Some of the drugs are well known to many, but there are others, cheaper, but no less effective.
To cure nail fungus, attention should be paid not to the high price or the name of the drug, but to its active substances. It is these compounds that determine how quickly the spread of the infection will be blocked and the fungus destroyed.
Products for external use
A variety of forms of drugs allows you to choose a convenient option:
- cream;
- ointment;
- solution;
- varnish;
- patch.
Treatment with local antifungal drugs continues until a healthy nail plate regrows. To determine which of them are most effective, you need to develop a kind of fund rating based on the experience of use in patients.
Antifungal varnishes
Varnish is a modern and effective remedy for toenail fungus in the fight against the initial manifestations. The strong point of this dosage form is resistance to abrasion after application to the nail. Before use, remove the tissue affected by the fungus with the nail file included in the kit, treat the nail plate with alcohol.
Varnish. The active ingredient in the composition is amorolfine. The remedy is applied to affected and healthy nails 1 to 2 times a week, the duration of the course is 6 to 12 months.
Contraindications to the appointment: hypersensitivity to the components and childhood.
Here is a list of varnish preparations:
| Active substance | Mushroom tips |
|---|---|
| amorolfina | apply 1 - 2 times a week |
| cyclopirox olamine | 1 month - once a day every other day, 2 months - 2 times a week; from 3 months 1 time a week |
| emulsion of polyvinyl acetate, formaldehyde, complex of biologically active substances | apply daily until a healthy nail grows back and for a month after the symptoms of the fungus disappear |
Mushroom liquid
Medication solutions will help to effectively treat toenail fungus. Unlike antifungal varnishes, they do not form a dense film on the affected plaques.
When administered locally, the liquid from the fungus does not have a systemic effect, but the lack of clinical studies makes it impossible to prescribe them to special categories of patients. Here is a comparison of various remedies.
| Active substance | Anti-fungal application | contraindications |
|---|---|---|
| naftifino | Apply the solution 2 times a day on the prepared nails, the duration of therapy is up to 6 months; after the disappearance of clinical signs, a prophylactic course of 2 weeks. | Allergy; pregnancy, lactation; childhood; application to wound surfaces. |
| naftifino | ||
| rye enzyme filtrate | The main course of treatment is 4 weeks. At this time, you should treat your nails with a product twice a day. The application is preceded by a nail file treatment once a week. From 5 weeks until the growth of a healthy nail, apply once a day. The duration of the course is up to 6 months. | Age up to 4 years. |
| formaldehyde | Apply once a day to the affected nails. | Allergic reactions; age up to 14 years. |
Ointments and creams
When choosing the best for toenail fungus, you should pay attention to preparations in the form of ointment and cream. The peculiarity of the application lies in the need to carefully remove the affected tissue and fix the ointment with a bandage to maintain contact of the drug with the nail of the fungus.
How to properly treat fungi and use varnish: instructions
Varnish effectively helps in the treatment of fungal infections, if you follow simple criteria:
- The medicine is correctly selected exclusively for your case.
- Full compliance with the instructions attached to the tool.
- You have completed the entire course prescribed by a specialist without interrupting it until your complete recovery.
Varnish instructions for use:
- Before using an antifungal agent, it is imperative to thoroughly rinse the surfaces with soap and water, then dry with a towel so that no moisture remains on the treated areas.
- If there are no alcohol wipes included with the varnish, soak a cotton swab in alcohol or acetone and remove the oil from the nail surface.
- After that, be sure to get your manicure. It is necessary to cut the nails, remove the exfoliated surfaces and the areas affected by the fungus. The files are disposable. One for each nail so that the disease does not spread to other surfaces.
- Then apply the varnish, following the attached instructions.
These are generally accepted guidelines for using varnishes to treat toenail or toenail fungus. Each drug has its own list of properties and contraindications, therefore, before performing the procedures, be sure to consult a specialist.
Inexpensive but effective drugs for the treatment of foot fungus.
