So many of us are not even aware of it banal to sweating of the feet, along with unpleasant smell, such as that it is suffering, more than half of the population of our planet is one of the main symptoms of nail fungus. This is a disease the risk of Contracting any of a player who neglects personal hygiene. Nail fungus lurking all over the place, especially in the public areas. And the worst part is that the nail fungus — a very insidious disease: its treatment of the long-term, and is not always successful, such as athlete's foot, it is prone to relapse. In order to identify the disease and begin treatment, you need to know all of the signs of the fungus on the feet.
The spread of the disease?
An infection caused by parasitic fungi. The ideal environment for their reproduction and development — high humidity, combined with a warm atmosphere. It is considered that the site, where there is a high risk of contracting nail fungus, it is a bath, a sauna, a water park, swimming pools, nail salons, etc the statistics, But it completely rejects these allegations: nail fungus, you can pick up some at home using some common items (towels, shoes, clothes, rugs, a shower or a bathtub, if one of the members of the family has this problem, or at a party, for example, through the Shoes, kindly offered by the host, and you may not even suspect the existence of a disease).
But, what are the factors affecting the development of fungal diseases? The celebration of these significant moments, which lead to the infection in onychomycosis:
- the lowered immunity;
- damage to the nail plate;
- poor circulation in the lower extremities, which may occur during wearing of the footwear;
- the legs of anatomic pathology of the character;
- obesity;
- diabetes;
- the excessive perspiration.
For at least in part, to protect yourself, you need to use only their own belongings, carefully treated with antiseptics, bath and shower, use a personal towel, on a regular basis to clean and wash the carpets, disinfect the feet. And don't miss out on a bargain, for the treatment of mycosis point in time (after all, everyone knows that this therapy is most effective in the early stages of the disease, you need to know the initial signs of nail fungus on your feet.
How to recognize onychomycosis?
The signs of nail fungus at different rates, may be different from each other, which means that the progression of the infection. For example, the first (early) phase of any of the symptoms they have, so to speak, it is not. Of the nail plate, you can see a barely-visible, whitish spots or streaks. These symptoms should be a cause for concern, since we are talking about the presence of a fungal infection. If you ignore the first symptoms, there is a risk that you start the fungus, which will affect the sound of the nail and it will lead to the appearance of pus in the periungual tissue, and this can result in gangrene and amputation of the lower extremities.
In the second stage of the fungal nail disease is manifested by a lack of natural Shine of the nail plate. Further, the nail Polish, they change color, appearing yellow, white, and brown stripes. You can deform the upper part of the nail, and the side sections. These symptoms are clearly visible in the photo.
In the advanced stage of onychomycosis, is characterized by brittleness, and delamination of the nail plate, inflammation of the cuticle. There is a risk of the loss of the nail. However, the unpleasant fact is that the disease continues to spread to other nails of the lower extremities, and the skin on my feet. The treatment in this case is set to begin immediately, in order to avoid the unpleasant consequences of the disease.
In the second and third phase of the onychomycosis, the patient is able to recognize himself: the nail takes on a yellow or a dirty brown color, it becomes loose and thick behind from the nail bed, it becomes very fragile and brittle. Sometimes wearing a closed Shoe becomes painful and itchy skin — job (the problem is particularly enhanced at elevated sweating). In addition to this, there is reason for suspicion of onychomycosis of the following accompanying symptoms occur on the skin close to the nails:
- burning;
- intolerable itching;
- flaking and dryness;
- inflammation of the joint;
- weeping of the injury;
- a thickening and cornification.
Recognizing the first signs of nail fungus, you should immediately consult with a specialist who will prescribe the best treatment regimen.
The influence of the different types of onychomycosis?
Define the 3 types of onychomycosis that manifests its own characteristics.
