Microbacteria multiplies in the external environment.They are unpretentious and resistant, which is why fungal diseases are so widespread in our world.Although this disease is familiar to millions of people, it cannot always be recognized in time.The most common way of nail fungus identification is a photo comparison.How to determine and eliminate the pathological process in time - read in our article.
The main symptoms of skin ringworm and nail plates
The photo shows that nail fungus on the legs is an unattractive phenomenon.But in the early stage, pathological changes cannot be noted, because they are not so clearly expressed.
Many times, patients confuse ringworm symptoms with a simple deterioration in the external beauty of the feet, even finding this explanation: insufficient care, dressing linen and low quality shoes, the use of cheap cosmetics, malnutrition.However, if this is released, soon the fungal damage to the legs will be felt in all its glory: you can easily determine it by its appearance, even without the help of a photo.
To prevent the spread of the infection and a strong change in the state of the epidermis, aware of its sensations.You will not find the first signs and symptoms of fungal damage to the nails on the legs and therefore will not be in treatment.The main satellites of ringworm are the discomfort and modification of the epidermis:
- Itch.
- Burning.
- Pain.
- Atypical plaque stratification.
- Stratification and change in the color of nail plates.
- Dry and peeling of the skin.
In all photos with the image of the fungus of nail plates on the legs, it is clear that at an advanced stage there is a keratinization, there is also an increase in skin growths.The redness of the destruction site is also noticeable.External changes are accompanied by increased itching and pain in the area of greater accumulation of bacteria.
METHODS METHODS to diagnose fungal damage
The vast majority of patients make a diagnosis on their own, however, it is preferable to consult a doctor.The diagnosis and treatment of nail fungus are performed by a dermatologistical-psychologist-you, you cannot trust the photo and popular articles!If fungal infection of the skin and signs are suspected, the doctor prescribes the following procedures:
- Microscopic examination.
- Sowing.
Studying nail fungus under a microscope after analysis (see the photo below), the doctor will determine the stage of the injury.In the images, long ringworm topics already developed are noticeable.The microscope allows to determine the early stage of the infection.
The bacteriological methodology for the study of the disease allows not only to identify its presence, but also to evaluate the sensitivity to certain medications.Thanks to this analysis, you can perform high quality fungal damage treatment in the leg nails.
How to treat a fungal disease in the legs?
Previously, a nail fungus, as in the photo at the beginning of the article, was treated only with operational means.That is, the affected plate was simply removed.The injury was treated with special solutions and soon a new nail grew - already healthy.Now the treatment is performed a little differently.Obviously, it will not be possible to restore the plate immediately, but no one will remove it.
After the diagnosis of nail fungus and skin - of course, not in the photo, but in medical ways - the doctor will prescribe medications and local treatment.Therapy is determined depending on several parameters:
- Duration of the disease.
- The area of the lesion.
- The intensity of the dissemination of the infection.
- The presence of other diseases in the patient.
For high quality treatment of nail fungus on the legs with the same injuries as in our article photographs, prescribed medicines will have to be used for a long time.Sometimes it takes at least four months to completely eliminate injuries.During this period, new nail plates grow and the epidermis is completely updated.The body becomes less vulnerable.
How to treat fungi damage to the legs and which products are now most effective?Modern dermatologists prescribe the following medicines:
- Varnish.This tool is used to treat nail fungus at the early stage, in which, as can be seen in the photo, changes relate only to a small part of the plate.
- Creams.Local treatment is very effective in damage to the skin of the legs.
- Pills.The neglected fungus of the legs is treated not only with medicines for local use, but also with medicines intended for oral administration.
After treatment, you should wait for 10 to 15 days and, in the absence of nail fungus symptoms, consult a doctor to approve the analysis.The study is necessary to ensure the success of therapy.
Mycosis Prevention Methods
It is better to avoid infections than treating nail fungus on the feet.To do this, just look at simple rules:
- Wear cotton socks and change it daily.
- Do not walk barefoot in public baths, swimming pools and on the beaches.
- Do not wear someone else's shoes and do not give others yours.Even if you are sure this person is not infected, this rule has no exceptions.
- Observe your personal hygiene: Wash your legs daily, clean them, dry, do pedicure and use care cosmetics.
In order not to become a victim of nail fungus, strengthen the immune system.Proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and hardening not only protect against ringworm, but also improve the appearance of skin plates and nails.
The beautiful legs are the result of a thorough work.Try to pay more attention to them, and an attack like ringworm will never touch you.In the comments, we propose to share folkloric methods of infection prevention.You can also say how to treat a fungal nail disease on your legs at home or throw your photos before and after treatment.