What does the nail funga look like?

Every third person on earth met with a problem such as layering and crumbs of nails, the cloudy of the plate - this is onychomycosis.The disease affects different age groups.The mushroom of nails on the legs (photos are shown below), spreads quickly and adapts to new conditions.

We will consider the main factors for the appearance, the types and the methods for the treatment of mushrooms at home in more detail.

classification

The causal active ingredients of this disease are saprophytes, mold, candida and other pathogenic microorganisms.

The main types of diseases of the disease:

1. Epiderranophyton Floccosum.Anthropophilic mushroom, which influences the stingy layer of the epidermis.After infection on the skin, pink peeling spots with characteristic vague edges will appear.It is transmitted with tactile contact or by household items.
2. Trichophyton rubrum and trichophyton mentagrophytes.These are two yeast -like fungi of the genus Trichophytons.They have a toxic effect, are able to stay in a state of sleep for a long time and to activate negative factors after exposure.The first signs of the disease itch between the fingers and an unpleasant smell, a rash and a later appear.The color of the integration can remain unchanged.

Mycologists distinguish four mycosis varieties that can be caused by various mushrooms:

1. The deleted shape is the easiest.It is characterized by insignificant itching between the fingers and the slight peeling of the skin.The reason is SaProfit Candida.The incubation period is 2 weeks.In most cases, the patients simply do not notice the signs of an infection and are the mushroom dealers.Even if there is no treatment, the disease assumes.
2. Squamine hyperkeratotic.The advanced form of this foot mushroom can cause the appearance of deep cracks and damage to the leg fabrics to the ankle.It is noteworthy that there are no external manifestations in the early stages of the disease.The sole does not itch and does not hurt, occasionally small cracks arise;
3. Intriginated or interpassem - most common.Most of the time, the primary lesion begins with the fold of thumb and index finger and then spreads along the foot.Possible causes of the occurrence are contact with an infected person (surface), injuries and non -compliance with personal hygiene rules;
4. Dyshidrotic or vesicular form - mycosis, which causes the appearance of the epidermis of rashes and local erosions.It is transferred exclusively by the patient and diagnosed extremely rarely on the skin of the legs.It is believed that this fungus loves more brushes and palms.In the absence of proper treatment based on the effects of pathogenic microorganisms, mycotic eczema occurs.

Mushroom lesions occur over time, although this occurs extremely slowly.Sometimes people live with mushrooms for decades and only start to worry when the nail goes completely, painful sensations occur.There are several phases in total.

1. The initial phase.The fungal infection is just beginning to destroy the nail, its changes in color, transparency disappears.
2. The appearance of hyperkeratosis.This phenomenon, when mycosis begins to thicken the nail, becomes very dense, sometimes it grows strongly.At the end of this phase, the nail plate becomes loose, sometimes its upper layers can just scratch their fingers.
3. In the next stage, the fungal infection moves under the nail.The cuticle is separated from the nail plate, the nail roller can blush, threshold and inflamed.
4. Running stage.The nail has changed, it completely changes the color.At this stage, the nail plate often leaves completely or destroyed.

It is advisable to assume the mushroom of nails in the initial phases, difficult in advanced form and treated for a long time.Sometimes it is necessary to completely remove the nail plate.Do not carry out mycosis. 

Symptoms

Onychomycosis most often affects the nails on the legs, the hands suffer less often.The disease begins with the thumb and the little finger (the outer edge is touched) and affects all the panels smoothly.

The leading symptoms of onychomycosis will help determine the fungal infection (see photo):

• The appearance of stripes and stains of a whitish or greenish color under the nails;
• Topping of the plate, a change in its color (from yellow to dark brown);
• Reding and peeling the skin around the nail;
• The appearance of roughness on the feet and between the fingers;
• The formation of mold on the nails.

To know how to recognize the disease in the early stages, you can see the main manifestations of nail fungus in the photo.This will at least understand how the development of the infection begins and consult a doctor in the event of similar signs.

What does the mushroom look like in the photo?

In any case, the initial inspection of the legs is carried out independently.In order not to confuse the mushroom with possible grains or ordinary mechanical damage to the foot, we recommend studying the photos of the nail fungus in the initial phase.

Diagnosis

There are more than 50 subspecies of mushrooms that cause onychomycosis, so that you can only determine the species precisely under laboratory conditions.Preliminary diagnosis at home is possible from the second stage when symptoms occur.

1. It is necessary to inspect the nail plates to determine the localization of a fungal infection.
2. The next criterion is the form of changing the thickness of the nail, the presence of peeling and checking.
3. The determining factor can be the color of the infection factors.
4. It is necessary to evaluate the condition of the skin and hair at the time of the detection of onychomycosis: they affect many mushrooms first and then switch to nail plates.

In some cases, the pathogen is several types of fungal infections.Combinations of dermatophytes with yeast -like mushrooms or shapes with candidates are possible.

