To catch this illness can be anywhere, but there are a number of factors that promote the emergence and the development of onychomycosis.
THE REASONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MYCOSIS OF THE FEET
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Paul: there is evidence that the fungus of the genus Candida women occurs up to three times more often than men. Men are more vulnerable to infection by other species of fungus.
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Age: in most cases of nail fungus are elderly people over the age of thirty years. The children of the disease clings a lot less. The doctors say that this is due to the rapid growth of the nail plate in children and increased immunity.
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The state of the body: endocrine disorders, varicose veins, heart failure, blood disease, dysbacterioses – to the presence in the organism of these diseases, the risk of infection by the fungus increases. Another risk factor – a long period of taking antibiotics.
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The wounds of the nails: the slightest injury to the nail, for example, during a pedicure can lead to an infestation in onychomycosis.
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Lack of hygiene: for example, you walk into saunas barefoot, on wet ground of the shower in a public place, use a foreigner with a towel or put the wrong shoes. Mycosis of the feet, a disease that is transmitted by contact – enough of accidental contact, in order to be infected.
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Profession: mushroom exposed to people who are forced to take long walk in a narrow shoe is closed (for example, athletes, military personnel, miners). In an area at risk for the people whose work involves prolonged contact with the water, as well as aggressive methods of cleaning, because they soften the nail plate. The fungus called the "disease of civilization": they are often victims of the people living in large cities.
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The individual characteristics of the organism: in an area of risk for the people suffering from excessive sweating of the feet. The victim of onychomycosis – people very anatomical shape of the foot with intervals between the fingers.
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE FUNGAL INFECTION OF THE FEET
The defeat of mushrooms subjected to the nail plate on the fingers of one stop, not on the fingers of one hand. Clinical manifestations:
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The plate of the nail has changed color and shape;
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The nail is deformed, crumbling, flaky, destroyed;
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The horny layer of the skin under the nail grows;
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The skin on the finger peeling, you feel itching.
The doctors highlight three main stages of mycosis of the feet: atrophic, normotrophic and hypertrophic. Each of these forms of his symptomatology. The disease may transform from one form to the other, and in severe cases, the fungus is the same thing.
Normotroficheskie form: only change the hue of the nail, its structure remains. Occur white spots and bands, which little by little melt and fill the entire surface of the plate.
Hypertrophic form: apart from the change of color is observed a thickening of the nail, its the collapse of the and the beam, the plate loses shine.
The form atrophic: the nail is completely destroyed, an area of growth dies, the plate can no longer remain in nail bed, which can lead to an accident or traumatic loss of the nail.
The treatment of mycosis
Dead onychomycosis of the nails should not necessarily be treated. And the best remedy beginner mushroom is not launched. It is very important to observe the rules of hygiene and the prevention of the disease.
The doctors believe that the total number of treaties in the cold of the season, and it is the fall and winter. Methods of treatment depend on the degree of negligence of the case and the stage of onychomycosis.
The surgical method is applied on the terminal phase. This method involves the complete removal of the nail plate. But with the development of technology in the medical field, it has been replaced by the non-invasive laser treatment: a laser beam selectively an impact on the patient of the nail plate. The mycelium of the fungus collapses under the critical effect for him temperature (effect thermolysis). According to studies, this method is effective in 96 to 100% of the cases (even more neglected). In addition, this treatment stimulates the healthy growth of the nail and does not damage the tissue. The patient after the procedure does not need the recovery period, and may revert to mode of life. Laser method it is possible to use at any stage of the disease.
Laser intervention there are contra-indications: pregnancy, cancer, chronic diseases in stage of decompensation, epilepsy, the propensity of the skin to the formation of keloids.
The treatment of medicinal drugs and medication involves a rate of change of the reception of anti-fungal capsules, and tablets, as well as the use of the local fund for the treatment of onychomycosis in the form of ointments, powders, gels, lacquers, etc, At the beginning of treatment, such as with the aid of a laser, and with the help of drugs local action, the patient is sent to the pedicure, which will make it the material of manicure. Is it necessary to make the nail plate is thinner and remove the affected tissues on a large or other fingers.
Doctors do not advise to use several of the nail – this does not increase, but, on the contrary, reduces the effectiveness of the treatment of mycosis. Varnish need each week to erase any preferred way for nail Polish and cover the plate of the new layer.
To enhance the effect of the treatment can be a couple of times a day for a few weeks to make special trays and wall. For example, with the tea tree oil, an ointment with propolis and vinegar solution. Shoes for the prevention of the need to treat deodorant special, composed of one or several components: the inheritance, propolis, oak, decoction of celandine.
Often, doctors prescribe a full treatment onychomycosis, it is the use of several methods: for example, the ingestion of drugs, and the coating of the nail plate varnish. Don't forget to treat the ointment and the Polish neighbour to affected nails, in effect, the fungus is probably on the past and on them, just not yet had time to manifest itself.
Anti-fungal, local medicines must meet the following criteria:
During the selection of an ointment or other medication for the treatment of the fungus it is necessary to pass the examination and obtain advice from a doctor mycologist in.
Prevention
It is important to understand that, even after effective treatment of the fungal infection, there is always the risk of getting it again. It is therefore very important to maintain a personal hygiene and for the prevention.
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Don't forget to make a house or a pedicure equipment pedicure and regular maintenance.
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Do not wear narrow, not breathable shoes synthetic. Especially if they are wet, and not had time to dry. Generally, a proper drying of shoes is very important for the prevention and treatment of mycosis. The best method is the use of antifungal uv dryer for shoes. Dryer is not only quickly eliminates the humidity (which is a fruitful environment for fungal infections), but acts directly on the micro-organisms and fungal suppression of their means of subsistence.
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Always wear personal shoes in a basin of bathroom and other public places. Do not go down there with bare feet. After visiting these places, go home, take a shower with antibacterial soap.
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Wash your feet every day and change the socks or the bottom. Use the deodorant means for the shoes, as well as to the skin of the feet.
You need to watch your diet. Eliminate or reduce consumption of these products: sugar, confectionery, alcohol, food from refined flour. Eat more fresh and sour vegetables (carrots, cabbage, sweet potatoes, peppers, zucchini). Drink the kefir, acidophilus milk, eat cottage cheese and cheese. The diet should be balanced and contain protein, fat, carbohydrates and fiber and trace elements.