Nail mushrooms are a very dangerous phenomenon that can progress, destroying the entire nail plate. In the early stages of development, fungi can be invisible to the eye, however, its negative effect on the nail plate structure intensifies daily. How to identify the nail fungus itself and how to treat it, given the stage of the disease, we will analyze further.
There are a number of signs that help determine the presence of nail plate fungal lesions:
Nail release - you can check when cutting the nail edge. If in the process the nails are destroyed, not cut, this is the first symptom of the presence of a fungus and a clear occasion to see a doctor.
The thickening of the nail plate, mainly at the skirt-hyperkeratosis of the skirt occurs due to the harmful effects of the fungus that can disrupt the integrity of the nail fibers, this is why the latter vary in qualitative and quantitative shape.
Excusing the nail and cutting it under the skin - such a phenomenon can provoke not only to wear tight shoes, but also fungal lesions that modify the nail plate, providing the wrong location.
Change in nail color (from pale yellow to brown) - occurs as a result of the destruction of the active components of the nail plate and the folding of protein cells during destruction.
The presence of white tiles - mushroom spores penetrate deep into the root of the nail, and also come to the surface, which is dangerous for the wide infection of all fingers.
The first signs that the nail has lost its health and has problems caused by the active activity of the fungus, are:
loss of sparkle and surface brightness;
light nail cheekbone;
wide itching of the whole foot, the appearance of red spots filled with transparent fluid;
unpleasant odor of the legs, especially after abundant sweating;
Crossing the skin on the heel and heel, wide tightening.
These symptoms show different problems with the feet, so it is best not to neglect a doctor's consultation. Early diagnosis greatly facilitates the treatment process, guaranteeing a complete recovery.
Healthy Foots In the Foot: Norm and Deviation
To exclude or identify the presence of fungal diseases, you need to examine your feet, fingers and nails. The following indicators must be maintained:
The toe is smooth, without corn, corn and seals.
The skin of the feet is uniform, without cracks and stains.
There is no redness and itching, especially between the fingers.
The nail plate is flat, simple, transparent.
The nail bed, the glossy surface is visible.
If there are deviations from the stated standards, and the feet have an unpleasant sharp odor, a physician consultation and a study of the presence of the pathogen are required.
Risk factors for the development of fungi in the foot
Fungal infection can occur in absolutely any location, including house slippers. In order for this to happen enough to have:
poor immunity that is unable to inhibit active reproduction of fungi;
Increased sweating of the feet, due to improperly selected shoes and poor quality;
presence of cuts in the nail area with unsuccessful nail cutting or cuticle;
insufficient foot hygiene as well as shoes;
Frequent visit to public places in which there is a high risk of infection: city baths, saunas, sun, pool, local beach;
Excessive use of cosmetics (varnishes, nail stretching, refreshing sprays and leg executioners), which lead to the death of local immunity.
Separate types of fungi have a different latent period during which the disease does not manifest.
You can become infected with a fungus in two ways:
Contact - through direct contact from a patient to a healthy person: personal hygiene items, public places, wearing someone else's shoes.
Contact - the infection occurs due to the active development of those fungi that are in the body of each person. In certain situations (for example, a sharp decrease in immunity), their number increases and cannot be completely controlled by the body independently.
Most often, people of the following categories are subject to fungal lesions:
children with a thinner layer of skin;
People suffering from HIV infection;
with increased sweating of the feet;
The presence of chronic diseases that inhibit the immune system.
If there are the above indicators, the condition of the nails on foot and stops entirely is required to be monitored with care, paying proper attention to the hygiene.
Differentiation of a fungal nail disease
In medicine, the concept of "fungal damage to the nail" is collective, as fungi of different types can act as a pathogen. Most often, such mushrooms are found on foot nails such as:
Dermatophytes - a group of fungi that manifest in the form of yellow spots or vertical white lines. The infected nail gradually loses its strength and shape, after which the cavity becomes lifeless and is easily removed from the nail bed.
