Treatment of fungal diseases should be done under the supervision of a dermatologist.Improperly selected antifungal agents can only cause temporary improvement without curing the disease itself.
Treatment of fungal diseases should be done under the supervision of a dermatologist.In the case of self-medication, wrongly selected antifungal agents can only lead to temporary improvement without curing the disease itself.
When choosing a treatment method, it is necessary to take into account the area and shape of the lesion, the degree of spread of the fungus, the presence of selective diseases and the age of the patient.
Antifungal drugs are divided into two types: for external and internal use.External treatments themselves are effective only in the early stages of the disease, then the treatment should be comprehensive: the fungus should be affected both externally and internally.
Internal preparations
For the successful and safe treatment of fungal diseases with internal antifungal drugs, it is advisable to follow certain rules:
- The diagnosis must be confirmed by the doctor.
- During treatment with internal antifungal drugs, it is advisable to limit the intake of other drugs, except for vital ones.
- It should be used under the supervision of a foreign doctor, it should be used for a long time until the fungus completely disappears.
- Control examinations should be carried out at first once every 2 weeks, then once every two weeks.Assessment control - 6 months after the end of treatment.If a fungus is detected, a second course of treatment is necessary.
Currently, dermatologists consider pulse therapy the most effective and safe method of treatment - taking medicine at long intervals.In some cases, a 1-week course of therapy is prescribed, followed by a 3-week break and then a new seven-day course of treatment.During administration, the drug accumulates in the body and continues to actively fight the infection in the following weeks.
The full course of therapy usually lasts three months.However, after completion, the drug continues to act for a year to protect against the reappearance of the fungus.This method does not exclude the possibility of "resting" the body from taking drugs on the one hand, and taking other drugs, including antibiotics, on the other hand.In addition, the risk of relapse is significantly reduced.
External preparations
When nails are affected, not only internal drugs are used, but also topical drugs - nail polishes and peeling (keratolytic) plasters and ointments.
Lokerilik and 5% Batrafen are used as antifungal varnishes that can penetrate deep layers of the nail and nail bed.Lacquers are applied to the upper sawn nail (the affected surface areas of the nail can be removed using a nail file inserted with varnish), cleaned and lubricated (for example, alcohol alcohol) nail.
In addition, keratolytic ointments and plasters can be used to remove the affected area of the nail.These products soften the nail, as a result, it is easily and painlessly removed from the surface of the nail bed.Currently used patches contain urea or salicylic acid as a keratolytic component.Sometimes an antiseptic (quinozole, iodine) or a local antifungal agent, such as ketoconazole, is added to the patch.
A keratolytic patch is applied to the surface of the nail and covered with an adhesive plaster and bandage.After 2-3 days, the affected areas are cleaned and the patch is reapplied.Procedures are carried out daily until the affected nails are completely removed.Average treatment time is 6 months for nails and 9-12 months for nails.
In addition, a special set for the treatment of nails consists of an ointment with both antifungal and keratolytic effects, a nail scraper and a patch.
Mungal is used for skin infections, topical creams, for example, for locomotion.The cream is applied to the affected areas daily.The average duration of treatment is 2-3 weeks;When treating the legs - up to 6 weeks.
Treatment of contaminated items (disinfection)
After treating a fungal infection, it is very important to disinfect everything the fungus has come in contact with.The floor, walls, bathroom, shower, bathroom, as well as personal belongings of the patient, shoes, shoes, skin and nail care items should be disinfected.
The walls and bottom of the bathroom should be treated with a mixture of equal parts of washing powder or bleach or chloramine diluted to a creamy consistency (the powder should be washed off after 30 minutes).You can use a 5% solution of chloramine or bleach or a 3% solution of Lysol.
It is recommended to treat shoes with solutions of formaldehyde (25%) or acetic acid (40%).It is necessary to thoroughly wipe the drink and side areas of the shoes with a moistened swab.Then place the tampon on the toe of the shoe and place the shoe in a hermetically sealed plastic bag for 24 hours.After using acetic acid or 25% formaldehyde solution, the shoes are aired or wiped with ammonia to remove the smell.
Underwear, stockings, socks, sleeves can be disinfected by boiling in a 2% soap soda solution for 15-20 minutes.Then it should be ironed with a hot iron.
Nail clippers are disinfected by dipping them in alcohol and then burning them over a burning flame.
Prevention
To prevent infection with foot fungus, it is recommended to follow the following rules:
- Use only your own shoes.
- Do not wear tight shoes that maintain a moist environment and expose the skin and nails to friction and microtrauma.
- Pay attention to your shoes;Shoes should be dried well after wearing.
- It is often recommended to use local antifungal agents (ointment, creams, varnishes) in saunas, swimming pools, baths, sports and gyms.
- Avoid porous rugs in the bathroom - they are difficult to wash and therefore serve as an excellent shelter for various microorganisms, including fungi.