The initial stage of nail fungus

The initial stage of nail fungus (onychomycosis) occurs without obvious symptoms.Small changes in the appearance of the nail plate are observed, minimal discomfort is possible, so it is quite difficult to diagnose the disease at this stage.

Symptoms: What does nail fungus look like in the early stages?

The first signs of nail mycosis appear immediately after infection.Swimming pool, sauna, shower at the gym or beach, if your nails become dull and start to itch a little, it can be the first signs of onychomycosis.

Healthy nails are practically not susceptible to fungal infection.It begins to develop quickly only when it comes into contact with damaged nail plates.

In my arms

Nail fungus is diagnosed more often in women, but men are also susceptible to this disease.

The first signs of damage to the nail plate:

• The surface of the nail becomes dull;
• spots appear, often white;
• The nail begins to change shade, first turns yellow, then gray or brown;
• The nail begins to collapse at the edges, becomes brittle and flakes;
• The skin around the plaque may begin to peel and swell, but this is rare in the early stages of the disease.

On my feet

You can recognize nail fungus by typical symptoms:

• The top or side of the nail turns yellow;
• The nail plate gradually thickens;
• The nail plate is dull, the base is not visible through it;
• The nail begins to peel from the nail bed;
• There is a slight itching of the fingers;
• There is an unpleasant smell from one foot.

If treatment is not started on time, the 1st stage of onychomycosis progresses rapidly.As a result, the nail is deformed and can completely peel off.Toxic toxins released during the life of pathogenic fungi enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.This leads to deterioration in metabolic processes and dysfunction of internal organs.

It is important!Start treating nail myxosis at the first signs of the disease.

Treatment of the initial stage of the fungus

In most cases, drugs with a direct local effect on the affected nail are sufficient to treat the early stage of onychomycosis.Tablets and injections are prescribed for more advanced stages.

Folk remedies are used to treat nails at home.It is better to combine them with pharmacological drugs for external action.

Folk treatment

There are many folk remedies that will help to treat nails affected by fungus in the initial stage.Let's look at effective, but simple recipes.

1. Iodine - Apply 1 drop of iodine 5% to affected nails daily until symptoms disappear.The procedure is carried out in the morning and in the evening.More material on iodine treatment.
2. Dilute 1 teaspoon of iodine, vinegar, glycerin and 6 teaspoons of water.Rub your nails with the resulting mixture for a series of 10 days.The composition on the nail plate should be left overnight.
3. Sinegar - prepare a bath by diluting 1 part 9% vinegar with 8 parts warm water.Wash your feet or hands for 20 minutes.Perform 7 procedures every day.More material on vinegar treatment.
4. Egg ointment - put a raw chicken egg in the shell in a glass and top it with 9% vinegar.If the shell melts, remove the remaining film and mix the egg with vinegar.Apply the resulting mixture to the affected areas twice a day for 2-3 weeks.
5. Hydrogen peroxide - dilute 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide 3% in 2 cups of water.Steam your arms or legs, where the fungus is located, for 20 minutes.Repeat the procedure for a series of 7-10 days.
6. Peroxide compress - soak a cotton swab with peroxide and apply it to the nails showing signs of fungus.Before that, your hands or feet should be steamed in a soda bath.To prepare, 1 teaspoon of soda is diluted in 1 liter of water.The top of the compress is wrapped in cellophane or film and left for 60 minutes.This is necessary so that the peroxide does not evaporate.Repeat the procedure twice a day for 10-14 days.
7. Propolis tincture - Dip a cotton swab in 20% alcohol tincture of propolis and apply to the affected areas.Keep the lotion until the contents dry.Repeat daily until recovery.1-2 procedures per day are enough.
8. Washing powder is a suitable method for treating toenails.In 2 liters of water, you need to dissolve 100 g of yuvas dust powder, which is very alkaline.Protect your feet in this bath for 15 minutes.Repeat 10-14 procedures until symptoms disappear.
9. Garlic - cut a peeled clove of garlic, soak it in salt and then rub it on the nail plate.Repeat twice a day until symptoms disappear.
10. Ammonia - dilute 1 tablespoon of ammonia in 1 cup of water.The cotton fabric is soaked in the resulting solution.You should wrap your legs or arms with it and leave this compra overnight.Repeat the procedure every day for 7 days.
11. Onion – Grind the onion into a paste consistency and apply it on the affected nails for 30 minutes.Repeat twice a day until recovery.

