A pathogenic fungal microorganism can infect the nails when visiting the sauna, swimming pool, wearing someone else's shoes or socks, using unsanitized pedicure tools.
The doctor makes a diagnosis based on a visual examination and the results of laboratory tests, after which he prescribes medication for nail fungus. At the initial stage of the disease, external agents give a good effect - drops, creams, ointments, sprays and solutions.
In advanced situations, the therapy will be long and expensive - it will be necessary to use a complex of drugs, including systemic pills.
Benefits of antifungal drops
The first of the advantages of the drops was the convenience of their use. They are available in compact bottles with a dispenser, which allows you to precisely dispense drops for nail treatment without the need for other medical accessories. The limiter on the dispenser allows the product to be applied punctually, without wasting the medicine in vain. This makes this form of the drug economical.
Safety is the second of the advantages of drops for the treatment of nail fungus. Drops act on the surface layers of the nail, skin, without penetrating into the blood.
This makes them safe to use, unlike toxic drugs taken orally. Also, the drops on the nail are applied carefully, without touching the surrounding skin and the fold of the nail. This eliminates irritations and allergies.
The third of the main advantages of drugs against fungi in the form of drops is their effectiveness. The drug is well absorbed, does not stain clothes, does not stain. Drops directly affect the focus of the disease, quickly coping with infection. Even an inexpensive antifungal drug can defeat advanced onychomycosis as part of complex therapy, eliminating the need to remove the nail.
How Mushroom Drops Work
Having identified the causative agent of the disease, the doctor will tell you which drops from nail fungus will be most effective. Modern drugs act on the fungus in a complex way - in two directions at once:
- fungicide - destroys fungal spores and the fungi themselves;
- fungistatic - stops the reproduction of fungi at the cellular level.
Thanks to such complex preparatory work, it is possible to choose the optimal treatment for the nails, there is no chance that fungi and bacteria will multiply on the nails. An additional effect of the drops is the suppression of inflammation, the improvement of cell regeneration. When applied externally, the components of the drops accumulate in the nail plate in optimum concentration. The drug blocks the synthesis of ergosterols - compounds that form the basis of the cell membrane of fungal microorganisms. Due to this, the vital process of fungi is disturbed, which leads to the death of pathogenic microflora.
As mentioned above, to achieve such a result, drops against nail fungus should be prescribed by a competent doctor. He will prescribe the necessary drugs, dosage and choose the duration of treatment.
Indications for the use of drops from onychomycosis
Drops are prescribed for damage to the nails of the hands and feet, with the manifestation of a fungus on the skin, signs of ringworm and pityriasis versicolor. Symptoms in which a dermatologist prescribes drops and other external preparations for nails against fungus:
- irritation, peeling and redness of the skin between the toes;
- the appearance of itching and burning on the foot, between the fingers, near the nails;
- pain, signs of inflammation around the nail;
- the appearance of scratches, grooves and spots on the nail plate;
- change in the color of the nail, its deformation, thickening, delamination.
The above signs signal a fungal infection. If you immediately consult a doctor, the treatment will be inexpensive, and you can quickly get rid of problems. Onychomycosis refers to contagious diseases, it is not only aesthetic discomfort, but a danger to the carrier of the disease and others.
In advanced stages, the fungus leads to intoxication of the body, decreased immunity and complications. The problem will not solve itself; over time, the disease progresses without adequate treatment.
Contraindications for mushroom drops
Any drug, including antifungal drops, has its own contraindications and side effects. You must read the instructions before starting the treatment. The main points that do not allow the use of drops are: individual intolerance to the drug, age up to 12 years, pregnancy and diet, the presence of wounds and suppuration. Using drops can cause burning, itching, redness and scaling.
There are not so many contraindications for drops as for systemic antifungals, however, a doctor should prescribe them.
Effective drops from the fungus
First, the nails affected by the fungus are steamed, cleaned, dried, and only after that drops are applied.
The procedure is repeated twice a day, the course lasts up to six months (the period depends on the growth time of a healthy nail). The drops can cause peeling and itching of the skin, but you should not cancel the treatment.
Drops are prescribed at the initial stage of the disease and for the prevention of relapses.
Reviews of the use of drops note their cost-effectiveness and ease of use. There are few contraindications, side effects occur rarely. But the drops help to quickly neutralize the fungus, restore the beauty and health of the nail.
In advanced cases, drops are used as part of a complex therapy, which includes taking pills, diet correction, hygienic procedures, medical pedicure, etc. The exact treatment regimen is selected by the doctor individually for each patient.