Microbacteria multiply in the external environment.They are unpretentious and durable, which is why fungal diseases are so widespread in our world.Despite the fact that this malaise is known to millions of people, it cannot always be recognized in time.The most common way to independently identify nail fungus is a comparison by photo.How to determine and remove the pathological process over time - read in our article.
The main symptoms of mycosis of the skin and nails
The photo shows that the nail fungus is a little attractive.But in the initial stage, pathological changes can not be noticed because they are not so pronounced.
Often, patients confuse the symptoms of mycosis with a simple worsening of the external beauty of the feet, even find this explanation: insufficient care, wearing poor quality and shoes, the use of cheap cosmetics, malnutrition.However, if this is fired, soon damage to the fungus of the legs will feel in all its fame: you can easily determine it in appearance even without the help of a photo.
To prevent the infection from spreading and a severe change in the condition of the epidermis, attentive to your sensations.You will not find the first signs and symptoms of fungal damage to the toenails and you will not undergo treatment accordingly.The main companions of mycosis are the discomfort and modification of the epidermis:
- Itching.
- Burning.
- Pain.
- Atypical stratification of the plate.
- Stratification and change in nail color.
- Dry and peeling of the skin.
In all pictures with the image of the fungus of the toenails, it is clear that at an advanced stage there is keratinization, there is also an increase in skin growth.The redness of the destruction site is also noticeable.External changes are accompanied by increased itching and tenderness in the area of the largest accumulation of bacteria.
Medical Methods for Diagnosis of Mushroom Damage
The greater part of the patients diagnosed on their own, but it is preferable to consult a doctor.The diagnosis and treatment of nail fungus is made by a dermatologist-mycologist-you cannot rely on the photo and popular articles!If the fungal infection of the skin and plates is suspected, the doctor prescribes the following procedures:
- Microscopic examination.
- Sowing.
By studying the nail fungus under a microscope after analysis (look at the photo below), the doctor will determine the stage of the lesion.The images notice long threads of already developed mycosis.The microscope allows you to determine the initial stage of infection.
The bacteriological methodology for the study of the disease allows not only to identify its presence, but also to evaluate the sensitivity to certain drugs.Thanks to this analysis, you can perform high quality treatment of fungal damage to the toenails.
How to treat a fungal disease on the feet?
Previously, such a nail sponge, as in the photo at the beginning of the article, was treated only with operating agents.That is, the slab affected was simply removed.The lesion was treated with special solutions and a new nail was growing soon - already healthy.The treatment is now a little different.Of course, it will not be possible to restore the plate immediately, but no one will remove it.
After the diagnosis of the fungus of the nail and the skin - of course, not in the photo, but in medical ways - the doctor will prescribe medication and topical treatment.Therapy is determined depending on several parameters:
- Duration of the disease.
- The area of the lesion.
- The intensity of the spread of the infection.
- The presence of other diseases in the patient.
For the high quality treatment of nail fungus with the same lesions as the photos in our article, the prescribed medicines will need to be used for a long time.Sometimes it takes at least four months to completely remove the lesions.During this time, new nail plates are growing and the epidermis is fully updated.The body becomes less vulnerable.
How to treat fungal leg damage and which products are now the most effective?Modern dermatologists prescribe the following medicines:
- Lacquer.This tool is used to treat nail fungus in the initial stage, in which, as can be seen in the photo, changes refer to only a small portion of the plate.
- Creams.Local treatment is very effective in damaging the skin of the feet.
- Pills.The neglected leg fungus is treated not only with medicines of local use, but also with medicines intended for oral administration.
After treatment, you should wait 10-15 days and in the absence of symptoms of nail fungus-consultation of a doctor to pass the analysis.The study is necessary to ensure the success of therapy.
Methods for the prevention of mycosis
It is better to prevent infection than to treat your toenails.To do this, it is enough to follow simple rules:
- Wear cotton socks and change them daily.
- Do not go barefoot in public baths, swimming pools and beaches.
- Do not wear someone's shoes and do not give to your others.Even if you are sure that this person is not infected, this rule has no exceptions.
- Observe your personal hygiene: wash your feet every day, wipe them dry, pedicure and use care cosmetics.
In order not to fall victim to nail fungus, boost the immune system.Proper nutrition, healthy lifestyle and hardening not only protect against mycosis, but also improve the appearance of skin and nail plates.
Beautiful legs are the result of careful work.Try to pay more attention to them and such an attack as mycosis will never touch you.In the comments, we suggest sharing folk methods to prevent infections.You can also tell how to treat a fungal nail disease on your feet at home or throw your photos before and after treatment.