Onychomycosis is a fairly common and widespread disease. Nail fungus mainly develops on the legs. Wearing tight, warm and damp shoes creates the most favorable environment for the development of pathogenic microorganisms. And increased sweating only increases the risk of onychomycosis. Indeed, for any type of fungus, the favorable conditions are a warm and humid environment. Onychomycosis requires mandatory treatment. After all, in the absence of adequate treatment, the fungus enters the general bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. In this case, severe long-term systemic treatment will be required. For local treatment, creams, ointments, varnishes, sprays and drops are used. These are the drops that have recently been very popular.
When are nail fungus drops used?
In order for the treatment to be timely and successful, it is very important to consult a doctor for timely help. Nail fungus is treated promptly at the initial stage. The causative agents of onychomycosis are completely different. Most often it is yeasts, molds, dermatophytes. The doctor can identify the kind of fungus only after conducting a laboratory study of a scraping taken from the affected area of the nail.
Nail fungus drops are very effective in the treatment of the initial stage of onychomycosis. In the same case, the use of antifungal drugs inside in the form of tablets, capsules, powders is not necessary. Doctors prefer drops for onychomycosis because of their fungicidal and fungistatic properties. In the first case, the elimination of the fungus itself and the affected cells is noted. The fungistatic property is the ability of the drug to prevent the spread of the fungus.
Modern drops combine these two main properties. This is the key to successful therapy. The doctor just has to choose the most effective drops for a specific case of fungal nail infection. After all, each drug contains different active ingredients that affect specific types of fungi. In general, the use of drops from a fungal infection on the nails is necessary in such cases:
- Deformation of the nail plate;
- Change the color of the nail;
- Thickening of the nail plate;
- Bad smell;
- Detachment, exfoliation, crumbling of the nail;
- The appearance of spots or streaks on the surface of the plaque.
Contraindications for use
Drops from nail fungus have a number of contraindications. And before using antifungal agents, you need to carefully study this list. If you do not pay attention to these precautions, various adverse effects may occur. It can be either the simplest headaches, abdominal pain, or shortness of breath, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, cardiac arrest.
The main contraindications to the use of drops from nail fungus are the following factors:
- Pregnancy period;
- lactation period;
- Children's age up to 12 years;
- Individual intolerance to individual components of the drug;
- The presence of open, bleeding wounds;
- Allergic reactions to the drug.
Many nail fungus medications and drops are acceptable for pregnant women. But, nevertheless, during the period of carrying it is better to avoid the use of drugs. Of course, if the nail fungus does not threaten the health of the future mother and baby. In this case, the doctor may allow the use of certain antifungal agents.
Modern drops for onychomycosis have a minimum number of contraindications. But, nevertheless, it is not worth prescribing drugs to yourself. Only a doctor will be able to advise specific drops suitable for the treatment of a particular type of fungus. Tablets also have a wide range of contraindications and side effects. Complex treatment should be fully supervised by a doctor. If the patient during the period of treatment with drops noticed abnormal redness, itching, burning, treatment should be stopped. It may help to replace the remedy or use other forms - gel, cream, ointment.
Popular drops from nail fungus
Today there are a large number of antifungal agents. For the treatment of nails, you can use drops, varnishes, patches, sprays, creams, ointments, powders, tablets. Drops differ in speed and high efficiency. They are easy to use, quickly absorbed, which does not disturb the usual rhythm of life of the patient. Drops not only kill fungi, but also prevent the regrowth of mycosis. The drops should only be used externally. The active ingredient penetrates deep into the nail bed, concentrates in sufficient quantity and exerts its therapeutic effect. The following tools are the most popular and effective.
Drops based on naftifine hydrochloride
The active substance of these drops is naftifine hydrochloride. The drops do an excellent job with a fungal infection not only on the nails, but also on the skin of the legs, hands, in the area between the fingers. Often, experts prescribe a drug to combat lichen and other skin diseases. To achieve the maximum and fastest effect, the nail plate should be trimmed (as far as possible) and cleaned before application. Only after that the drops are applied to the surface of the nail plate. Also, it is important to treat the skin adjacent to the nail. The tool is gently rubbed into the damaged areas. It is enough to carry out such manipulations only once a day. The duration of treatment is prescribed only by the doctor. On average, the course lasts from 2 to 5 weeks. Even with the disappearance of symptoms, it is important to complete the entire course to the end.
Ciclopirox nail fungus drops
These drops effectively fight yeast and mold. It is these types of microorganisms that most often affect the nail plates of the legs and arms. In addition, they show a therapeutic effect against certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Doctors recommend using this drug in the early stages of development of onychomycosis, when no more than half of the nail plate is damaged. Before application, the maximum amount of the diseased nail is applied. The remaining nail should be roughened with a nail file. Only now can you apply drops. This will allow the active component to penetrate deep into the nail bed and quickly reduce the fungus population. You need to cover the nails twice a day, rubbing the product in with light massaging movements. The duration of treatment is 1-3 months.
Bifonazole antifungal drops
The drug has a wide spectrum of action. So, drops are used to treat such diseases:
- Microsporia;
- Trichophytosis;
- Nail candidiasis;
- Lichen;
- Rubrophytia;
- nappy rash;
- Increased sweating.
The agent is applied to the entire surface of the nail, the nail roller. In this case, the product is rubbed with light movements. To achieve a quick effect, it is better to apply the drug twice a day. Before each application, it is worth spraying the toenail, removing spore particles. This will help get rid of the softened plaque and get the agent into the lesion. On average, the course of treatment lasts 2-3 weeks.
Drops with terbinafine
These drugs have a pronounced fungicidal effect. Regular use of drops for 3 months allows you to completely destroy the cell membrane of dermatophytes, yeasts and molds. Before starting the application, it is recommended to spray the nail and remove the affected area. It is necessary to process the nail plate and roller at least twice a day. Subject to all recommendations, passing the full course, the manufacturer of the drops guarantees the absence of relapses within 2 years.
It should be remembered that the treatment of onychomycosis is quite long. Therefore, you need to be patient and follow all the doctor's recommendations. In addition, some experts recommend taking oral antifungals (tablets, capsules). This will enhance the effect, speed up the healing process. Only an integrated approach will allow the patient to permanently get rid of nail problems.