Virtually everyone has at least once in their life, are faced with this problem, such as fungal nail disease, which is infectious in nature and can affect both men and women, regardless of age.
Today, there are about 50 species of the fungus that leads to the pathological changes of the nail plate, changes in the structure of the nail and its color. According to medical terminology, a fungal disease, also called onychomycosis, often causing aesthetic inconvenience. In the advanced stages of the treatment, you can resort to a treatment with a special varnish against fungus.
To get the perfect set for you bow up against the fungus, is not so simple. The disease is multi-layered, and even the reasons for the occurrence of the fungus may vary.
An infection of the nail plate may occur:
- on the beach (through the sand);
- in the bathroom the mats, sponges, and other materials);
- in the swimming pool;
- public baths and saunas;
- using it is not to be dealt with manicure and pedicure instruments;
- in the Shoe shops are in the process of editing.
The infection of a healthy person, can occur through a contact in the domestic environment, that is, the infection is transmitted by the non-observance of rules of personal hygiene. Pathogenic fungi is pretty quick to be passed between family members through the objects of everyday use.
Causes infection by a fungus
Fungal diseases are being transmitted in public places where everyone, but the disease-causing organism infects only a person who has a certain predisposition to onychomycosis.
The main reasonsthat contribute to the development and spread of the fungal infection of the nails of the hands and feet, can be determined as follows:
| The reason | A description of the |
| The age-group. | According to the statistical data, and quite often ineffective, however, it is men between the ages of 18 to 55 years of age. Children rarely suffer from onychomycosis. This is because, with age, significantly decreases the rate of regrowth of the nail plate, but also reduced the pH of the skin. |
| Drug-related problems. | People taking corticosteroids, antibiotics, cytotoxic drugs are more susceptible to infection by the fungus. |
| Job. | Fungal pathological changes of the nail plate may occur in workers who are often located in areas with high temperatures, humidity, or frequent ionizing radiation (laundries, mines, motels, hospitals). |
| The structure of the foot. | The high risk of infection with pathogens coming from those people who have abnormal anatomy of the feet, specifically for flat feet, or a narrowing of the gap between the fingers. |
| Ad. | A lot of disease can significantly weaken the immune system and increase your chances of having an infection with the fungus. Such diseases include diabetes, obesity, heart disease, varicose veins, blood disorders, psoriasis, lymphedema, or even a General weakness of the body. |
| Characteristics of sweating. | The number of yeasts able to grow in a warm moist environment that is created when you wear a low-quality and tight shoes, a bad leak in the air. To achieve it the high-quality leather shoes. |
When you need to get a nail fungus
At first, when an infection occurs, the symptoms are hidden.
During the incubation period of time ranges from two weeks to two months, depending on the type of the disease.
Just after that, you may experience symptoms such as:
- causeless itching of the fingers;
- stratification of the nail plate;
- the removal of the cuticle;
- lost, normally, your nail color (the color changes to gray, white, brown, black, yellow, or green);
- pain when pressing on the nail plate;
- uneven nail edge;
- the thinning or thickening of the nail bed.
- the inability of the plates to the "increment" pass through it;
- the nail surface becomes pale and dull.
What is a fungus you can cure the paint
Fungal infections is difficult, due to the fact that there are a couple of forms of the disease, which is found in the hidden.
During this period, it is not the accumulation of pathogenic bacteria in the body, and other dangerous substances that have a negative impact not only on the health of the nail and the skin.
There are three main groups of fungi that affect the nails, namely:
| A type of fungus | A description of the |
| Dermatomitsety | The source of the infection, it can be used for both humans and animals. Sometimes, the bacteria can get it on your fingers or the toes after contact with the soil, which had been inhabited by pathogenic fungi, a rather long period of time. |
| The molding | To diagnose infection with these pathogens is difficult because the typical symptoms did not manifest itself. Identification of the fungus as possible, with the aid of a bacteriological analysis. It is usually affects the nail plate to the legs. |
| Yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida. | The falling of the nail plate with a weakened immune system. As the disease, and on the surface of the film peels off the nail plate, causing the plate to lose its luster. It is usually affects the nail plate on the hands. |
According to medical statistics, about 90% of the cases of fungal infections associated with dermatomyces, while only 10% of cases of nail disease caused yeast-like fungi, and 10% of the molding. In addition to the above-mentioned species, humans can also be a combination of multiple types of pathogen. In this case, it is quite difficult to diagnose the type of fungus, and to appoint effective treatment.
