Drugs from nail fungus on the legs: a list, instructions for use, reviews

The development of any fungal disease, as a rule, is provoked by pathogenic fungi. The most common sources of localization of these microorganisms are skin and nails. As for the second, a healthy nail plate practically does not give the fungus the chance of survival. However, her injuries, as well as a sharp decrease in immunity, a change in the pH of the nails (usually with age) create a fertile ground for the development of infection. Also, serious human risk factors are the presence of such problems as a disturbed metabolism, diabetes, obesity, thyroid, gastrointestinal and adrenal diseases, and circulatory disorders.

Fungus is a very viable infection. Treatment can continue for a sufficiently long period of time. However, the modern pharmaceutical market can offer a variety of preparations from the nail fungus on the legs, the list of which is wide and varied.

Fungus on the nails: alarming symptoms

Specialists distinguish 3 stages of infection, affecting the nails. At the earliest no significant symptoms are observed.

If you look closely, you can see barely noticeable spots and stripes on the nails. At this stage, it is possible to diagnose onychomycosis only in a laboratory

In the second stage, the nail loses its natural shine, its natural color changes to white, gray, brown, black, green or yellow. The upper and lateral parts of the nail plate undergo deformation. If during this period you do not consult a doctor who prescribes any medications from the nail fungus on his legs (the list of the most popular will be discussed below), the third stage of onychomycosis will occur, in which the nail is stratified, broken, and generally there is a risk of its loss.

The second and third stages of the disease may well be diagnosed independently, as there is a discolouration, a loose and thickened nail plate, lagging behind the nail bed, its fragility and brittleness.

Concomitant Symptoms

From fungal infections of nails suffer not only the actual nails themselves, but also nearby skin areas. Although it will be more correct to say that the fungus first attacks the epidermis, and only then spreads to the nail plates. On the skin around the nails appear dry and flaky oval patches, foci of thickened horny skin or wet sore areas. The type and variant of skin lesion depends and is determined by the type of parasitic fungus. In the overwhelming majority of cases, the damage to the epidermis is accompanied by itching and burning sensation.

All the above described symptoms are the reason for seeking medical advice and starting treatment with the use of appropriate medications. The most popular of these can be called "ketoconazole", "Miconazole", "Bifonazol", "Naphthyfin", "Clotrimazole", "Terbinafine".

The instruction for the use of each of them contains complete information about the preparation, the area and the methods of its application.

Ketoconazole

This antifungal drug is prescribed for use in fungal infections of the surface and systemic species. The medication is effective in the treatment of dermatomycosis (fungal skin lesions) and onychomycosis (fungal parasitic nail damage), provoked by blastomycetes (microorganisms belonging to the class of imperfect fungi). Also, "ketoconazole" (ointment, tablets and shampoo) is prescribed for the treatment of mycosis of the scalp, vaginal mycoses, blastimycetoses (from the name of the pathogen) of the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract and urogenital organs. Appoint the drug and with many other fungal lesions of internal organs.

In the ointment "Ketoconazole" (price - 150-500 rubles, depending on the manufacturer and the exact composition), a standard method of application is sufficient. The agent is applied in a thin layer on the diseased nail, the affected areas of the skin around it and at least 2 cm of healthy skin. Previously, the problem area should be washed with soap and dried.

The recommended application mode is 1 time per day. However, if the fungal disease is severe enough, or the lesion is in contact with clothing or shoes, you can perform the procedure twice. Apply the cream best in the evening. Since the product must be well absorbed, it is best not to wear clothes or shoes immediately after the procedure. The course of therapy can last from 2 to 6 weeks. Treatment with the use of the drug "ketoconazole" (ointment) should continue for several days after the symptoms disappear.

An overdose of the drug is extremely unlikely. Of the side effects when using the ointment may be itching and burning, contact dermatitis, local edema, erythema. In most cases, the development of such negative manifestations is the result of individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. After drug cancellation, negative manifestations quickly disappear by themselves.

With external application of "ketoconazole", the price for which is fairly democratic, is not absorbed, does not enter the bloodstream and, consequently, does not have any systemic effects. Therefore, the use of this particular form of release (ointment or cream) is allowed at any time of pregnancy and throughout the lactation period. The main thing is to make sure that during the feeding of the baby the ointment does not get into his mouth.

Miconazole

The main active components of the drug "Miconazole" (ointment, tablets) have an overwhelming effect on a group of parasitic fungi called dermatomycetes and provoke a number of skin diseases in humans. The medication is also characterized by bactericidal action against certain gram-positive bacteria.

The area of application of this medication is very similar to "ketoconazole". In addition to systemic and superficial mycoses, dermatomycosis, blastomycetosis, fungal balanitis, "Miconazole" is often prescribed and for preventive purposes to prevent fungal diseases in cases when there is a decrease in the immunological resistance of the organism (lowering the threshold of resistance to pathogens).

"Miconazole" reviews doctors and consumers characterize as an effective remedy for both fungal skin lesions and for the treatment of onychomycosis. In fungal nail diseases, before applying the ointment, it is recommended to remove the affected part of the nail, and then apply the ointment on the infection site and apply a special occlusive dressing. Procedures should be performed 1-2 times a day until a healthy nail plate grows. The average duration of treatment is about 3 months.

As a rule, "Miconazole" (ointment) is well tolerated by patients. In rare cases, you can hear about a slight tingling in the place of application, about burning and redness. It is not recommended to apply the medication together with other creams and ointments.

There are also analogues of the antifungal drug Miconazole. The patients' recommendations are recommended by such means as "Ginezol 7", "Gino-Dactanol", "Dactarine", "Mikozon".