Everyone knows that every patient who has contracted a fungal infection seeks the fastest and most effective drug, the use of which will not entail a great financial loss. It is best to first consult with a specialist doctor who will determine the type of disease, the stage of its development and prescribe a suitable drug for treatment.
If you prefer to solve the problems of such a plan yourself, in any case, you should pay attention to all the contraindications set out in the instructions for the use of a particular drug, and also take into account the situation (pregnancy, pathology or oncology). diseases, etc. factors) and individual tolerance of chemicals included in the active composition of the drug.
In case of negligence, mycosis always requires complex treatment: the mandatory intake of tablet formulations that have a fungicidal effect on the foci of inflammation, the constant use of agents for the application of the surface (be sure to thoroughly rinse and dry the feet before that).
It is worth noting that treating almost any yeast infection at home with home remedies can be effective only in the initial stages of virus development.
You should also use them with care, as some of the products can cause severe burns.
Causes and symptoms of the disease.
At the initial stage of the disease, solutions can perform their function without additional drugs. With an advanced form of fungal infection, they are combined with tablets, ointments and folk remedies. There is no alternative to liquids to remove a diseased nail plate. To avoid the danger of infection, you need to know how to protect yourself, why nail fungus appears, what symptoms the disease has. And for you to cope with the disease, if it occurs, you need to navigate the following questions:
- what pharmaceutical preparations in the form of solutions can be purchased;
- what is available to cook at home;
- what effective combinations can be made from different drugs;
- how to use recipes of traditional medicine.
Keep in mind! Flexible nails are a recurring disease. Having information about effective medications will help fix the problem forever.
Onychomycosis occurs on the nail plate as a result of the introduction of fungal pathogens into the corneal tissue or dermis. Mycosis of the foot and nails are concomitant diseases, therefore, the skin can be the site of infection, then the disease spreads and reaches the plate.
Reasons for infection:
- Swimming in pools, saunas, reservoirs after a sick person has been there.
- Use of contaminated household items, hygiene items, clothing, shoes.
- Uncomfortable shoes, sweaty feet.
- Dampness in the house, hypothermia of the limbs, non-compliance with the rules of nail care.
A fungal infection becomes infected by a single contact with the pathogen, the treatment can last for years. Therefore, you must protect yourself from infection by all means.
The symptomatic picture of the disease is such that it is difficult not to notice it. A person has a complex of unpleasant sensations, and then complications, up to the defeat of the mucous membranes and internal organs. Get acquainted with the signs by which the fungus is determined:
- the nail plate becomes dull;
- then it begins to change color from discoloration to gray, brown;
- the cornea thickens;
- the last stage is its deformation and destruction.
Having found such signs, immediately begin the treatment of nail fungus, choosing effective remedies on the recommendation of an infectious disease specialist. In the early stages, nail polish, creams, and ointments will help.
If the disease is running, pay attention to the solution for the treatment of nail fungus.
Topical preparations
They are drugs that are applied to the affected area and have practically no contraindications.
They penetrate deep into the tissue and destroy the fungus.
The funds are effective only in the initial stages of the disease, when less than half of the nail is damaged.
They differ in the form of release and the method of application. Exists:
- creams
- ointments
- aerosol sprays
- varnishes
- plasters.
Also on sale is a tool that helps to completely get rid of the nail. After several applications, it gradually exfoliates and a healthy one grows in its place.
Important!
Before using any of these funds, it is necessary to remove the particles from the affected nail as much as possible, having previously steamed it in water with soda.
Mushroom tablets are inexpensive but effective
The pharmacological properties of antifungal drugs are found in the inhibition of the synthesis of the protein that forms the fungal cell and in the destruction of spores. The main advantage of antifungal tablets is the ability to cure mycoses in any part of the body, but for the best result, pharmacological drugs should be used additionally for local action on the damaged surface:
- plated nail;
- the skin;
- mucous membrane.
Remember, toenail fungus can be very difficult to cure. To prevent infection, observe basic hygiene rules: keep your feet clean, get pedicures regularly, don't wear someone else's shoes, and always wear slippers in the public pool.