Nail Fungus Care: Nail fungus, which spoils the shape and appearance of the nail, and in some cases causes odor, often occurs when the skin fungus infects the nail. This contamination can be by direct spread, or it can be transmitted to the fingernail and from there to other places through itching of the fungal area.
In addition to being a health problem, nail fungus is a cosmetic problem that spoils the appearance of the nail. Nail fungus, which may cause complaints in the form of cracking and thickening of the tips of the nail, sometimes spilling from the tip of the nail like flour, can also cause lines, color changes and layering on the nail in different shapes and colors.
In appearance, nail fungus may resemble structural disorders of the nail, as well as symptoms caused by trauma or a different disease in the nail or finger. As nail fungus progresses, the nail thickens and becomes deformed. In some cases, pain may be felt, especially in areas close to the nail bed. The fungus may progress towards the nail root and become permanent.
Nail fungus can occur due to:
- Nail injury, pressure and trauma
- Wearing narrow and pointed shoes that pinch the toes
- Communal areas such as changing rooms, swimming pool and shower
- Wearing the same shoes on top of each other
- Manicure and pedicure with non-sterilized instruments in an unhygienic environment
- Stepping on the ground with bare feet
- Humid environment caused by excessive sweating of the feet
Those most at risk for nail fungus are:
- People with diabetes
- Those with circulatory disorders
- Those with weak immune system
- People over 65 years old
- Those who have a fungal infection on the skin of the feet
- Those whose feet sweat a lot or are constantly moist
- Those who put too much pressure on their feet, such as athletes, runners and dancers
For nail fungus care, the thickened layer on the nail is cleaned with the help of devices in foot health centers. After the fungal tissue is completely cleaned, healthy nail tissue appears. The nail surface is coated with a special gel in order to protect the healthy nail and to provide an aesthetically beautiful and healthy appearance. The fungus area is regularly maintained and the gel is renewed. The fungus that has progressed to the nail root in this way can be completely destroyed depending on the growth process of the healthy nail.
In order to prevent the formation or recurrence of nail fungus, the following issues should be considered:
- The reasons that may cause the formation of fungus should be eliminated
- Attention should be paid to hygiene, feet should always be clean and dry; If there has been a problem before, the feet should be dried with a blow dryer.
- Slippers should be used in common areas such as pools, showers and saunas.
- Toenails should be trimmed correctly (straight, oval in corners and not past the fingertips)
- Pedicure should be done in private foot health care centers
- Wear comfortable shoes that are not pointy-toed
- If the feet sweat a lot, use a balancing, antifungal foot cream, powder and preventive polish for nails.
- Fully protected SILVER SOCKS should be used for socks or if there is sweating, 100% cotton socks should be changed frequently.
NOTE : Since the drugs used in the treatment of fungi tire the liver, it is not possible to use them for a long time. For this reason, it is of great importance that nail fungus healing and cleaning procedures are carried out by experts.
