SortI call the onychomicosis and, more simply, it is the fungus of the nails of the hands and feet, An infections that makes them whitish or yellowish and that, if not cared for, dyspha until the detachment of the nail itself. Beyond spread to other neighbors too. For this it is essential not to underestimate this infection.
Mushrooms to the nails of the hands, what it is
The mushrooms with the nails of the hands are an inflammation caused by mycets, microscopic mushrooms spread in the environment that plunge into the space between the skin and the nail itself, that is, in the same bed, that is, where the nail is resting. Rather common as an infection, In fact, it seems that it manifests itself with an incidence that varies between 30% and 50%, This infection can affect only one nail or more than one. Recognizing them is quite easy because they make their debut with a change of color of the nail itselfespecially if it is not treated before. For this reason, as soon as you notice a minimal alteration of the nail itself, it is better to contact a dermatologist immediately and not to temporarily.
But what are the causes of this infection? Usually it happens when dermatophytes, or mushrooms that normally live in contact with the skin and nails themselves, in the event of Lowed immune defenses can be replicated uncontrolledly giving rise to real infections. This occurs especially in hot-humid environments, for this reason this kind of infection It is more likely to happen on the nails of the feet rather than on the hands because the sweating of the ends can cause an environment in favor of this proliferation. Facilitated, among other things, also by the fact that blood circulation in the feet is more difficult than the hands and therefore the immune defenses are lower thus making the weaker feet than other parts of the body.
Onychomycosis, a above all summer phenomenon
For his training it is a lot easier that this mushroom spreads especially in summer: The heat and humidity in fact create an ideal environment for the proliferation of mycets. For example, walking barefoot in a public swimming pool or in certain areas of the beach, or even in the changing rooms of gyms or campsites, are all situations that favor the spread of this mushroom, thus raising the possibility to contract it. This is why it is easier that it develops on the nails of the feet than the hands.
How the mushroom on the nails is manifested
Visually a nail attacked by mushrooms changes the color becoming white-yellowish, as well as more opaque and fragile. In addition, longitudinal streaks appear, small patches and discouragement that can also be brown, green if not even black. In some cases, Especially if the infection progresses inwards, long can start hurting even to get up.
How to behave in these cases? First of all playing in advance with some behaviors to be kept: for example, always dry hands and feet very well, including spai between nails, never walk barefoot in the damp common spaces, privilege open shoes in summer and with high temperatures, use cotton or wool socks and never share the towel with those who already suffer from this problem.
How to cure mushrooms on the nails
The most suitable products are the topical ones in the form of Ointment enamels or creams to be appliedAnd; If it is possible, during the therapy it would be good to carefully eliminate the part of the damaged nail with products recommended by the specialist. A detail not to be underestimated: the treatment can last months if not years. The problem is in fact that the keratin that composes the nail is difficult to penetrate so the drugs put a lot to actat least six months if not twelve.
More help is also represented by Tea Tree Oil thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal action and must be applied 3 times a day, and also lavender oil to be applied directly to the problem or to be diluted in water.
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