Onychomycosis is a very common and widespread disease. Nail fungus develops mainly on the feet. Wearing tight, warm and wet shoes creates the most favorable environment for the development of pathogenic microorganisms. And increased sweating only increases the risk of onychomycosis. Indeed, for any type of mold, favorable conditions are a warm and humid environment. Onychomycosis requires mandatory treatment. After all, in the absence of adequate therapy, the fungus penetrates the general bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. In this case, severe long-term systematic treatment will be required. Creams, ointments, varnishes, sprays and drops are used for local treatment. These are points that have been very popular lately.
When to use nail fungus drops?
In order for treatment to be quick and successful, it is very important to consult a doctor for help in a timely manner. Toenail fungus is treated quickly in the initial stage. The causative agents of onychomycosis are completely different. Most often they are yeast, fungal fungi, dermatophytes. The doctor can identify the sex of the fungus only after conducting a laboratory study of an itch taken from the affected area of the nail.
Spots from toenail fungus are very effective in treating the initial stage of onychomycosis. In the same case, the use of antifungal drugs inside in the form of tablets, capsules, powders is not required. Doctors prefer drops against onychomycosis because of their fungicidal and fungistatic properties. In the first case, the elimination of the affected fungi and cells is observed. The fungistatic property is the ability of the drug to prevent the spread of fungi.
Modern points combine these two main features. This is the key to successful therapy. The doctor should only select the most effective points for a specific case of toenail fungal infection. After all, every medicine has different active ingredients that affect specific types of fungi. Generally, the use of drops from a fungal infection on the nails is required in such cases:
- Deformation of the nail plate;
- Nail color change;
- Thickening of the nail plate;
- Bad smell;
- Delamination, exfoliation, crumbling of the nail;
- The appearance of spots or streaks on the surface of the tile.
Contraindications for use
Spots from nail fungus have a number of contraindications. And before using any antifungal agent, you should carefully study this list. If you do not pay attention to such precautions, various adverse reactions may occur. They can be either simpler headaches, abdominal pain or shortness of breath, anaphylactic shock, Quincke's edema, cardiac arrest.
The main contraindications to the use of drops from toenail fungus are the following factors:
- Pregnancy period;
- lactation period;
- Age of children up to 12 years;
- Individual intolerance to individual components of the drug;
- Presence of open wounds, bleeding;
- Allergic reactions to the drug.
Many nail fungus medications and drops are acceptable for use by pregnant women. But, nevertheless, during the period of childbirth, it is better to avoid the use of medications. Of course, if nail fungus does not threaten the health of both the expectant mother and the baby. In this case, the doctor may allow the use of certain antifungal agents.
Modern onychomycosis drops have a minimal number of contraindications. But, nevertheless, it is not worth prescribing any medicine for yourself. Only a doctor will be able to advise specific points suitable for treating a certain type of fungus. The tablets also have a wide range of contraindications and side effects. Complex treatment should be fully controlled by a physician. If the patient during the period of drip treatment has noticed abnormal redness, itching, burning, therapy should be discontinued. It may be worthwhile to replace the medicine or use other forms - gel, cream, oil.
Popular drops from nail fungus
Today, there are a large number of antifungal agents. For the treatment of nails you can use drops, varnishes, patches, sprays, lotions, ointments, powders, tablets. Points vary in speed and high efficiency. They are easy to use, absorb quickly, which does not disrupt the normal rhythm of the patient's life. The drops not only kill the fungus, but also prevent the redevelopment of the fungus. Points should only be used from the outside. The active ingredient penetrates deep into the nail bed, concentrates in sufficient quantities and exerts its therapeutic effect. The most popular and effective are the following tools.
Points based on naphthine hydrochloride
The active substance of these drops is naphthine hydrochloride. The drops do an excellent job with a fungal infection not only on the nails but also on the skin of the feet, hands, in the area between the toes. Often, experts prescribe a medicine to fight lichens and other skin diseases. To achieve the maximum and fastest effect, the nail plate should be cut (as much as possible) and cleaned before application. Only after that the drops are applied to the surface of the nail plate. It is also important to treat the skin adjacent to the nail. The tool is gently rubbed into the damaged areas. It is enough to perform such manipulations only once a day. The duration of the therapy course is prescribed only by the doctor. On average, the course lasts from 2 to 5 weeks. Even with the disappearance of symptoms, it is important to complete the entire course by the end.
Drops from toenail fungus based on cyclopyroxine
These drops effectively fight yeast and mold fungi. It is these types of microorganisms that most often affect the nail plates on the feet and arms. They also show a therapeutic effect in relation to some gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Doctors recommend the use of this drug in the early stages of onychomycosis development, when no more than half of the nail plate is damaged. Before application, apply the maximum amount of diseased nail. The remaining nail should be brought to a state of roughness with a nail file. Only now can you apply the drops. This will allow the active ingredient to penetrate deep into the nail bed and quickly reduce the fungal population. You should cover the nails twice a day, rubbing the product with light massage movements. The course of therapy is 1-3 months.
Bifonazole-based antifungal drops
The drug has a wide spectrum of action. So the points are used to treat such diseases:
- Microsporia;
- Trichophytosis;
- Candidiasis of the nails;
- Lichen;
- Rubrofitia;
- diaper rash;
- Increased sweating.
The agent is applied to the entire surface of the nail, the nail roller. In this case, the product is rubbed with light movements. To achieve a rapid effect, it is better to apply the drug twice a day. Before each application, it is worth steaming the toenail, removing the spore particles. This will help remove the softened plaque and the penetration of the agent into the lesion. On average, the course of therapy lasts 2-3 weeks.
Terbinafine drops
These drugs have a pronounced fungicidal effect. Regular use of drops for 3 months allows you to completely destroy the cell membrane of dermatophytes, yeasts and mold. Before starting the application, it is recommended to evaporate the nail and remove the affected area. It is necessary to process the nail plate and roller at least twice a day. Depending on all the recommendations, passing the full course, the points manufacturer guarantees the absence of return within 2 years.
It is worth remembering that the course of treatment for onychomycosis is quite long. Therefore, you need to be patient and follow all the doctor's recommendations. Also, some experts recommend taking antifungal agents by mouth (tablets, capsules). This will improve the effect, speed up the healing process. Only an integrated approach will allow the patient to get rid of toenail problems forever.