How to get rid of toenail fungus. What is the most effective antifungal drug? Medicines for external use and oral administration. Let's look at everything in more detail.
Toenail and nail fungus is a common and difficult to treat infectious disease caused by fungal spores. Usually, the skin of the feet and the nail plates of 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 disease are small.
When detecting the first signs of lesions (itching, redness of the skin, thickening and stratification of the nail), immediate treatment is required. Modern medicine offers a wide range of effective drugs designed to fight different types of onychomycosis - antifungal varnishes, solutions, sprays, effective ointments, as well as oral medications.
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The most effective drugs for nail fungus
The pharmaceutical industry offers consumers a wide range of effective antifungal drugs. But in each individual case, it is necessary to consult a doctor, as only a specialist can accurately determine the type and extent of the spread of the fungus.
In addition, anticonvulsants (both topical and internal) are powerful antibiotics and have a number of side effects and contraindications. Self-medication, misdiagnosis can aggravate the course of the disease, lead to the development of different types of resistant fungi and even worsen the infection.
Modern remedies for the treatment of nail fungus have fungicidal and anti-fungal effects, that is, they not only completely destroy the fungus but also prevent the further growth and growth of fungal cells, thereby carryinglong-term positive therapeutic effect.
Usually, the feet and nails are affected by a fungal infection, which includes a number of different fungi and bacteria. In this case, a good therapeutic effect can be achieved by alternating external antifungal agents with oral medications.
Highly effective substances have a broad spectrum of antifungal effects, so they can be used to treat nail fungus caused by various types of fungal infections.
Anti-fungal nail varnish
If you start fungal skin treatment at the right time, when nail damage is not so common, you can achieve a positive effect with topical treatments - varnish and antifungal solutions.
The antifungal varnish has a highly effective antifungal effect, they penetrate well into the structure of the nail, the effect inside the affected tissues continues even 7-10 days after application. There is negligible concentration in the body after prolonged use. Effective for nail damage no more than 2/3.
Anticonvulsants for external use
If the fungus has infected not only the nails but also the skin of the feet or hands, you should apply topical creams and ointments to the affected areas, of which the most common and effective are:
Creams or gels with the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride are effective. The drug has a positive fungicidal and fungicidal effect on a number of fungi: mildew, dimorphic, skin fungus, yeast. Gel is absorbed faster and penetrates the skin better.
Oral antifungal medication
Severe episodes of fungal skin diseases are difficult to treat and using the drug externally is not enough. In such cases, it is necessary to use oral drugs, which effectively affect the course of the disease, infect the fungus from within, prevent further development of the disease. A particularly positive result can be achieved by applying complex treatments in the form of tablets and ointments.
In most cases, the nail antifungal drug can be toxic to the human body, affecting fat-containing internal organs - the liver and kidneys. But at the same time, these drugs have a strong therapeutic effect, effectively destroy the fungus, contributing to complete recovery. Therefore, all oral medications should be taken strictly according to the prescription of the specialist (muscle specialist), beware of possible side effects.
Antifungal drugs should be very careful, strictly comply with the dosage prescribed by the doctor and the duration of treatment. If side effects appear, discontinue the drug immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with various impaired renal and hepatic function should exercise extreme caution.
The need to treat fungal diseases and how to prevent them
Fungal spores are very persistent, the affected area is difficult to treat, the course can last from 2 to 4 months. Treatment should not be interrupted, since even a small concentration, under favorable conditions, can lead to the development of a new infection. Even when fully recovered, it is necessary to comply with hygiene rules, avoid contact with other people's shoes.
For preventive purposes, it is advisable to treat the feet and shoes with antifungal sprays or other effective measures, especially after visiting public places: swimming pools, saunas, beaches, faucetslotus in sports facilities.
Only comprehensive treatment combined with preventive measures helps to permanently defeat the fungus.