How to get rid of nail fungus. Which antifungal drugs are most effective? Topical and oral medications. Let's examine everything in more detail.
Nail and fungus is a common and untreatable infectious disease caused by pathogenic fungal spores. The skin of the feet and the nail plates of the toes and hands are most commonly infected. The most effective treatment is in the early stages of the disease, when the area and depth of infection is small.
When the first signs of damage (itching, redness, thickening and stratification of the nails) are detected, treatment for the disease should be started immediately. Modern medicine offers a wide range of effective medicines to combat different types of nail fungus - antifungal varnishes, solutions, sprays, effective ointments, and oral agents.
Antifungal agents are selected by a professional.
The most effective drugs against nail fungus
The pharmaceutical industry provides consumers with a wide range of effective antifungal agents. But in each case, a doctor's consultation is required, as only a specialist can correctly determine the type and extent of the spread of a fungal infection.
In addition, antifungal agents (for both topical and internal use) are potent antibiotics with a number of side effects and contraindications. Self-medication, misdiagnosis can aggravate the course of the disease, lead to the development of drug resistance to various forms of fungi, and even greater progression of the infection.
Modern treatments for nail fungus have a fungicidal and fungistatic effect, i. e. they not only completely kill the fungus, but also stop the further development and growth of fungal cells, thus ensuring the long-term positive effect of the treatment.
Often the feet and nails are affected by fungal infections that contain several types of fungi and bacteria. In this case, a good therapeutic effect can be achieved by alternating external antifungal agents in combination with oral drugs.
The highly effective agents have a broad spectrum of antifungal activity, allowing them to be used to treat nail fungi caused by various fungal infections.
Varnishes against nail fungus
If you start treating mycosis in time, when nail damage is not very common, you can achieve a positive effect with topical treatment tools - antimycotic varnishes and nail fungus solutions.
The antifungal varnishes have a very effective antifungal effect, penetrate well into the structure of the nail, the effect inside the affected tissues continues for 7-10 days after application. Concentrations in the body are negligible after prolonged use. Effective for nail damage up to 2/3.
Antifungal agents 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, the most popular and effective of which are:
Creams or gels containing the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride are effective. The drugs have a number of fungicidal and fungistatic effects: mold, dimorphic, dermatophytes, yeast. The gels are absorbed faster and penetrate the skin better.
Oral antifungal drugs
The advanced stage of mychomycosis is difficult to treat and the use of external drugs alone is not enough. In such cases, oral medications should be used that are very effective in influencing the course of the disease, infecting the fungus from the inside, and preventing further development of the disease. A particularly positive result can be achieved by using complex treatment in the form of tablets and ointments.
In most cases, nail fungus tablets can have a toxic effect on the human body, affecting the fatty internal organs - the liver and kidneys. But at the same time, these drugs have a powerful therapeutic effect, effectively killing various fungi, contributing to complete healing. Therefore, all oral medications should be taken strictly according to the instructions of the specialist (mycologist), taking into account possible side effects.
Antifungal drugs should be used with extreme caution, strictly adhering to the dosage and duration of treatment prescribed by your doctor. If side effects occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Patients with various renal and hepatic impairment should be used with caution.
The need for and prevention of mycosis treatment
Fungal spores are very durable, the affected areas are difficult to treat, and the course can last for 2 to 4 months. Treatment should not be interrupted, as even a small concentration under favorable conditions will lead to the development of a new infection. Hygiene rules should be followed even after complete recovery, and contact with other people's shoes should be avoided.
For prevention, it is recommended to treat the feet and shoes with antifungal sprays or other effective means, especially after visiting public places: swimming pools, saunas, beaches, sports facilities showers.
Only a comprehensive treatment combined with prevention will help defeat the fungus forever.