Microbacteria are increasing in the external environment.They are unpretentious and robust, which is why fungal diseases are so widespread in our world.Despite the fact that this disease is familiar with millions of people, it cannot always be recognized over time.The most common way of independent identification of the nail fungus is a comparison by photo.How to determine and eliminate the pathological process on time - read in our article.
The main symptoms of skin mycosis and nail plates
The photo shows that the nails mushroom on the legs is a little attractive phenomenon.But at the initial stage, pathological changes cannot be noticed because they are not so clearly expressed.
Often, patients confuse the symptoms of yeast infection with a simple deterioration of the external beauty of the feet, even by finding this explanation: insufficient care, carrying a linen and poor shoes in quality, the use of cheap cosmetics, malnutrition.However, if launched, soon the fungal damage to the legs will be felt in all its glory: you can easily determine it even without the help of a photo.
In order to prevent the spread of 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 satellites of mycosis are the discomfort and the modification of the epidermis:
- Itching.
- Burning.
- Pain.
- Atypical stratification of the plate.
- Stratification and change in the color of the nail plates.
- Dry and peel the skin.
In all the photos with the image of the fungus of nail plates on the legs, it is clear that in an advanced stage, there is a keratinization, there is also an increase in skin.The redness of the destruction site is also noticeable.External changes are accompanied by an increase in itching and pain in the field of the greatest accumulation of bacteria.
Medical methods to diagnose fungus damage
The vast majority of patients make a diagnosis by themselves, however, it is better to consult a doctor.The diagnosis and treatment of nail fungi are carried out by a dermatologist-micologist, you cannot count on the photo and popular items!If the fungal infection of the skin and the plates is suspected, the doctor prescribes the following procedures:
- Microscopic examination.
- Sowing.
By studying the fungus of the nails under a microscope after analysis (look at the photo below), the doctor will determine the lesion stage.On the images, the long wires of mycosis already developed are perceptible.The microscope allows you to determine the initial step of the infection.
The bacteriological methodology to study the disease not only identifies its presence, but also to assess sensitivity to certain drugs.Thanks to this analysis, you can carry out high quality treatment of fungal damage to leg nails.
How to treat a fungal disease on the legs?
Previously, such a fungus of the nails, as in the photo at the start of the article, was only processed with operational means.In other words, the affected plate was simply removed.The lesion was treated with special solutions, and soon a new nail has grown up - already healthy.Now the treatment is carried out somewhat differently.Of course, it will not be possible to restore the plate right away, but no one will withdraw it.
After the diagnosis of the fungus of the nail and the skin - of course, not in the photo, but in a medical manner - the doctor will prescribe drugs and local treatment.Therapy is determined according to several parameters:
- Duration of the disease.
- The zone of the lesion.
- The intensity of the propagation of infection.
- The presence of other diseases in the patient.
For high quality treatment of nail mushrooms on the legs with the same lesions as in the photographs of our article, prescribed drugs will have to be used for a long time.Sometimes it takes at least four months to completely eliminate lesions.Meanwhile, new nail plates grow and the epidermis is completely updated.The body becomes less vulnerable.
How to treat fungal damage to the legs and what products are now the most effective?Modern dermatologists prescribe the following drugs:
- Varnish.This tool is used to treat the fungus of the nails in the initial stage, in which, as can be seen in the photo, the modifications concern only a small part of the plate.
- Creams.The local treatment is very effective in damage to the skin of the legs.
- Pills.The neglected leg mushroom is treated not only with drugs for local use, but also with drugs intended for oral administration.
After treatment, you should wait 10 to 15 days and in the absence of symptoms of nail fungus, a doctor to pass the analysis.The study is necessary to ensure the success of therapy.
MICOSE prevention methods
It is best to prevent infection to treat nail mushrooms on your feet.To do this, simply observe simple rules:
- Wear cotton socks and change them daily.
- Do not walk barefoot in public baths, swimming pools and on beaches.
- Do not wear someone else's shoes and do not give others to others.Even if you are sure that this person is not infected, this rule has no exception.
- Observe your personal hygiene: wash your legs daily, wipe them, do the pedicure and use care cosmetics.
In order not to become a victim of the fungus on the nails, strengthen the immune system.Good nutrition, healthy lifestyle and hardening not only protect against yeast infection, but also improve the appearance of skin and nail plates.
The beautiful legs are the result of meticulous work.Try to pay them more attention, and an attack such that mycosis will never touch you.In the comments, we propose to share folk infection prevention methods.You can also say how to treat a fungal nail disease on your legs at home or throw your photos before and after treatment.