Yeast lesions - arise as a result of the active activity of the genus Candida fungi. The nail itself is thinner, and the rotation of the period is blushed and swell. It can manifest as an independent disease with frequent extended cooling and weakened immunity.
Molds - are mainly located on the surface of the nail, changing its color to a green, brown or white tinge.
It is impossible to determine the causative agent of a fungal disease, as the same fungi, when exposed to various aggregate factors, can be manifested differently. Accordingly, it is impossible to start treatment, as each type of fungus has its own antifungal medicines that adversely affect the lives of pathogens. Therefore, when diagnosing the smallest deviations from the norm, you should consult a doctor as well as test the presence of a fungus.
Stages of damage to the fungus in the foot
The process from the moment of infection to the complete destruction of the nail plate is called the stages of the course of the disease. Select them 5:
Infection - the fungus enters the surface of the nail, plunging through the cuticle on the nail bed.
The incubation period (from 3 days to 5 months) - the fungal activity is minimal, but intensifies with lightning speed when all conditions are created for this: immunity weakens, there is a wet warm medium, no proper hygiene. From the outside, the incubation period does not manifest in any way.
Initial stage - the number of fungi is so large that it can have a negative effect on nail durability. The edges of the nail plate gradually turn yellow from the edge to the nail bed. The nail gains a matte shade, a healthy pink color disappears, the brightness disappears from the surface. In this case, the dry skin of the toes is observed.
The active course stage - the fungal population reaches the maximum, which allows you to infect other nail plates after receiving disputes through contact. Hyperkeratosis is increased - increased production of keratin fibers, under the influence of fungal activity. In this case, the nail is compressed, noticeably swollen over the surface of the finger.
The last stage - is determined by the killing of the nail plate as a result of not only the nail lesion but also the soft tissue nearby. The entire surface of the nail has a shade of yellow or brown, the release is marked in the cut, which is associated with painful sensations.
With large -scale infection, local symptoms can also join:
dysbiosis in the form of excrement disorder;
increase in body temperature;
leg pain, intensifying during movement;
Confession.
All of the above manifestations help to exclusively determine the stream of onycomycosis. To identify the pathogen, you will need to take a special analysis that indicates the correct gender and type of fungi that provoked onycomycosis.
As and what to handle
You need to understand that the key to successful treatment is an accurate diagnosis, which is impossible to make at home. Only one doctor, based on the results of the tests, is able to identify a genus of fungi as well as to choose the right treatment.
For many people, it remains a mystery why, the antifungal drug purchased at a pharmacy does not help. There are many reasons and explanations for this. First, initially the antifungal drug is selected based on the generator. Second, fungal treatment is a complex event consisting of:
Local therapy - the application of antifungal drugs to the surface of the nail.
Oral antifungal tablets that can suppress the development of the fungus and reduce their number from the inside.
Immunostimulation of medicines that "force" the body to produce a sufficient number of immune carriages that independently fight fungi.
Compliance with the toe-foot-hooks are washed 2-3 times a day, with fresh water and soap, after which they hide dry with a towel. The nail is cut every 3-5 days.
Wearing shoes made of original leather as well as cotton linen.
Excluding at least one of these 5 points, the recovery process will be dragged for many months, or even become unsuccessful. Only comprehensive treatment will allow you to get rid of the fungus completely as well as exclude the risks of manifesting relapse.
Traditional medicine recipes, which are so difficult to cure nail fungus are in most cases ineffective. The result will only appear when the above recommendations are added for combating nail fungus lesions.
Thus, it is not difficult to determine the presence of a fungus on the nails of the feet. It is enough to carry out an inspection of the nail plate and all fingers in general, comparing them to pictures showing the presence of a fungus. Treatment is considered effective and accurate only when performed under the control of specialists. Self -medication can provoke many negative health consequences as well as complicate further treatment of the disease.
