Drops from nail fungus, like other local drugs, work on the principle of fungicidal and fungistatic effects, which leads to the destruction of fungal spores in diseased areas and prevents their spread to healthy ones. In some cases, the drugs are endowed with a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect.
Onychomycosis - a fungal infection of the nail plate can be treated externally only in the early stages of the disease, since subsequently the problem areas of the tissues are covered with keratinized tissue, which prevents the deep penetration of agentsexternal.
Feature of using drops from the fungus
When treating a fungus, it should be taken into account that it is quite easy to get infected with its spores, but to cure it is problematic, so at the slightest sign it is necessary to apply dropsfungus on the nails, the signs can be the following:
- Lesions between toes and feet;
- The presence of severe itching;
- Redness and scaling of the foot;
- The skin may become covered with watery blisters;
- The nail plate undergoes structural changes - yellowing, scratching, peeling of the plate and others.
Important: today the drops have a fairly effective effect and work at any stage of the development of the fungus, only with a common form they should be taken in combination with preparations for internal use.
The use of drops only is allowed in the early stages of the development of the problem, and the degree of damage is determined exclusively by a specialist.
Important: drops should be applied after preliminary cleaning of the nail plate from dirt and dead particles with a nail file or scissors, only such use of drugs will give the maximum result.
After application, modern drugs act in two directions at once - they treat and prevent further development. Such an effect works positively, however, only a dermatologist should prescribe drops, he, on the basis of laboratory tests, will accurately select the necessary drug.
When selecting a specialist will take into account:
- Patient health characteristics;
- the stage of the disease;
- Allergic reactions to certain components.
Only in this case can full recovery be achieved.
How these drugs work
When used, the pharmacodynamics of nail fungus drops translates into the destruction of the membrane of the fungus and the intracellular blockade of biosynthesis, that is, the prevention of reproductive capacity.
Today, most drops stop the production of ergosterol, a hydrocarbon compound present in the cell membrane of the fungus, which prevents cell growth, and therefore the ability to occupy new territories.
In addition, due to the accumulation of drug components in the tissues, the viability of the bacterium completely disappears.
Medicines are used externally, their active substances penetrate the damaged tissues and accumulate in the nail plate, due to which the therapeutic effect begins.
No more than 4-6% of the total volume of the active substance enters the blood, after which it is excreted with feces and urine.
The main contraindications of drops from the fungus
Any drug against fungi has contraindications, which boil down to 3 positions:
- Individual intolerance - many people suffer from allergic reactions to certain components, their sensitivity may also be increased, which makes it impossible to use these funds;
- Children under 10 years old - here each drug is individual, it all depends on the constituent component and the presence of diseases or allergies in the child;
- Pregnancy and lactation - any instruction indicates that the use of drops from nail fungus in this position of a woman is allowed only with the necessary benefits that exceed the risks to the fetus and baby.
Among other things, you can not use drops with open wounds and suppuration.
All these contraindications indicate that modern drugs are quite serious means, they cannot be treated like a cosmetic cream. All of this means that it's not safe to use them on your own, because no one knows what kind of fungus hit their foot.
Self-use, at best, can temporarily suffocate the problem, as evidenced by numerous reviews from network users that, they say, there is no way to completely get rid of nail fungus, but only to stop the disease for a while - it's all the result of self-treatment.
conclusion
Nail fungus is a rather serious and unpleasant disease that is not so easy to cure, you should definitely not hope to get rid of it in a short time. If it is available, you will need to stock up on the patience and knowledge of specialists, follow their instructions, and then positive results will definitely be achieved.