The nail fungus of the nails
One of the methods used in the treatment of fungal diseases of nail plates and the use of special coatings which are applied only in case if they have been affected more than 60% of the nail plate.
Therapeutic varnishes are well-defined and does not cause discomfort compared to anti-fungal creams, and gels.
After the varnish is coated on the surface of the nail, the components penetrate deep into the nail and to block the access of oxygen to the spores of the fungus. Just two days after the application of the varnish from the fungus, pathogens and micro-organisms begin to die.
It is recommended to apply a nail Polish treatments under the beauty. A great option would be a complete failure, in the course of coating the affected nail platinum PU coating (nail Polish, gel nail Polish, gel or acrylic).
Indications and contraindications for the use of the
Treatment for nail fungus on the fingernails indicate those with:
- the failure has not more than three of the nails;
- the matrix is not affected by the fungus;
- revealed only the most superficial form of fungal disease;
- there are contraindications to the use of systemic therapeutic drugs.
Some of the bows, it is not recommended for pregnant women, during lactation, and in children under 4 years of age.
Dermatologists and cosmetologists recommend that you do not use the nail Polish for those who have observed hypersensitivity to the medication.
If you do not have a real technology, a layer can have undesirable side effects such as allergic reaction (itching or hives). That is, it is not recommended to use two types of varnish from the fungus on the nail and at the same time on the same nail plate.
A process for the preparation of the nails and application of nail Polish
Prior to applying the therapeutic coating to the surface of your nails, it is recommended to prepare in advance the affected area.
- It is recommended that you wash your hands or the legs, the soap or any other antibacterial agent.
- The surface of the nail plate degreased the tool that you need to be involved in the healing arc, or you can also use it diluted in alcohol (iodine).
- The feet or the hands, and the nails are well dried, and then carefully sand the surface with a nail file to reduce the length of the nail.
- Varnish applied in a thin layer, with the frequency specified in the instructions for use.
- Only after the complete drying of the treatment, you can wear the dress, the shoes, or decide on in your everyday life.
- At the end of the procedure, manicure or pedicure sets and disinfected to prevent reinfestation.
A comparison of the varnish on the nail fungus
It is not recommended to self-diagnose the fungal diseases, and in particular, without the appointment of a qualified to use these or any other medications.
As soon as the signs of onychomycosis, it is necessary to consult a doctor, and only after a diagnosis for an effective treatment.
Today, there are a large number of bows against the fungus that not only destroys pathogens but also contribute to the active return of the nail plate, and a quick return to the affected area.
Preventive measures
A large number of therapeutic agents being used widely. not only for the treatment of fungal diseases, but also for the prevention of fungal infections in people who are predisposed to such disorders.
It is worth considering that almost all of the antifungal lacquers contain large amounts of toxins, and therefore, prior to preventive measures, it is recommended to study the user manual and on the product.
In the preventive purposes it is recommended:
- to wear shoes on the beach, in the swimming pool, the sauna or the bath (preferably sealed, and rubber);.
- use cotton stockings, which are recommended to be changed on a daily basis;.
- don't wear your shoes on;.
- after a shower and bathing procedures in place to wipe your feet and hands;.
- keep your feet and hands dry.
Today, an antifungal lacquers have become increasingly popular and has received a lot of positive feedback, both from physicians and from people who have used them.
Before you apply this or that varnish, it is advisable to visit a doctor to pinpoint which type of fungus you need to treat it.
It is advisable to remember that the causative agents of the fungal diseases, are highly resistant to environmental factors, and, therefore, are well advised not to neglect disinfection agents.