The main provoking factor of nail fungus is infection - the penetration of pathogens into the nail plate. Therefore, to defeat the disease, doctors prescribe various medications for fungus on the feet. In pharmacy chains at the moment they are presented in various types - tablets, sprays, as well as varnishes and ointments. With timely and complex effects, the disease can be overcome in a short time.
Types of nail fungus remedies
Depending on the clinical picture of the fungal infection, as well as the prevalence of the disease, specialists will recommend the best therapy options.
With onychomycosis, drugs are selected from the following types:
- With the effect of fungicides - effectively inhibits the activity of most subgroups of fungi.
- Means from the allylamine subgroup are effective against fungal and yeast microorganisms.
- Preparations based on morphine - suppress the viability of the fungus due to violation of its membrane structure.
- Other medicines: based on undecylenic acid, with essential oils, with herbal ingredients.
When choosing a particular antifungal agent, the doctor must take into account its price, because therapeutic measures need to be performed for a long time-sometimes up to six months or more.
Topical preparations
To suppress the fungal flora directly in the nail tissue, experts are considering local antifungal drugs. The pharmaceutical industry produces it in several forms:
- ointment, cream;
- varnish;
- spray;
- serum, solution;
- keratolytic patches.
As a rule, the listed funds will be effective in the early stages of onychomycosis - in the event of damage by fungal microorganisms no more than 2/3 of the nail area on 1-2 toes. In other cases, local therapy is performed as an additional measure to combat the disease.
The use of varnishes and antifungal creams has its own characteristics - to accelerate the penetration of the active components of the drug from the fungus in it, preliminary preparations are required:
- steaming the affected part of the nail - for example, in a soda salt solution during a foot bath;
- removal of diseased parts of the nail - for example, with pedicure scissors, or with a file;
- using a disinfectant solution;
- treatment with antifungal drugs.
Healthy nails will gradually grow back. However, this requires patience.
Systemic medicine
If there is a large infection with fungal microorganisms (large lesion area, infection not only on the nails, but also other parts of the body with obvious clinical manifestations, the formation of complications), the doctor uses systemic medication. Their goal is to suppress growth as much as possible, as well as the reproduction of fungal pathogenic agents.
Of course, these drugs have their own advantages:
- the ability to penetrate further into tissues, from which local funds are deprived;
- maintenance of the concentration of the drug at the site of application for a longer period - up to several weeks, even months;
- less difficulty of use, especially with some fungal foci - enough to drink tablets 1-2 times a day;
- cost -effectiveness - as a rule, 1 bottle of medicine from the fungus is enough for treatment.
Lack of antifungal drugs, doctors point out:
- increased toxicity to the digestive system and the patient's body as a whole;
- inability to use in certain subgroups of patients - for example, in children, pregnant women, and even the elderly;
- some systemic antifungal drugs are revealed to be put into the body only at rest.
To reduce the risk of side effects from taking the drug, specialists prescribe it in short courses - in complex therapy, along with local varnish or spray.
List of effective remedies for toenail fungus
It is difficult for someone who does not know the characteristics and mechanisms of the antifungal effects of pharmaceutical drugs to know which drug will give the desired therapeutic effect more quickly. In the warehouse of modern mycologists, there are many proven and effective remedies for fungi:
- Antifungal varnish.
- Fungal creams are recommended for superficial fungal penetration into the nail or damage to the soft tissues of nearby fingers.
- Keratolytic agents are an excellent alternative to hardware to get rid of fungus on the feet, they are recommended for extensive wounds.
- Systemic antimycotics - needed for severe nail fungus.
Self -treatment of fungal diseases is totally unacceptable. The best medication regimen for fungal microorganisms should be chosen by a physician. In this case, treatment will be effective, fast and safe.
Advantages and disadvantages of drugs from the allylamine subgroup
In the pharmacy network, drugs from the allylamine subgroup are indicated in different dosage forms:
- cream,
- pill,
- spray.
This drug is a major representative of antifungal drugs from the subgroup of allylamines. Therefore, it must have a strong antifungal effect against most fungal microorganisms.
When taken orally, the active components of the drug rapidly accumulate in the tissues. At the same time, systemic effects can last a long time due to the high concentration of fungicide drugs in the nail bed. Thanks to this feature, the time of treatment of onychomycosis can be significantly reduced.
Contraindications are indicated in the attached detailed instructions from the manufacturer:
- individual human hyperreaction to major and additional components of the drug;
- infected children-children up to 10-12 years;
- disorders of the breakdown of liver cells, as well as the kidneys.
With extreme caution, medications for the fungus are prescribed for people prone to allergic conditions. Sometimes, against the background of therapy, undesirable effects are formed:
- Headache;
- dyspeptic disorders;
- joint and muscle pain;
- allergic rash;
- sleep disorders;
- hair fall.
The cost of the drug depends on the form of release, area, number of bottles.
Characteristics of the use of drugs based on terbinafine
Mycologists start antifungal treatments with terbinafine -based drugs, as manufacturers produce drugs in several forms - from tablets and solutions to varnishes and sprays. This expands the possibilities of getting rid of nail fungus even at a later stage in the course of the disease.
With the selection of the right antifungal therapy regimen, positive results can be seen at the end of the second week from the time these funds are used. Spraying of the active ingredient in the form of sprays, as well as the intake of tablets, is considered a very successful combination.
However, the main advantage of the drug against fungi is its various local forms. So on the pharmacy shelves there are varnishes, ointments, and sprays. Enough to apply it towards the eyes, which can avoid unwanted systemic complications. In this case, the concentration of the active substance remains high for a long time. This allows you to use the drug not only for therapy, but also for prophylactic purposes - to prevent re -infection of the nail. Rarely can a remedy for a fungus provoke:
- rash;
- increased local combustion;
- unpleasant itching after application.
The tablet form, if taken uncontrollably, can cause dysfunction of the immune system, nervous system, as well as the digestive and musculoskeletal systems.
Fluconazole -based fungal treatment
Modern strong agents, containing fluconazole, as a rule, are included in antifungal therapy regimens, including in cases of toenail infections, with large lesions by fungal microorganisms. Available in two forms - tablets and capsules.
The instructions for use from the manufacturer describe in detail the best scheme for influencing the fungus for various types of onychomycosis. Because treatment requires long -term tablet use, mycologists choose the frequency of administration and duration of therapy individually.
In combination with local forms of antifungal drugs - varnishes, sprays, drugs of this group in capsules will have the necessary therapeutic effect. This speeds up the recovery time many times over - the nails become clean and beautiful.
Contraindications to the drug:
- children under the age of 12;
- in women - the period of intrauterine bearing of the fetus;
- breastfeeding;
- severe functional disorders in the structure of the liver, as well as the renal tubules;
- individual hyperreaction.
The cost directly depends on whether the original active ingredient is used for tablet production. The medicine is quite affordable in terms of price. While his colleagues can cause huge financial damage.
Alternative medicine for nail fungus
In addition to the advertised antifungal drugs, alternative medicines will combat the disease. Popular among doctors and patients are:
- Antiseptic - has a significant disinfectant and bactericidal effect, while such a drug is enough to use once a day for two months;
- Oral freshener with bulbs - used in the form of foot baths, for example, in combination with apple cider vinegar, the duration of the procedure is about 15-20 minutes per day;
- Boric acid -based products - to get rid of nail fungus when used properly.
Success in combating fungus on toenails is highly dependent on the timeliness of antifungal treatment initiated. Even a small dot may indicate the penetration of fungal microorganisms into the thickness of the nail plate. It is necessary to deal with them in a complex way - with the help of tablets, ointments, medicinal varnishes.