail and toenail fungus is a common and intractable infectious disease caused by spores of pathogenic fungi. Most of the time, the skin on the feet and nail plates on the toes and hands are infected. The most effective treatment is in the early stages of the disease, when the area and depth of the infection is small.
When the first signs of injury are detected (itching, redness of the skin, thickening and stratification of the nails), it is necessary to start treatment of the disease immediately. Modern medicine offers a wide range of effective medicines designed to combat various types of nail fungus - antifungal varnishes, solutions, sprays, effective ointments, as well as oral agents.
Antimycotic drugs are selected by a specialist.
The most effective drugs for nail fungus
The pharmaceutical industry provides consumers with a wide variety of effective antifungal agents. But, in each individual case, a medical consultation is necessary, as only a specialist can correctly determine the type and extent of the spread of the fungal infection.
In addition, antimycotic agents (both for local and internal use) are potent antibiotics and have several side effects and contraindications. Self-medication, incorrect diagnosis can aggravate the course of the disease, lead to the development of resistance of various forms of fungi to drugs and to an even greater progression of the infection.
Modern remedies for the treatment of nail fungus have a fungicidal and fungistatic effect, that is, they not only completely destroy the fungus, but also interrupt the development and growth of fungal cells, thus providing a positive long-term effect of the 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 medications.
Highly effective agents have a broad spectrum antimycotic effect, which allows its use in the treatment of nail fungus caused by various types of fungal infections.
Nail fungus varnishes
If you start treatment for ringworm in time, when nail damage is not very common, you can get a positive effect with local treatments - antimycotic varnishes and nail fungus solutions.
Antifungal varnishes have a highly effective antifungal effect, penetrate well into the nail structure, the effect inside the affected tissues continues until 7 to 10 days after application. Concentration in the body is negligible after prolonged use. Effective for nail damage no more than 2/3.
Antimycotic 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 to 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 a fungicidal and fungistatic effect active on several fungi: mold, dimorphic, dermatophytes, yeasts. Gels are absorbed more quickly and penetrate the skin better.
Oral antifungal drugs
The advanced stages of mycosis are difficult to treat and the use of external medications alone is not sufficient. In such cases, it is necessary to use oral medications, which very effectively affect the course of the disease, infect the fungus from the inside and prevent the development of the disease. A special positive result can be achieved by applying a complex treatment in the form of pills and ointments.
In most cases, nail fungus pills can have a toxic effect on the human body, affecting internal organs that contain fat - the liver and kidneys. But, at the same time, these drugs have a powerful therapeutic effect, effectively destroying various types of fungi, contributing to a complete recovery. Therefore, all oral medications must be taken strictly according to the instructions of a specialist doctor (mycologist), taking into account possible side effects.
Antifungals must be taken with great care, strictly observing the dosage prescribed by the doctor and the duration of treatment. If side effects occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Patients with various impairments of renal and liver function should be treated with extreme caution.
The need to treat ringworm and its prevention
The fungal spores are very persistent, the affected areas are difficult to treat, the course can last from 2 to 4 months. The treatment should not be interrupted, because even a small focus, under favorable conditions, gives rise to the development of a new infection. Even after complete recovery, it is necessary to follow hygiene rules, avoiding 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 comprehensive treatment in combination with preventive measures will help to defeat the fungus forever.