Myths and truth about fungus

Finally, in the summer! I want to wear sandals, clogs or sandals. But if the nails have appeared strange cracks and stains, and between the toes - a suspicious itching, redness and peeling, it seems necessary to abandon the open shoes ... And also to the beauty salon, gym, beach and ...

Perhaps you are not thinking about it, but such problems with the nails and skin can be dangerous to health. These can be symptoms of yeast infection - the disease of which there are all different (and often contradictory) myths.

Here are just some of the most common myths about the fungus:

Myth number 1: "The fungus - it's not scary." In fact, a fungal infection - a serious illness. Without treatment, it will progress and lead to unpleasant consequences, such as, for example, deformation of the nail. At the same time every day, you'll be a threat to family and friends, risking infection from infecting them.

Myth number 2: "To cure the fungus - simple." Fungal infection - an insidious disease. Itching may take a few days of treatment, but that does not mean that you are completely cured. The duration of treatment of fungus can reach 6 months, until the nail grows back clean healthy.

Myth number 3: "The fungus always with you." So say people who tried to treat the fungus, but not getting quick results, we decided that the disease is not treated at all. In fact, the fungus can be cured if you treat it consistently and correctly, following the experts' recommendations.

Myth number 4: "The fungus - it is something shameful." Many believe that the fungus - this is something dishonest, and feel free to discuss their illness, even with loved ones. In fact, there is nothing to be ashamed that you are sick with fungus. You do not hesitate cold? Fungus - also an infection that is spread from person to person and pick up this infection may be any of us. Rather, too, is not ashamed to treat a fungus, and hide problems with the nails, such as a manicure.

From myths understood, and now - the truth about fungus:

The main fact which is recognized by all the experts - a fungal infection should be treated. Moreover, it should be done in time, when it detects the first signs of illness. And before you start treatment, you need to pass the tests and determine what you have a fungal infection: athlete's foot (foot fungus) or onikomihoz (nail fungus).

Get rid of the fungus can only be passed a full course of therapy: treatment of fungal skin disease lasts an average of 2-4 weeks, and nail fungus - up to 6 months. This duration of treatment related to the rate of regrowth of nail plate - as long as the affected nail is completely replaced by healthy, the fungus can not be considered destroyed.

If the hit is not a third nail plate and not more than 2 fingers on the arm or leg, it is recommended to use external antifungal agents. To date, antifungal drugs are mainly in the form of a cream. The cream is mainly used to treat fungal infections of the skin. There are also paints, but they can only affect the nails, and also to lose concentration at penetration vglub.3

Among the well-established drugs against fungal pathogens of all the major skin and nails, is a leader in prodazham1 antifungal "Ekzoderil", which helps kill the fungus directly into the lesion focus, as well as reduce inflammation and eliminate itching. The drug comes in the form of creams and solutions. Cream "Ekzoderil" well into the skin, concentrating in its different layers, and contributes to the destruction of the fungus.

The solution is "Ekzoderil" holds a special place among the antifungal drugs due to its unique shape. Unlike varnish solution penetrates deep into the nail plastinu2, killing the fungus directly into the lesion focus - and therein lies its unique property.

Treated with a solution "Ekzoderil" is recommended as follows: a solution should be applied twice daily to the affected nail, grabbing the skin around it by about 1 cm before each use of the drug should be possible to try to remove the affected portion of nail scissors or nail file.

Also during the treatment is very important to follow the rules of hygiene. This will help make treatment more effective, as well as to protect loved ones from the fungus. Disinfected all the fungus comes into contact with anything: Be sure to treat the floors, walls, equipment shower or bathroom, as well as personal items: footwear, skin care and nails.

During treatment, individual use only slippers and towels. Do not forget to change socks daily, stockings and tights. And even regular nail clippers, or remove the affected parts of the nail file nail, helping the drug to penetrate the nail and fight infection.

Remember, to get rid of the fungus, treatment must be carefully and strictly adhering to recommended therapy. Even if the symptoms have disappeared, do not interrupt the treatment! Be patient - your reward will be healthy nails and clean skin.