The microbes multiply in the outside environment.They are unpretentious and durable, which is why fungal diseases are so widespread in our world.Although this disease is familiar with millions of people, it cannot always be recognized in time.The most common way of independent nail fungus identification is to compare photography.How to determine and eliminate the pathological process in time - read in our article.
The main symptoms of fungal skin and nail plates
The photo shows that the nail fungus on the legs is a bit of an attractive phenomenon.But at the initial stage, pathological changes cannot be observed because they are not so clearly expressed.
Patients often confuse the symptoms of fungus with a simple deterioration of the external beauty of the feet, even finding this explanation: inadequate care, wearing poor linens and shoes, the use of cheap cosmetics, malnutrition.However, if this begins, soon the fungal damage to the legs will be felt throughout its glory: you can easily identify it with appearance even without the help of a photo.
In order to avoid spreading infection and a strong change in the condition of the skin, careful in your senses.You will not find the first signs and symptoms of fungal damage to the nails on the legs and, consequently, you will not pass the treatment.The main satellites of fungi are the discomfort and modification of the skin:
- Itching.
- Combustion.
- Pain.
- Informal stratification of the plate.
- Stratification and change in the color of nail plates.
- Dry and peeling the skin.
In all photos with the image of the nail plates on the legs, it is clear that at an advanced stage there is a keratinization, there is also an increase in skin increases.The redness of the destruction space is also noticeable.External changes are accompanied by increased itching and pain in the area of larger accumulation of bacteria.
Medical methods to diagnose damage to the fungus
The overwhelming majority of patients make a diagnosis on their own, however, it is preferable to consult a doctor.Diagnosis and treatment of nail fungus is performed by a dermatologist-meminologist-you can not rely on photography and popular articles!If the fungal infection of the skin and plates is suspicious, the doctor defines the following procedures:
- Microscopic examination.
- Sowing.
By studying the nail fungus under a microscope after resolution (look at the photo below), the doctor will determine the stage of the damage.In the pictures, there are remarkable large threads of already developed fungus.The microscope allows you to determine the initial stage of infection.
The bacteriological methodology for the study of the disease allows not only to detect its presence, but also to evaluate the sensitivity to certain medicines.Thanks to this resolution, you can treat high quality fungal damage on the nails of the feet.
How to cure a fungal disease in the legs?
Previously, such a nail fungus, as in the photo at the beginning of the article, was treated only by operational means.That is, the affected plate was simply removed.The damage was treated with special solutions and soon a new nail increased - already healthy.Now the treatment is a little different.Of course, it will not be possible to restore the plate immediately, but no one will remove it.
After the diagnosis of nail and skin fungus - of course, not in photography, but in medical ways - the doctor will prescribe medicines and local treatment.Treatment is determined according to several parameters:
- Duration of the disease.
- The area of damage.
- The intensity of spreading the infection.
- The presence of other diseases in the patient.
For high quality treatment of nail fungus on the legs with the same lesions as in our article photos, prescription drugs should be used for a long time.Sometimes it takes at least four months to completely eliminate lesions.During this time, new nail plates grow and the skin is fully up to date.The body becomes less vulnerable.
How to deal with fungal feet lesions and what products are now more effective?Modern dermatologists prescribe the following medicines:
- Varnish.This tool is used to treat the nail fungus at the initial stage, where, as shown in the photo, the changes are only related to a small portion of the plate.
- Creams.Local treatment is very effective in damage to the skin of the feet.
- Pills.The neglected foot fungus is treated not only with local drugs, but also with oral drugs.
After treatment, you should wait 10-15 days and in the absence of a doctor's nail-symptoms to pass the analysis.The study is necessary to ensure the success of treatment.
Methods of prevention of small
It is best to avoid infection by treating nail mussels on your feet.To do this, it is enough to observe simple rules:
- Wear cotton socks and change them daily.
- Do not walk barefoot in public baths, swimming pools and beaches.
- Do not wear someone else's shoes and do not give others your own.Even if you are sure that this person is not infected, this rule has no exceptions.
- Observe your personal hygiene: Wash your feet daily, wipe dry, pedicure and use care cosmetics.
In order not to become a victim of the fungus on the nails, reinforce the immune system.Proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and hardening not only protect against fungus, but also improve the appearance of skin and nail plates.
Beautiful legs are the result of painful work.Try to pay more attention to them, and such an attack as fungus will never touch you.In the comments, we suggest to share popular methods of prevention of infections.You can also say how to cure a fungal nail disease at home or throw your photos before and after treatment.