What the fungus of the nails looks like

Every third person on earth has come across a problem such as stratification and nail grinks, plate disorder - it is onychomycosis.The disease affects various age groups.The nails mushroom on the legs (the photos are presented below), spreads quickly and adapts to new conditions.

We will consider in more detail the main factors of the occurrence, the types and methods of treatment of fungi at home.

Classification

The causal agents of this disease are saprophytes, mold mushrooms, candidates and other pathogenic microorganisms.

The main types of disease pathogens of the disease:

1. Epidernophyton Floccosum.Anthropophilic fungus, which affects the stingy layer of the epidermis.After infection on the skin, pink coat stains with characteristic wave edges are starting to appear.It is transmitted with tactile contact or through household items.
2. Trichophyton Rubrum and Trichophyton Mentagrophytes.These are two mushrooms similar to the yeast of trichophytons of the genre.They have a toxic effect, are able to stay in a sleep state for a long time and after exposure to negative factors to activate.The first signs of the disease are itching between the fingers and an unpleasant odor, an eruption and a coat appear later.The color of the integument can remain unchanged.

Mycologists distinguish four varieties of mycosis, which can be caused by various foot fungi:

1. The erased shape is the simplest.It is characterized by insignificant itching between the fingers and the peeling of the light of the skin.The reason is Saprofit Candida.His incubation period is 2 weeks.Most often, patients simply do not notice the signs of infection and are the distributors of the fungus.Even in the absence of treatment, the disease goes through itself.
2. Squamine -Hyperkeratic.The advanced shape of this foot fungus can cause the appearance of deep cracks and damage to the leg tissues to the ankle.It should be noted that at the initial stage of the disease, there are no external manifestations.The sole does not itch and does not hurt, sometimes small cracks occur;
3. Intriginous or interpasse - the most common.Most often, the primary lesion begins with the fold of the thumb and index, then spreading along the foot.The possible causes of occurrence are contact with an infected person (surface), injuries and non-compliance with personal hygiene rules;
4. Dyhidrotic or vesicular form - Mycosis, which causes the appearance on the epidermis of rashes and local erosions.It is transmitted exclusively from the patient and is extremely diagnosed on the skin of the legs.We think that this fungus more likes brushes and palms.In the absence of appropriate treatment due to the effects of pathogenic microorganisms, mycotic eczema occurs.

Over time, fungal lesions are progressing, although it happens extremely slowly.Sometimes people live with mushrooms for decades and only start to worry when the nail leaves completely, painful sensations appear.There are several steps in total.

1. The initial step.Fungal infection is just starting to destroy the nail, its color changes, transparency disappears.
2. The appearance of hyperkeratosis.This phenomenon, when with mycosis, the nail begins to thicken, becomes very dense, sometimes it grows strongly.Towards the end of this stage, the nail plate is loose, sometimes its upper layers can simply scrape your finger.
3. At the next stage, fungal infection moves under the nail.The cuticle is separated from the nail plate, the nail roller can reduce, inflate and be ignited.
4. Race step.The nail is atrophied, it completely changes color.At this stage, the nail plate often leaves or often destroys.

It is advisable to suspect the fungus of the nails in the initial steps, in an advanced form, it is difficult and treated for a long time, it is sometimes necessary to completely remove the nail plate.Do not execute mycosis. 

Symptoms

Onychomycosis most often affects nails on the legs, hands suffer less often.The disease begins with the thumb and the little finger (the external edge is affected), gently affecting all the plates.

The main symptoms of onychomycosis will help determine fungal infection (see photo):

• the appearance of bands and spots of a whitish or greenish shade under the nails;
• obscuring the plate, a change in its color (from yellow to dark brown);
• redness and peeling the skin around the nail;
• the appearance of roughness on the feet and between the fingers;
• The mold training on the nails.

To find out how to recognize the disease at the initial stage, you can see the main manifestations of the nail fungus in the photo.This will understand at least approximately how the development of the infection begins and, in the event of similar signs, consult a doctor.

What the fungus looks like in the photo

In all cases, the initial leg inspection is done independently.In order not to confuse the fungus with possible cors or ordinary mechanical damage to the foot, we recommend that you study the photos of the nail fungus at the initial stage.

Diagnosis

There are more than 50 subspecies of mushrooms causing onychomycosis, so you can precisely determine the species only in laboratory conditions.The preliminary diagnosis at home is possible from the second step when the symptoms appear.

1. It is necessary to inspect the nail plates to determine the location of a fungal infection.
2. The following criterion is the form of modification of the thickness of the nail, the presence of coat and squeaks.
3. The determining factor can be the color of the foci of the infection.
4. It is necessary to assess the condition of the skin and hair at the time of the detection of onychomycosis: many fungi affect them first, then the nails.

In some cases, pathogen is several types of fungal infection.Dermatophyte combinations with mushrooms or yeast -type mussels with candidates are possible.

