A pathogenic fungal microorganism can infect toenails while visiting a sauna, swimming pool, wearing someone else’s shoes or socks, using pedicure tools that have not been disinfected.
The doctor makes a diagnosis based on a visual examination and the results of laboratory tests, after which he prescribes medications for toenail fungus. In the initial stage of the disease, external agents give a good effect - drops, lotions, ointments, sprays and solutions.
In advanced situations, therapy will be lengthy and expensive - it will be necessary to use a range of medications, including systemic pills.
Benefits of antifungal drops
The first of the advantages of the points was the convenience of their use. They are available in compact bottles with a dispenser, which allows you to accurately dispense nail treatment drops without the use of other medical accessories. The limiter in the dispenser allows you to apply the product in the direction of the point, without wasting the medicine in vain. This makes this form of grass economical.
Safety is second to one the benefits of nail fungus treatment. The drops act on the surface layers of the nail, the skin, without penetrating the blood.
This makes them safe to use, unlike toxic medicines that are administered orally. In addition, the points on the nail are applied carefully, without touching the surrounding skin and folding the nail. This eliminates irritation and allergies.
The third of the major advantages of fungal remedies in the form of drops is their effectiveness. The drug is well absorbed, does not stain clothes, does not stain. The drops directly affect the focus of the disease, quickly coping with the infection. Even a cheap antifungal drug can defeat advanced onychomycosis as part of complex therapy, eliminating the need to remove the nail.
How fungus droplets work
After identifying the causative agent of the disease, the doctor will tell you which drops of toenail fungus will be most effective. Modern medicines act on the fungus in a complex way - in two directions at once:
- fungicide - self-destroying fungal spores and fungi;
- fungistatic - stop the reproduction of fungi at the cellular level.
Thanks to such a complex work of preparations, it is possible to choose the optimal treatment for nails, there is no possibility that fungi and bacteria multiply on the nails. An additional effect of the drops is the removal of inflammation, improving cell regeneration. When applied externally, the drip ingredients accumulate on the nail plate in optimal concentration. The drug blocks the synthesis of ergosterols - compounds that form the basis of the cell membrane of fungal microorganisms. Due to this, the life process of the fungus is interrupted, as a result, the pathogenic microflora dies.
As mentioned above, to achieve such a result, nail fungus drops should be prescribed by a competent doctor. He will prescribe the necessary medication, the dose and choose the duration of the therapy course.
Indications for use of drops from onychomycosis
The spots are prescribed for damage to the nails on the hands and feet, with the appearance of fungus on the skin, signs of ringworm and pityriasis versicolor. Symptoms in which a dermatologist prescribes drops and other external nail preparations for the fungus:
- irritation, peeling and redness of the skin between the fingers;
- the appearance of itching and burning on the feet, between the toes, near the nails;
- pain, signs of inflammation around the nails;
- the appearance of streaks, grooves and stains on the nail plate;
- nail discoloration, deformation, thickening, delamination.
The above signs signal a fungal infection. If you consult a doctor immediately, the treatment will be free and you can get rid of the problems quickly. Onychomycosis refers to contagious diseases, it is not only a cosmetic concern, but a risk to the carrier of the disease and others.
In the 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 therapy.
Contraindications to fungal drops
Every medicine, including antifungal drops, has its own contraindications and side effects. You should read the instructions before starting 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 nutrition, the presence of wounds and suffocation. Using the drops can cause burning, itching, redness and peeling.
There are not as many contraindications for drops as for systemic antifungal drugs, however, the doctor should prescribe them.
Effective drops from the fungus
Initially, the nails affected by the fungus are steamed, cleaned, dried and only then placed drops.
The procedure is repeated twice a day, the course lasts up to six months (the period depends on the time of growth of a healthy nail). The spots can cause itching and itching of the skin, but you should not cancel the treatment.
The points are described in the initial stage of the disease and for the prevention of relapses.
Reviews on the use of points note their cost-effectiveness and ease of use. There are few contraindications, side effects are rare. But the drops help to quickly neutralize the fungus, to restore the beauty and health of nails.
In advanced cases, the drops are used as part of complex therapy, which includes taking pills, diet correction, hygienic procedures, medical pedicure, etc. The exact treatment regimen is chosen by the doctor individually for each patient.