- Normotroficheskie nail fungus is characterized by discoloration of the nail plate: a sick nail can take shades from white to dark green. In the first stage of the disease, the nail may appear white round spots and longitudinal. As the disease progresses the shadow of the nail can be different, and the fungus spreads on the entire surface of the nail plate. However, the thickness does not change, and the natural Sheen is maintained.
- Hypertrophic nails of the fungus is manifested by a change in the color of the nail plate, loss of luster of the surface, the strong thickening and deformity. The Toe nails of a strong scrub, it will start a partial destruction of the.
- Atrophic fungus is characterized by a change in the color of the nail, with its subsequent dilution. The result of a fungal infection is to the refusal of the patient to the nail, or the infected area.
To determine the presence of the fungus in the nails may be alone, however, is to establish an accurate diagnosis, you can only be a specialist. To do this, you will need to visit the clinic, to accept the analysis of the patient, the scraping of the nail or the skin that is present around him. In addition to this, the dermatologist called a microscopic examination.
Signs of a fungal pathogen of the disease
The successful treatment of nail fungus depends on how a correct diagnosis of the causative agent of the disease. The reason for this is that the causes of diseases, one fungal species, but several, and each one of them is sensitive to a particular drug. That is, if there is one kind of a fungus is resistant to one drug, yet another pathogen, which means death.
Often, nail fungus caused by:
- of the yeast;
- dermatophytes;
- dance.
If it is the cause of nail fungus yeast begin to identify the disease at the same time is almost impossible. Indications of fungus on toe nail, in this case, are as follows (they appear in a long time: the peeling of the nail plate, and the light itching of the skin around the nail (the itching can be omitted). Infection nail yeast is found in 4-4,5% of the cases.
Dermatophytes the impression of the nails is much more common than the former pathogen is 94.5% of all cases of infection of the nails by a fungus. Dermatophytes tend to be of three kinds, infecting each and every one of them to be manifested in a variety of ways:
- The first type is characterized by a complex trauma to the legs, the feet and the nails. The fungus is easily spread on the skin and nails of hands.
- The second type of impact just a little bit of a finger nail or the big toe. Can be extended to include the interdigital folds, and all of the fingers, and a few of them.
- The third type is characterized by the loss of the nails of the thumb and the little finger, but the skin of the fungus is not affected.
The latter type of fungus — the fungus. Their pathogen — fungus. This disease is found only in 1% of cases. Developing a fungus of this kind more frequently in HIV-infected people.
Other signs of a fungal infection of the nails
Often, at the early stage of the disease the obvious signs of a fungal nail does not exist. However, if you pay attention, you'll notice a few changes in the structure of the nail and its look and feel. As mentioned above, the nail plate may appear elongated or round whitish spots, the nail may become crooked, while its smoothness and Shine of loss. Progress of the disease, all the more destroys the nails of the panel are as follows: first, in order to change its color, and the nail surface becomes scaly, it thickens or becomes thin, peeling, breaking. The color of the nail depends on the type of fungus became a pathogen.
In addition to the basic features of onychomycosis, there are others
- the fragility of the edges of the nail plate to the entire surface.
- the distortion of the shape of the nail, changing its structure;
- the blackening of the nail.
- the cutting of the nail, under the skin;
- dysbiosis, drowsiness, weakness;
- the detachment of the plate from the nail bed, which leads to the formation of plaque underneath the nails whitish or yellow in color with an unpleasant odor;
- the itching, cracking, burning sensation on the skin in the immediate vicinity of the nail;
- dysbiosis, drowsiness, General weakness.
Any deviation in the appearance of your nails, you must be warned, as this is an indication that the development of nail fungus. The first action taken in this case, a trip to the dermatologist, who will confirm or deny your fears. If this is not done promptly, the disease will progress. At first glance, there is nothing in this disease, it is not. However, in addition to the purely aesthetic problem, and the discomfort of the fungus can lead to serious complications, up to a purulent infection of the affected areas, and even the development of gangrene. Therefore do not tighten with treatment, to take action as soon as the disease is detected.