Treatment of nail fungus in the early stages

In such a disease, 3 treatment options are possible, everything depends on the stage in which the fungus is located.So that's:

• Use of local drugs;
• Use of oral drugs;
• Combined therapy.

1. Local medications are shown by various ointments, gels, suspensions, emulsions and other types of external medication.They only react to the lesion and do not penetrate the blood.They are mainly used in the early stages of the development of dermatomycosis or with a small focus of infection.The treatment is usually from one week to several months, depending on the neglect of the lesion.
2. Periral medications are taken inside and influence the pathogen from the inside of the body.They have side effects and affect not only the affected area, but also the body as a whole.In some cases there is enough individual use, sometimes a treatment course is required.They are used for heavy lesions and advanced stages of fungal diseases.
3. Combined therapy is used more often.The effect of external medicines reduces the intensity of the symptoms, accelerates the healing of damaged areas and the tablets act on the pathogen from the inside.

The course of therapy cannot be interrupted for every treatment option.The diagram of the use of drugs and the duration is determined by the doctor.As a rule, the treatment continues after the disappearance of the symptoms and the external manifestations of mycoses for a few more days (up to one week).

Lacquer and ointments against the mushroom

If the nail fungus is not neglected, but is in the initial phase, you should try to use paints and ointments that help alleviate the affected area.In this case, the spores of the mushroom die under the influence of the drug.

To treat the nail, select a kind of medicine.It is not recommended to change, change funds, such manipulations will lead to a reduction in the effectiveness of therapeutic effects.Read the contraindications before starting use.Pregnant women and people who suffer from individual intolerance to use antifungals for treatment.

Before using the paint or ointment, it should be removed as far as possible with a mushroom area of the nail using a special file supplied with the medication.With a degree of nail through water alcohol solution, a lacquer layer is applied that should be changed every few days.Before the procedure, you can take a soap-soda-footbad.The paint is removed in the same way as decorative with organic solvents. 

Traditional medicine

The mycosis of nails in the early stages can also be treated with home methods.People's funds are good assistants in the complex therapy of the disease.

1. Sea salt.This tool is best combined with conservative treatment methods.Baths with sea salt - recommended preparation procedure before local funds are used.You have to take a teaspoon of salt for a small amount of hot water and keep your legs for about 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Baths from a decoction of vertical branches are used three times a week.To prepare, collect young shoots, chop finely, take 500 g.Pour raw materials and 2 liters of water.Cooking, reducing the fire and withstand for 10 minutes.After cooling the decoction, strain it and hold your legs for 20 minutes.
3. Tea tree oil.Injured nails must be lubricated before going to bed, bound and go overnight.Remove the bandages in the morning, clean the nail from the keratized layer and drip tea tree oil again, but no longer wrap it.It is important to continue the treatment until a healthy nail begins to grow.
4. Acetic baths.In 2 liters of hot water (37 degrees) they dilute 5 tablespoons.l.9%vinegar.The legs must be increased in such a solution for at least half an hour.Next, clean the softened, keratized layer of the nail with a file and treat the affected areas on your feet and between your fingers with a pumice.After such manipulation, it is recommended to apply an antifungal or solution.The procedures take care of it regularly within one month (1-2 times a day).
5. Celandine.This plant has long been used against nail and skin diseases.Due to the active "chewing" effect, it is necessary to treat it carefully.Recently juice, decocements and oils based on this system are used against the mushroom.

Laser therapy

Laser therapy is one of the latest methods for the treatment of nail fungi, especially in later stages.This method is an alternative to surgical removal, according to which a long recovery period follows.Healthy tissues are untouched in laser treatment, during the procedure the patient has no pain and other unpleasant sensations.

Disadvantages of laser treatment: High price, between the procedures you have to take for the breaks, can only carry out a qualified dermatologist.Regardless of the selected therapy method, all of personal hygiene must be followed.The nail fungus can occur again, the treatment is not effective if this is not done.

When treating nail fungi on the legs, you have to carry out hygiene methods regularly, often change socks and ventilated shoes after socks.The same rules must be followed in such a way that the mycosis of nails does not occur again after the treatment. 

prevention

Of course, it is better to warn the fungus than to combat its consequences for a long time.

How to protect yourself from the mushroom:

1. At the first sign of the mushroom (itching, redness, peeling) you have to lubricate your feet with a special ointment with antibacterial lubrication and moisture of the skin with the effect.
2. Before visiting the pool, the sauna, in the gym or in a different place where you have to stand out, it is important to treat the skin with protective cream.
3. Process shoes regularly, wash it if possible and dry it in the fresh air.This is not necessary to use special compositions.Most products can be wiped out with alcohol or other antibacterial solutions from the inside.

In order to strengthen the skin and offer local immunity, a recipe is suitable for a preventive mix that is based on onions.An onion is grated with two tablespoons of honey.The resulting pasta is applied to the skin of the feet and palms.It is advisable to withstand the mask for 30 minutes.Repeat every other day.