Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, can be invisible to others, especially when it comes to fungus on the feet. However, the problem will not be solved on its own. Untreated fungal nail lesions progress over time, spreading to neighboring skin areas and other nails, and becoming a constant source of infection for loved ones.
Why many people with nail fungus delay treatment
There are many myths about the process and effectiveness of onychomycosis treatment. Most often, they are the result of insufficient information about modern medical capabilities in this area, or are based on unsuccessful treatment experience. Of course, solving this problem requires discipline and patience on the part of the patient. But if you follow your doctor's prescriptions, you can forget about onychomycosis in a few months. And you will see an improvement in the situation in a few weeks. So there is no need to hide the affected nails for years.
For successful treatment, it is important to see a doctor who has experience with onychomycosis and the ability to diagnose and treat it. The treatment of nail fungus at the Dobrobut Podiatry Center is at the highest level because we have everything we need for this.
Causes:
Usually, fungus becomes a problem when several factors combine, but in each case, one of them will be the leading one:
- poor-quality shoes made of materials harmful to the foot, mismatching the size and shape of the shoe to individual needs;
- congenital or acquired flat feet;
- deformation of the foot;
- injury to the skin or nails and contact with fungus;
- constant wearing of poorly ventilated shoes, sweating;
- problems with the blood supply to the skin and nails due to injury or chronic disease (diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, vascular diseases of the legs, etc;)
- decreased immune response;
- constant exposure to chemicals;
- constant contact with the source of infection.
Even with successful treatment, re-infection from a patient with the fungus is possible through close contact. Therefore, if you have a nail fungus in your family, you should take measures to reduce the risk of reinfection. It is best to treat all family members who have symptoms of onychomycosis at the same time.
Diagnosis
A podiatrist should examine the affected areas of the nails and skin and take samples for examination. The obtained material is examined under a microscope and a drug sensitivity test is performed. This allows you to confirm the diagnosis and choose the best treatment.
Treatment
Treatment of onychomycosis is always complex. It is important to take measures to partially change habits, prevent re-infection, improve overall health, and make adjustments to the diet. All this will speed up recovery and improve the prognosis.
Direct interaction with the affected nail and skin should be carried out strictly as prescribed by a doctor. Topical therapy consists of mechanical treatment of the nail and application of medicinal products.
Mechanical nail treatment (medical pedicure) by a podiatrist is performed approximately once a month. At the same time, systemic medications and antifungal drugs in tablets are prescribed as a course.
Depending on the complexity of the situation, onychomycosis treatment lasts from several weeks to one year.
Benefits of treatment in Dobrobut:
- Our clinic adheres to strict sterilization and disinfection requirements and uses modern treatment standards. We can advise you on any issue related to onychomycosis, provide a complete diagnosis and draw up an action plan to overcome this problem.
- Our specialists have sufficient experience in managing complex cases of onychomycosis and good treatment results. We adhere to the concept of optimal intervention and interaction for the patient. Therefore, you will receive an individualized schedule of procedures and consultations, and the decision on the treatment plan and content will be reviewed by several specialists. We are a good team, despite the personal merits of each individual, and this is our greatest strength.
- We use modern equipment for procedures, which allows us to perform the treatment in the most comfortable way and diagnose as accurately as possible.