Microbacteria multiply in the external environment.They are unstable and bold, which is why fungal diseases are so widespread in our world.Despite the fact that this disease is known to millions of people, it cannot always be recognized in time.The most common way of identifying independent nail fungus is a comparison with photos.How to determine and eliminate the pathological process in time - read in our article.
The main symptoms of skin mycosis and nail plates
The photo shows that the nail fungus on the foot is a slightly attractive phenomenon.But in the initial phase, pathological changes cannot be observed because they are not so clearly expressed.
Often patients confuse the symptoms of mycosis with a simple deterioration in the external beauty of the feet, even finding this explanation: insufficient care, wearing linen and weak shoes, the use of free cosmetics, malnutrition.However, if this starts, soon damage to the fungus in the legs will make yourself feel in all its glory: you can easily determine it even without the help of a photo.
To prevent the spread of infection and a strong change in the epidermis state, attentive to your sensations.You will not find the first signs and symptoms of fungal damage to the nails in the foot, and, accordingly, you will not pass the treatment.The main satellites of Mikoza are embarrassment and modification of the epidermis:
- Itching.
- Burning.
- Pain
- Atypical layer of plate.
- Layer and change in the color of nail plates.
- Dry and peel from the skin.
In all the photos with the image of the nail plate fungus in the foot, it is clear that in an advanced stage there is a keratinization, there is also an increase in skin growth.The rash of the destination site is also obvious.External changes are associated with itching and increased pain in the area of greater accumulation of bacteria.
Medical methods for diagnosing fungal damage
The vast majority of patients make a separate diagnosis, however, it is preferable to consult a doctor.Diagnosis and treatment of nail fungus is performed by a dermatologist-micologist-you can not rely on well-known photos and articles!If the skin and plaque fungi infection is suspected, the doctor prescribes the following procedures:
- Microscopic examination.
- Planting.
By studying the nail fungus under a microscope after the analysis (see the photo below), the doctor will determine the lesion stage.In images, the long strands of the developed mycosis are already visible.The microscope allows you to determine the initial phase of the infection.
The bacteriological methodology for the study of the disease allows not only to identify its presence but also to evaluate the sensitivity to certain medicines.Thanks to this analysis, you can do high quality treatment of fungus damage to the nails.
How to treat a fungal disease in the legs?
Previously, such a nail fungus, as in the photo at the beginning of the article, was only treated with operating tools.That is, the affected plate was simply removed.The lesion was treated with special solutions, and soon a new nail - already healthy grew.Now treatment is performed somewhat differently.Of course, it will not be possible to restore the tile immediately, but no one will remove it.
After diagnosing nail fungi and skin - of course, not in the picture, but in medical ways - the doctor will prescribe local medication and treatment.Therapy is determined depending on some parameters:
- The duration of the disease.
- Area of lesion.
- Intensity of the spread of infection.
- The presence of other diseases in the patient.
For high quality treatment of nail fungus on the same lesions as in the pictures in our article, the prescribed medicines will have to 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 epidermis is fully updated.The body becomes less vulnerable.
How to treat fungi damage in the foot, and which products are now most effective?Modern dermatologists prescribe the following medicines:
- Spray.This tool is used to treat nail fungus in the initial phase, in which, as seen in the picture, the changes are about a small part of the plate.
- Creams.Local treatment is very effective in damage to the skin of the feet.
- Pills.The neglected fungi of the feet are treated not only with local use medicines but also with the medicines intended for oral administration.
After treatment, you should wait 10-15 days and in the absence of the symptoms of the nail fungus-consult a doctor to pass the test.The study is needed to ensure the success of therapy.
Methods of preventing mycosis
It is better to prevent infection than treat the nail fungus 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, pools and beaches.
- Do not wear someone else's shoes and do not give your others.Even if you are sure this person is not infected, this rule has no exceptions.
- Observe your personal hygiene: wash your feet daily, wipe them dry, pedicure and use care cosmetics.
In order not to become a victim of the fungus on the nails, strengthen the immune system.Proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and strengthening not only protects against mycosis, but also improves the appearance of skin and nail plates.
Beautiful legs are the result of laborious work.Try paying more attention to them, and an attack such as mycosis will never touch you.In the comments, we propose to share popular methods of preventing infection.You can also show how to treat a fungal nail disease at home or throw your photos before and after treatment.