Treatment of nail fungus
Effective treatment of nail fungus, complex therapy to prevent relapses and doctor’s recommendations for disease prevention in K+31 clinics
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- Close contact with an infected person or animal. Fungi are easily transmitted in public places (for example, in swimming pools, saunas, gyms)
- Wearing tight shoes. The fungus grows easily in warm, moist environments
- Concomitant diseases. The development of fungus is often observed against the background of diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver and other diseases accompanied by circulatory disorders
- Reduced immunity. This often happens against the background of ARVI, influenza, or uncontrolled use of antibacterial drugs
Depending on the type of fungus that causes it and the nature of the nail lesion, several types of onychomycosis are distinguished. The most difficult and treatable condition is total onychomycosis, in which the entire nail leaf is affected by the fungus.
Symptoms
The main sign of nail fungus on the toes and hands is a change in their shade. The affected nail plate is usually yellowish or white (and in some cases brown or black) in color. Additional signs:
- Thickening and brittleness of nails. They become thicker, rougher and easily break or crumble. In severe stages of the disease, the nail plate begins to gradually separate from the bed.
- Discomfort or pain. When you press on the nail or when walking, noticeable discomfort appears.
- Unpleasant odor. A characteristic sour smell is felt from under the nail.
If you have one or more of the listed symptoms, you should contact a dermatologist or mycologist as soon as possible.
Diagnostics
Correct and timely diagnosis is the key to successful treatment. It includes the following steps:
- Visual inspection. The doctor examines the affected nail and assesses the general condition of the skin. Visual inspection suggests the presence of fungus.
- Laboratory research. The specialist takes samples of the nail plate or skin and sends them to the laboratory. There, with their help, a fungal culture is grown. This allows you to determine its type.
- Microscopy. During this test, the doctor examines samples of the nail plate under a microscope to look for the presence of fungal structures.
Only after confirmation of the diagnosis can treatment begin. This is very important, since therapy requires the use of specific drugs and often lasts a very long time.
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About the disease
Onychomycosis is a disease that develops on the nail plate and causes not only physical, but also psychological discomfort. It is provoked by various types of fungi. Most often, onychomycosis affects the toenails.
The fungus that has infected the nail begins to develop in the skin around it, and then gradually penetrates into the plate. This leads to changes in its shape, color and texture.
Onychomycosis manifests itself as yellowing, thickening and brittleness of the nails. Additionally, itching and discomfort appear. In the future, without proper treatment, the condition of the nails deteriorates significantly. In the most severe cases, their complete detachment is observed.
The specialists of the K+31 clinic are ready to provide you with quality assistance. We offer modern diagnostic methods and effective treatment regimens.