Pathogenic fungal microorganisms can infect toenails while visiting saunas, swimming pools, wearing other people’s shoes or socks, using uninfected pedicure tools.
The doctor makes a diagnosis based on visual examination and laboratory test results, after which he prescribes medication for toenail fungus. In the early stages of the disease, external agents give a good effect - drops, creams, ointments, sprays and solutions.
In advanced situations, therapy will be long and expensive - it will be necessary to use a set of medications, including systemic pills.
The benefits of antifungal drops
The first advantage of drops is their ease of use. It is available in a compact bottle with a dispenser, which allows you to remove the drops accurately for nail treatment without the use of other medical accessories. The limiter on the dispenser allows you to use the product according to the directions, without wasting the medicine in vain. This makes this form of drug economical.
Safety is second only to the benefits of drops for nail fungus treatment. The droplets act on the surface layer of the nail, the skin, without penetrating into the blood.
This makes them safe to use, unlike toxic drugs given orally. In addition, the drops on the nails are applied carefully, without touching the surrounding skin and the folds of the nails. This eliminates irritation and allergies.
The third main advantage of a remedy for fungus in the form of drops is its effectiveness. The drug is well absorbed, does not stain clothes, is not smeared. Drops directly affect the focus of the disease, quickly overcoming the infection. Even inexpensive antifungal medications can beat advanced onychomycosis as part of a complex therapy, eliminating the need to remove nails.
How droplets from the fungus work
After identifying the causative agent of the disease, the doctor will tell you which drops from the toenail fungus will be most effective. Modern medicine acts on fungi in a complex way - in two directions at once:
- fungicidal - destroys fungal spores and the fungus itself;
- fungistatic - stops the reproduction of fungi at the cellular level.
Thanks to the complex preparatory work, it is possible to choose the optimal treatment for nails, there is no chance for fungi and bacteria to multiply on the nails. An additional effect of the drops is the removal of inflammation, increased cell regrowth. When applied externally, the droplet component accumulates in the nail plate in optimal concentrations. The drug inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol - a compound that forms the basis of the cell membrane of fungal microorganisms. Due to this, the life process of the fungus is disrupted, as a result, the pathogenic microflora dies.
As mentioned above, to achieve such results, drops against nail fungus must be prescribed by a competent physician. He or she will prescribe the required medication, dosage, and choose the duration of the course of therapy.
Instructions for use of drops from onychomycosis
Drops are prescribed for damage to the nails on the hands and feet, with fungal manifestations on the skin, signs of ringworm and pityriasis versicolor. Symptoms for which a dermatologist prescribes drops and other external nail preparations for fungus:
- irritation, peeling and redness of the skin between the toes;
- appearance of itching and burning on the feet, between the fingers, near the nails;
- pain, signs of inflammation around the nails;
- the appearance of streaks, grooves and spots on the nail plate;
- changes in nail color, deformation, thickening, delamination.
The above signs indicate a fungal infection. If you immediately consult a doctor, the treatment will be inexpensive, and you can quickly get rid of the problem. Onychomycosis refers to an infectious disease, it is not only a cosmetic discomfort, but a danger to disease carriers and others.
At a later stage, the fungus leads to body intoxication, decreased immunity, and complications. The problem will not be solved by itself; over time, the disease develops without adequate therapy.
Contraindications to fungal drops
Any medication, including antifungal drops, has its own contraindications and side effects. You should read the instructions before starting treatment. The main things that do not allow the use of drops are: individual intolerance to the drug, age up to 12 years, pregnancy and lactation, the presence of sores and pus. The use of drops can cause burning, itching, redness and flaking.
There are not many contraindications to drops such as systemic antimycotic drugs, however, the doctor should prescribe them.
Effective drops from the fungus
First, nails affected by the fungus are steamed, cleaned, dried, and only after the drops are applied.
This procedure is repeated twice a day, the course lasts up to six months (duration depends on the time of healthy nail growth). Drops can cause exfoliation and itching on the skin, but you cannot cancel the treatment.
Drops are prescribed in the early stages of the disease and for the prevention of relapse.
Reviews on the use of drops noted their cost -effectiveness and ease of use. There are few contraindications, side effects are rare. But the drops help to quickly neutralize the fungus, restore the beauty and health of nails.
In further cases, drops are used as part of a complex therapy, which includes taking pills, dietary corrections, hygiene procedures, medical pedicures, etc. The appropriate treatment regimen is chosen by the physician individually for each patient.