Treatment of nail fungi in the initial stage

In the event of such a disease, 3 treatment options are possible, it all depends on the scene on which the fungus is located.So here

• use of local drugs;
• use of oral drugs;
• Combined therapy.

1. Local drugs are represented by various ointments, gels, suspensions, emulsions and other types of external drugs.They only act on the lesion and do not enter the blood.They are mainly used in the early stages of dermatomycosis development or with a small infection center.The treatment, as a rule, is from one week to several months, depending on the negligence of the lesion.
2. Perile drugs are taken inside and affect the pathogen from inside the body.They have side effects and affect not only the affected area, but also the body as a whole.In some cases, there is enough single use, sometimes treatment is necessary.They are used for serious lesions and advanced stages of fungal diseases.
3. Combined therapy is used more often.The action of external drugs reduces the intensity of the symptoms, accelerates the healing of the damaged areas and the tablets act from the inside on the pathogen.

With any treatment option, the course of therapy cannot be interrupted.The diagram for the use of drugs and the duration is determined by the doctor.As a rule, the treatment continues after the disappearance of symptoms and external demonstrations of mycoses for several days (up to a week).

Varnish and nails against the fungus

If the nail fungus is not overlooked, but is at the initial stage, you should try to use varnishes and ointments that help soften the affected area.In this case, the spores of mushrooms die under the influence of the drug.

For nail treatment, select a type of medication.It is not recommended to alternate, to change funds, such manipulations will lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of therapeutic effects.Before you start use, be sure to read the contraindications.Pregnant women and people with individual intolerance to use antifungal varnishes for treatment.

Before applying varnish or ointment, it must be deleted as much as possible with a nail mushroom area using a special file provided with the medication.With a degree of nail solution per eau-alcohol, a layer of varnish is applied, which must be modified every few days.Before the procedure, you can take a foot bath to soap-soda.The varnish is removed in the same way as decorative, using organic solvents. 

Traditional medicine

Nail mycosis at the initial stage can also be treated with domestic methods.Popular remedies are good assistants in complex disease therapy.

1. Sea salt. This tool is better combined with conservative treatment methods.Baths with sea salt - recommended preparatory procedure before applying local funds.You should take a teaspoon of salt for a small amount of hot water, keep your legs for about 15-20 minutes.
2. The baths of a decoction of vertical branches are used 3 times a week.To prepare, recover the young shoots, chop finely, take 500 gr.raw materials and pour 2 liters of water.Boil, reduce the heat and resist for 10 minutes.After cooking the decoction, filtering and keeping your legs for 20 minutes.
3. Tea tree oil.The wounded nails should be lubricated before bedtime, bandaged and leave overnight.In the morning, remove the bandages, clean the nail from the keratinized layer and place tea tree oil again, but do not conclude it.It is important to continue treatment until a healthy nail begins to grow.
4. Acetic baths.In 2 liters of hot water (37 degrees), dilute 5 tablespoons.L.9% vinegar.The legs should be climbed into such a solution for at least half an hour.Then clean the softened and keratinized layer of the nail with a file and treat the affected areas on the feet and between your fingers with a pumice stone.After such manipulation, it is recommended to apply an antifungal cream or solution.The procedures are done regularly (1-2 times a day) in a month.
5. Celandine.This plant has long been used against nail and skin diseases.It is necessary to manage it carefully due to the active "cauterizing" effect.Juice juices, decoctions and oils based on this plant are used against the fungus.

Laser therapy

Laser therapy is one of the latest methods of processing nail fungi, especially in the last stages.This method is an alternative to surgical elimination, after which a long period of recovery follows.With laser treatment, healthy tissues are intact, during the procedure, the patient does not feel pain and other unpleasant sensations.

Disadvantages of laser treatment: high price, between the procedures you need to take breaks, only a qualified dermatologist can carry them out.Whatever the selected therapy method, it is necessary to follow all the rules of personal hygiene.The nail fungus can reproduce, the treatment will not be effective if it is not done.

In the treatment of nail mushrooms on the legs, you should regularly do hygiene procedures, often change socks, ventilate shoes after socks.The same rules should be followed so that nail mycosis no longer happens after treatment. 

Prevention

Of course, it is better to warn the fungus than to fight its consequences for a long time.

How to protect yourself from the fungus:

1. At the first signs of the fungus (itching, redness, coat), you should lubricate the feet abundantly with a special ointment with an antibacterial and hydrate the skin with the effect;
2. Before each visit to the swimming pool, the sauna, the gymnasium or another place where you must take off, it is important to treat the skin with protective cream;
3. Treat the shoes regularly, wash it if possible and dry it in the fresh air.There is no need to use special compositions for this.Most products can be suffered from the inside with alcohol or other antibacterial solutions.

To strengthen the skin and provide local immunity, a recipe for a preventive mixture based on onions is suitable.An onion is rubbed with two tablespoons of honey.The resulting pasta are applied to the skin of the feet and palms.It is advisable to resist the mask for 30 minutes.Repeat every two days.