"Naphthyfin"

The drug "Nafticin" shows fungicidal activity against fungi-parasites of the dermatophyte class and fungistatic activity to yeast-like fungi of the species Candida.

"Naphthyfin," the price of which varies between 400 rubles per tube in 15 grams, is effective for a variety of fungal diseases. It is prescribed for lesions of the skin and skin folds, with epidermophytosis and trichophytosis, with interdigital mycoses. It is practiced by specialists in the appointment of this drug with onychomycosis and pityriasis, with damage to the external auditory canal and mixed fungal diseases characterized by bacterial infections. "Naphthyfine" (cream) is also recommended for mycoses developing in areas of hair growth.

In the treatment of fungal diseases of the nails, the damaged parts of the nail plate are previously removed, and then the cream is applied. Procedures are carried out 1-2 times during the day. The course of therapy can last up to 6 months. To avoid relapse, it is recommended to apply the cream for another 2 weeks after all the symptoms of the disease have disappeared.

"Naphthyfin," whose price is by no means the most democratic, is usually well tolerated by patients. In rare cases, you can hear about the appearance of a local allergic reaction in the form of hyperemia, itching and burning.

"Terbinafine"

This antifungal agent belongs to the class of allylamines. As the patients say, "from the fungus" "Terbinafine" is prescribed for lesions with dermatophytes and some dimorphic fungi. With regard to yeast fungal parasites is characterized by fungicidal or fungistatic activity, depending on the type of the attacking microorganism.

An antifungal agent is effective in a number of diseases. It is prescribed for lesions of the skin and scalp, provoked by dermatophytes. The drug is effective in foot mycoses, inguinal epidermophyte. Assign it to lesions caused by fungi of the genus Candida, with onychomycosis and multicolored lichen.

"Terbinafine" instructions for use recommend applying to pre-cleaned, washed and dried foci of infection. The procedures are carried out 1-2 times during the day. The product is applied to the affected area and captures small areas of healthy skin. After you can cover the place of application of the cream with a gauze bandage.

The drug is characterized by high efficiency. After the first procedures, you can visually notice a decrease in the severity of clinical manifestations of the disease. However, if there are no signs of improvement during 1-2 weeks of using the drug, it is necessary to verify the previously established diagnosis.

Usually, "Terbinafine" is well tolerated by patients, but sometimes consumers talk about a slight redness, itching and burning at the site of application of the cream.

Clotrimazole

Antifungal preparation "Klotrimazol" is effective for a variety of fungal skin lesions, provoked by dermatophytes, molds and yeast fungi, sensitive to clotrimazole. About positive results in the fight against pathogens of varicolored lichen and erythrasma also states the "Klotrimazol" medication instruction.

The price of the medicine varies depending on the volume of the container and the region. In Moscow, a bank of dark glass or aluminum tube with 20 g of the drug can be bought for 50 rubles. However, at certain points in the pharmacy chain, a similar amount of Clotrimazole can be offered to consumers for 120-140 rubles.

The way of using it - like all similar means. On the previously cleaned surface, apply the ointment and lightly rub. The procedures are repeated 1-3 times during the day. The course of therapy, depending on the severity of the disease can be from 2 to 4 weeks.

As side effects, patients talk about anaphylactic / anaphylactoid reactions from the immune system. Itching, redness, rashes and so on, up to contact dermatitis, may appear on the skin. With the development of all these reactions from the application of "Clotrimazole" should be discarded.

Bifonazole

Another effective antifungal drug that exists in many dosage forms is Bifonazol. The price of the medication is quite democratic (about 50 rubles), but meanwhile the drug has a wide range of effects. It is used for fungal infections with epidermophytons, trichophytons, microsporium, pityriasis and erythrasma, molds and yeast-like pathogens.

Dermatologists prescribe this medication for diseases such as dermatophytosis, rubrophyte, microsporia, trichophytosis. "Bifonazol" is effective in mycosis of feet and bones, candidiasis of nails, nail ridges, genitals, with inguinal epidermophyte.

Frequency of application - 1 time per day, best before bedtime. The affected nail and skin area around it is desirable to close the patch for a day. The dressing changes every day. After it is removed, the leg is lowered into warm water for 10-15 minutes, the damaged part is removed by a special scraper and a new bandage is applied.

For the drug "Bifonazol" (price, scope and mode of use described in the instruction), there are certain side effects in the form of burning, itching, rash and flaking on the skin. However, in the vast majority of cases, the remedy is well tolerated by patients.

Folk remedies

Existing preparations from a fungus of nails on legs, the list of which can be continued and continue, people are often replaced with folk remedies against fungus. Someone says that he got rid of the problem with the help of a soda solution (1 tablespoon of soda for 3 liters of water), in which it is necessary to soar the aching leg, then wipe it dry and lubricate with celandine oil.

Someone helped the application of the tea mushroom, the pieces of which are superimposed on the affected nail, covered with cellophane and fixed with a bandage. The procedure is done at night, the bandage is removed in the morning, the exfoliated sections of the nail are cut off and the feet washed with a solution of potassium permanganate. In general, there are a lot of recipes in social networks and literature.

What should I think about?

Self-treatment of fungal nail lesions, of course, will give some result. However, there are a great many mushroom-parasites, and it is only the doctor who can do it after laboratory tests to determine which of them "intervened" in each specific case. And since there is a drug for fighting any group of parasitic fungi, preparations from the nail fungus on the legs, the list of which is quite extensive, will be more effective than any herbs and soda solutions.