- 1. Treatment with pharmacy remedies
- 2. Laser treatment
- 3. Home treatment
- Tips for effective treatment
- Evaluation of results
- What are the signs of improvement
- What are the signs of worsening
- Possible complications
The treatment for ringworm of the nail can be done with remedies such as Fluconazole, Itraconazole or Terbinafine or with the use of lotions, creams or enamels such as loceryl, Micolamine or Fungirox, with laser or even with the help of home remedies.
Before performing the treatment, you should go to the dermatologist, who will indicate which treatment is most appropriate and whether it should be done with medicines or nail polish bought at the pharmacy or with both.
The treatment for nail ringworm with lotions, creams or enamels should be maintained for 6 months, in the case of ringworm of the hand and for 9 to 12 months, in the case of ringworm of the foot, because of the time of growth of the nail. nail.
1. Treatment with pharmacy remedies
Generally, the remedies used to treat ringworm of the nail are varnishes and solutions suitable for application in this region, such as Andriodermol, Loceryl, Onicoryl or Lakesia, for example.
In more severe cases or in which treatment with topical remedies is not enough, it may be necessary to resort to oral medications, such as terbinafine or itraconazole, for example. See other remedies used for ringworm of skin and nails.
2. Laser treatment
The laser nail treatment for ringworm, called photodynamic therapy, uses methylene blue dye, which after being heated by the therapeutic red laser is able to eliminate ringworm fungus and promote nail growth.
Photodynamic therapy sessions usually take place once a week, but there are cases where it may be necessary to perform up to 2 or 3 sessions per week and the duration of treatment varies between 1 to 3 months.
Another option is the treatment for nail ringworm with LED, which works in the same way as the laser, since the light emitted by the LED also reacts with the dye, facilitating the elimination of the fungus.
3. Home treatment
A great home treatment for nail ringworm is copaiba oil, because this medicinal plant has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, emollient and healing properties.
To do this natural treatment, just go to a pharmacy and ask to prepare a cream or lotion with copaiba oil and apply on the affected nail, at least 3 times a day.
Another treatment option for ringworm of the nail is with hydrogen peroxide, since it has antiseptic properties. To do this, just dip your feet in a basin with 3% hydrogen peroxide and water, in the same proportions, for 30 minutes a day, for a few months, until you get results. Find out more home remedies for nail ringworm.
Tips for effective treatment
Some tips that can help in the treatment of ringworm of the nail are:
- Avoid biting your nails; Wash and dry your nails well after bathing; Wear open shoes preferably and that are not tight; Wear cotton socks; Avoid sharing nail files and manicure or pedicure objects; Disinfect manicure objects with alcohol or pedicure before using them; take your own nail material such as pliers, files, nail polish or toothpick when you go to the manicure or pedicure in the beauty salon.
If the person with ringworm of the nail has a profession in which he has to use his hands, as a beautician, massage therapist or manicure, for example, he must be careful to use sterile gloves to avoid contaminating the client.
Evaluation of results
The treatment of nail ringworm can be difficult to treat and can take some time to achieve results. Thus, as time goes by, the person must go analyzing the signs and symptoms and see if there is any evolution.
What are the signs of improvement
The signs of improvement in nail ringworm depend on the type of treatment chosen, so a regular visit to the dermatologist is essential to check for signs of improvement that include the disappearance of the yellow or white color of the nail and the healthy growth of the nail.
What are the signs of worsening
The signs of worsening of the ringworm of the nail appear when the treatment is not done, is not appropriate or is performed incorrectly and include the deformity of the nail and the transmission of the infection to other nails.
Possible complications
Nail ringworm when left untreated can lead to complications such as paronychia, which is a bacterial infection of the region around the nail. In diabetics or individuals with compromised immune systems, the risk of infection is greater. Learn how to treat paronychia.
