Microbacteria multiply in the external environment.They are unpretentious and resistant, which is why fungal diseases are so widespread in our world.Despite the fact that this disorder is familiar to millions of people, it cannot always be recognized in time.The most common way of independent identification of the nail fungus is a comparison for photos.How to determine and eliminate the pathological process over time: read in our article.
The main symptoms of skin mycoun and nail plates
The photo shows that the nail fungus on the legs is a little attractive phenomenon.But in the initial phase, pathological changes cannot be seen, because they are not so clearly expressed.
Patients often confuse mycosis symptoms with a simple deterioration of the external beauty of the feet, also finding this explanation: insufficient care, wearing linen and bad quality shoes, the use of low -cost cosmetics, malnutrition.However, if this is launched, the gun damage to the legs will soon make you feel in all its glory: you can easily determine it by appearance even without the help of a photo.
In order to prevent the spread of the infection and a strong change in the state of the epidermis, attentive to your sensations.You will not find the first signs and symptoms of fungal damage to the nails on the legs and, consequently, you will not pass the treatment.The main mycosis satellites are the discomfort and modification of the epidermis:
- Itching.
- Burn.
- Pain.
- Atypical stratification of the plate.
- Stratification and change in the color of the nail plates.
- Dry and peeling of the skin.
In all photos with the image of the mushroom of the nail plates on the legs, it is clear that in an advanced phase there is a keratinization, there is also an increase in skin growth.The redness of the destruction site is also evident.External changes are accompanied by an increase in itching and pain in the area of the largest accumulation of bacteria.
Medical methods to diagnose fungus damage
The vast majority of patients diagnose alone, however, it is preferable to consult a doctor.The diagnosis and treatment of the nail fungus are carried out by a dermatologist-Micicologist, you cannot rely on the photo and popular articles!If the fungal leather and plates infection is suspected, the doctor prescribes the following procedures:
- Microscopic examination.
- Sowing.
Studying the mushroom of the nails under the microscope after analysis (look at the photo below), the doctor will determine the injury phase.On the images, the long threads of mycosis already developed are evident.The microscope allows you to determine the initial stage of the infection.
The bacteriological methodology for the study of the disease allows not only to identify its presence, but also to evaluate sensitivity to certain drugs.Thanks to this analysis, you can conduct high quality fungal damage on leg nails.
How to treat a fungal disease on the legs?
Previously, such a nail fungus, as in the photo at the beginning of the article, was treated only with operational means.That is, the plate concerned was simply removed.The lesion was treated with special solutions and a new nail has soon grown, already healthy.Now the treatment is carried out slightly differently.Of course, it will not be possible to immediately restore the dish, but nobody will remove it.
After the diagnosis of the nail and skin mushroom - obviously not in the photo, but in medical ways - the doctor will prescribe drugs and local treatment.Therapy is determined depending on different parameters:
- Duration of the disease.
- The injury area.
- The intensity of the spread of the infection.
- The presence of other diseases in the patient.
For the high quality treatment of the nails mushrooms on the legs with the same injuries as the photographs in our article, the prescribed drugs must be used for a long time.Sometimes it takes at least four months to completely eliminate injuries.During this period, new nails plates grow and the epidermis is completely updated.The body becomes less vulnerable.
How to treat fungal damage on the legs and which products are now most effective?Modern dermatologists prescribe the following drugs:
- Paint.This tool is used to treat the nail fungus in the initial phase, in which, as can be seen in the photo, the changes refer only to a small part of the plate.
- Creams.Local treatment is very effective in damage to the skin of the legs.
- Pills.The neglected mushroom of the legs is treated not only with drugs for local use, but also with medicines intended for oral administration.
After the treatment, you should wait 10-15 days and in the absence of symptoms of nail mushrooms that consult a doctor to pass the analysis.The study is necessary to ensure the success of the therapy.
Mycosis prevention methods
It is better to prevent the infection than to treat the standing mushroom standing.To do this, simply observe the simple rules:
- Wear cotton socks and change them every day.
- Do not walk barefoot in public bathrooms, swimming pools and beaches.
- Don't wear someone else's shoes and don't give others yours.Even if you are sure this person is not infected, this rule has no exceptions.
- Look at your personal hygiene: Wash your legs every day, dry them, pedicures and use care cosmetics.
In order not to become the victim of the mushroom on the nails, strengthen the immune system.Proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and hardening not only protect from mycosis, but also improve the appearance of the skin and nails plates.
The beautiful legs are the result of a scrupulous job.Try to pay more attention to them and an attack like mycosis will never touch you.In the comments, we propose to share folk methods of prevention of infections.You can also say how to treat a fungal nail disease on the legs of the house or launch your photos before and after treatment.