12. You can buy chamomile, sage, mint, dried or fresh herbs.Place the resulting mixture overnight with socks or gloves.Herbs should be changed every evening.Repeat the procedure with the other recipes with the other recipes until the symptoms of the fungus disappear.
13. Boric acid - cotton pads soaked in boric acid are applied to pre-steamed nails.You should keep the lotion for 30 minutes.The procedure is repeated every day for 10 consecutive days.
14. Celandine and tea tree oils - Mix these products in equal proportions, soak a gauze pad with the resulting mixture and apply it to the nails for 45 minutes for 20 days.The recipe is contraindicated for pregnant women.
15. Soda - dilute baking soda with a small amount of water to the consistency of a paste.Apply it on your nails for 20 minutes and then wash it with warm water twice a day for 10-12 days.
16. Apple Cider Vinegar - Dilute with olive oil.The required ratio is 2 parts vinegar to 1 part oil.Apply the mixture to the affected nail plates until the nail grows back completely.
17. Tea tree oil - apply a few drops of oil on your nails until the areas of the nail plate affected by the fungus grow.
18. Willow - chop 500 pairs of young willow shoots, add 2 liters of water, bring to a boil.Prepare hand or foot baths three times a week for 20 minutes until recovery.
19. Nettle - brew 3 tablespoons of nettle leaves in 400 ml of water.Wet cotton balls with this solution and apply it to the nail plates twice a day until recovery.
20. Grind rowan leaves and apply a thick layer on the nails, and then wrap with cling film for 30 minutes.Repeat the procedure daily for 12-14 days.

Before using folk remedies, it is necessary to check whether there is individual intolerance to the components of the recipes.

Medicines

Once it is possible to recognize the type of fungus that affects the nail, the doctor chooses drugs that will help to destroy it.It is most convenient to treat the initial stage of onychomycosis with local agents: varnishes, ointments and creams.Let's look at the most effective drugs.

Lacquers for mycosis

They are effective in the 1st stage of mycosis, when the surface of the nail plate is not more than 50%.This product is easy to apply and adapts well to the nail, thanks to which the active ingredients penetrate deep into the affected nail and do not wear off.

The most popular varnishes:

1. Ciclopirox is active against 58 types of fungi.Varnish is applied every day.If the symptoms do not go away within 1 month, the number of uses is reduced to 2 times a week.Lacquer is applied once a week during the 3rd and subsequent months of therapy.Side effects from this remedy include hives and itching.Contraindicated for pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as children under 10 years of age.
2. Amorolfine - destroys many fungi.Apply twice a week to the affected areas of the nail until it grows back.Not prescribed for children, pregnant women or nursing mothers.Use of this product may increase nail fragility.

Antifungal ointments and creams

There is an optimal concentration of active substances to fight fungus.

List of effective drugs:

1. Apply Nafifin 2 times a day until the affected nail grows back and continue to use for another 2 weeks to consolidate the result.Side effects - itching is possible, which goes away quickly.Contraindications: Pregnancy, age under 12 years.
2. Ketoconazole is an ointment that quickly stops the growth of fungi.You should apply it to the affected nails twice a day until they grow back.Side effects - allergies.Contraindications for use - the presence of cracks or damage to the nails.
3. Clotrimazole, which kills all types of fungi.The treatment period is one month.The cream is applied daily three times a day.Side effects were not identified.Contraindications: Pregnancy.

Before each application of varnishes, ointments and creams, the nail must be ready.To do this, it is steamed, after which it is cut as much as possible.You should try to remove the affected areas with a nail file.An individual tool should be used for each nail.

In rare cases, if the disease progresses too quickly, the doctor may prescribe pills.Fluconazole, iTraconazole, Ketoconazole, Terbinafine have an antimacotic effect.

Prevention

Always follow preventive measures that will eliminate or at least minimize the possibility of nail fungus infection.

Simple tips will help:

• Do not go barefoot in public showers, swimming pools or saunas.You should always wear your own slippers, which you should not allow anyone else to use in such establishments.
• Wear comfortable shoes made of natural materials.Do not press, hunt, hunt, drop or damage the nail plate or the skin around the nail.
• Don't wear other people's shoes.Try on shoes in stores with only your socks.
• Bring your own tools for manicures and pedicures, which should be disinfected regularly.
• Maintain good hygiene.Always dry your feet and hands after water procedures.
• Strengthen your immune system, regularly take vitamins and mineral complexes.
• If cracks appear on the nails and wounds around the nail plate, they should be treated urgently.

No one is immune to mycosis.Even if you practice good hygiene and try to eliminate the possibility of infection, if you notice symptoms characteristic of a fungus, consult a doctor without delay.The sooner you start treating OnyChomycoSiSy, the more the cause of the damage will be caused to the body.It is not medical in itself;Only a qualified doctor can prescribe a course of therapy.If you try to treat the initial stage of the fungus on yourself, the disease may progress.