Onychomycosis is a fairly common and widespread disease. Nail fungus mainly develops on the legs. Wearing tight, warm and wet shoes creates the most favorable environment for the development of pathogenic microorganisms. And increased sweating only increases the risk of onychomycosis. In fact, favorable conditions for any type of mushroom are a warm and humid environment. Onychomycosis requires mandatory treatment. Eventually, in the absence of adequate therapy, the fungus enters the general bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. In this case, heavy long-term systemic treatment is required. For local treatment, creams, ointments, varnishes, sprays and drops are used. It is the drops that have become very popular lately.
When to use toenail fungus drops?
In order for the treatment to proceed quickly and successfully, it is very important to seek help from a doctor in a timely manner. Toenail fungus is treated quickly in its early stages. The causative agents of onychomycosis are completely different. Most often these are yeasts, molds, dermatophytes. The doctor can identify the genus of the fungus only after laboratory examination of a scrape taken from the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe nail.
Drops from toenail fungus are highly effective in treating the initial stages of onychomycosis. In the same case, the use of antifungal drugs in the form of tablets, capsules or powders is not necessary. Doctors prefer drops against onychomycosis because of their fungicidal and fungistatic properties. In the first case, the elimination of the fungus itself and the affected cells is noted. The fungistatic property is the drug's ability to prevent the spread of the fungus.
Modern drops combine these two main properties. This is the key to successful therapy. The doctor just needs to select the most effective drops for a particular case of toenail fungus. After all, each drug has different active ingredients that act on specific types of fungi. In general, the use of drops from a fungal infection on the nails is required in such cases:
- deformation of the nail plate;
- changing nail color;
- thickening of the nail plate;
- Bad smell;
- delamination, peeling, crumbling of the nail;
- The appearance of spots or streaks on the plate surface.
Contraindications for use
Drops from nail fungus have a number of contraindications. And before using antifungal drugs, you need to carefully study this list. If you do not follow these precautions, various side effects can occur. It can be either the simplest headache, abdominal pain or shortness of breath, anaphylactic shock, Quincke's edema, cardiac arrest.
The main contraindications to using drops from toenail fungus are the following factors:
- gestation period;
- lactation;
- children age up to 12 years;
- Individual intolerance to the individual components of the drug;
- The presence of open wounds, bleeding;
- Allergic reactions to the drug.
Many medicines and drops against nail fungus are acceptable for pregnant women. Despite this, during pregnancy it is better to refrain from medication. Of course, if the nail fungus does not threaten the health of both the expectant mother and the baby. In this case, the doctor may allow the use of some antifungal drugs.
Modern drops for onychomycosis have a minimal number of contraindications. However, it is not worth prescribing medication for yourself. Only a doctor can recommend specific drops suitable for the treatment of a particular type of fungus. Also, tablets have a wide range of contraindications and side effects. Complex treatment should be fully controlled by a doctor. If during treatment with drops the patient notices unusual redness, itching, burning, therapy should be discontinued. It may be worth replacing the remedy or using other forms - gel, cream, ointment.
Popular drops from nail fungus
Today there are a variety of antifungal drugs. For the treatment of nails, you can use drops, varnishes, plasters, sprays, creams, ointments, powders, tablets. Drops differ in speed and high efficiency. They are easy to apply, are quickly absorbed, which does not disturb the patient's usual rhythm of life. Drops not only kill fungus, but also prevent the re-development of mycosis. Drops should only be used externally. The active ingredient penetrates deep into the nail bed, accumulates in sufficient quantities and unfolds its therapeutic effect. The most popular and effective are the following tools.
Drops based on naftifine hydrochloride
The active substance of these drops is naftifine hydrochloride. Drops do an excellent job with a fungal infection not only on the nails, but also on the skin of the legs, hands, in the area between the fingers. Often, experts prescribe a drug to combat lichen and other skin diseases. In order to achieve the maximum and fastest effect, the nail plate must be cut off (if possible) and cleaned before application. Only after that the drops are applied to the surface of the nail plate. It is also important to treat the skin next to the nail. The tool is gently rubbed into the damaged areas. It is enough to carry out such manipulations only once a day. The duration of the course of therapy is prescribed only by the doctor. On average, the course lasts from 2 to 5 weeks. Even if the symptoms disappear, it is important to complete the entire course.
Drops against toenail fungus based on ciclopirox
These drops effectively fight yeast and mold. It is these types of microorganisms that most commonly affect the nail plates on the legs and arms. In addition, they show a therapeutic effect on some gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Doctors recommend using this drug in the initial stages of the development of onychomycosis, when no more than half of the nail plate is damaged. Before applying, the maximum amount of the diseased nail is applied. The remaining nail must be roughened with a nail file. Only now can you apply drops. This allows the active ingredient to penetrate deep into the nail bed and quickly reduce the fungal population. You need to cover the nails twice a day, rubbing the product with light massage movements. The course of therapy is 1-3 months.
Antifungal drops based on bifonazole
The drug has a wide spectrum of action. So, drops are used to treat such diseases:
- microsporia;
- trichophytosis;
- nail candidiasis;
- Lichen;
- rubrophytia;
- diaper rash;
- Increased sweating.
The agent is applied to the entire surface of the nail, the nail roller. In this case, the product is rubbed with light movements. To get a quick effect, it is better to use the drug twice a day. Before each application, it is worth steaming the toenail and removing spore particles. This will help get rid of the softened plaque and help the agent penetrate the lesion. On average, the course of therapy lasts 2-3 weeks.
Drops with terbinafine
These drugs have a pronounced fungicidal effect. Regular use of drops for 3 months allows you to completely destroy the cell membrane of dermatophytes, yeast and mold. Before starting the application, it is recommended to steam the nail and remove the affected area. It is necessary to process the plate and nail roller at least twice a day. Subject to all recommendations, passing the entire course, the manufacturer of the drops guarantees the absence of relapses within 2 years.
It is worth remembering that the course of treatment for onychomycosis is quite long. Therefore, you need to be patient and follow all the doctor's recommendations. Some experts also recommend taking antifungal drugs (tablets, capsules) by mouth. This increases the effect and accelerates the healing process. Only a holistic approach will allow the patient to get rid of the toenail problems permanently.