Drops of toenail fungus, like other topical drugs, work on the principle of fungicidal and fungistatic action, which leads to the destruction of fungal spores in diseased areas and prevents their spread to healthy areas. In some cases, drugs have bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects.
Onychomycosis - a fungal infection of the nail plate can be treated externally only in the early stages of the disease, because then the problem areas of the tissues are covered with keratinized tissue, which prevents the deep penetration of foreign agents.
Feature of the use of drops from the fungus
When treating a fungus, it should be borne in mind that it is very easy to become infected with its spores, but it is difficult to treat, so it is necessary to instill drops on the nails, fungi at the slightest sign. Symptoms may include:
- Lesions between toes and feet;
- Severe itching;
- Redness and peeling of the foot;
- The skin may be covered with watery blisters;
- Structural changes occur in the nail plate - jaundice, streaks, peeling of the plate, etc.
Important: today the drops have a fairly effective effect and work at any stage of fungal development, only with a working form they should be taken in conjunction with preparations for internal use.
In the early stages of the problem, only the use of drops is allowed, and the degree of damage is determined only by a specialist.
Important: drops should be applied after pre-cleaning the nail plate from dirt and dead particles with a nail file or scissors, only the use of such drugs will give maximum results.
Once applied, modern drugs work in two directions at once - they treat and prevent future development. Such an effect works in a positive way, but only a dermatologist should prescribe drops, he will accurately select the necessary drug based on laboratory tests.
When choosing a specialist will be taken into account:
- Features of the patient's health;
- stage of the disease;
- Allergic reactions to some components.
Only in this case, a complete recovery can be achieved.
How these drugs work
The pharmacodynamics of drops from nail fungi during use is expressed by the destruction of the fungal membrane and the intracellular blockade of biosynthesis, ie the prevention of reproduction.
Today, most droplets stop the production of ergosterol, a hydrocarbon compound found in the cell membrane of fungi, which inhibits cell growth and therefore has the ability to capture new areas.
Also, due to the accumulation of components of the drug in the tissues, the viability of bacteria is completely lost.
Medications are used externally, their active ingredients penetrate the damaged tissue and accumulate in the nail plate, which begins the therapeutic effect.
More than 4-6% of the total volume of the active substance enters the blood, after which it is excreted in the feces and urine.
The main contraindications to fungal drops
There are 3 contraindications to any medication for fungus:
- Individual intolerance - many people suffer from allergic reactions to certain components, and may be sensitive to them, which makes it impossible to use these drugs;
- Children under 10 years of age - here each drug is individual, it all depends on the composition and the presence of diseases or allergies in the child;
- Pregnancy and lactation - any instruction indicates that a woman is allowed to use drops of nail fungus in this condition only with the necessary benefits that outweigh the risks to the fetus and baby.
Among other things, you can not use open wounds and purulent drops.
All these contraindications show that modern medicines are quite serious means, they can not be treated as a cosmetic cream. All this means that it is not safe to use them with your own hands, because no one knows what kind of fungus hit his foot.
Self-use, at best, can temporarily alleviate the problem, as evidenced by numerous reviews from network users who say that there is no way to get rid of nail fungus completely, but to stop the disease for a while - all. it is the result of self-medication.
results
Nail fungus is a very serious and unpleasant disease, it is not easy to treat, you should not expect to get rid of it in the short term. If there is, you will have to gather the patience and knowledge of experts, act on their instructions, and then you will definitely get positive results.