The treatment of nail moth can be done with remedies such as fluconazole, itraconazole or terbinafin or with the use of lotions, creams or enamels such as loceryl, mycolamine or fungirox, laser or even using home remedies.
Before taking treatment, you should see the dermatologist, who will tell you which treatment is most appropriate and whether it should be done with medicines or nail polishes purchased from the pharmacy or both.
- Treatment of nail moth with lotions.
- Creams or enamels should be maintained for 6 months.
- In the case of ringworm and 9 to 12 months.
- In the case of ringworm.
- Due to the growth time of the nail.
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Generally, remedies used to treat nail fungus are varnishes and solutions suitable for application in this region, such as Andriodermol, Loceryl, Onicoryl or Lakesia.
In more severe cases or when treatment with topical remedies is not sufficient, oral medications, such as terbinafin or itraconazole, may be necessary. See other remedies used for skin and nail moth.
The treatment of the nail laser fungus, called photodynamic therapy, uses blue methylene dye, which, after being heated by the therapeutic red laser, is able to remove the fungus from the fungus and promote nail growth.
Photodynamic therapy sessions are usually done once a week, but there are cases where up to 2 or 3 sessions per week may be required and the duration of treatment varies between 1 and 3 months.
Another option is the treatment of nail moth with LED, which works in the same way as the laser, because the light emitted by the LED also reacts with the dye, facilitating the removal of the fungus.
Copaiba oil is an excellent home treatment for nail moth, as this medicinal plant has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, emollient and healing properties.
To do this natural treatment, simply go to a pharmacy and have a cream or lotion prepared with co-bean oil and apply it to the affected nail, at least 3 times a day.
Another treatment option for nail moth is hydrogen peroxide, as it has antiseptic properties. To do this, simply immerse your feet in a basin containing 3% oxygenated water and water, in the same proportions, for 30 minutes a day, for a few months, until results are obtained. Learn more about home remedies for nail moth.
Tips that may help in treating nail moth include
If the nail moth individual has a profession in which he must use his hands, such as beautician, masseur or manicure, for example, he should be careful to wear sterile gloves so as not to contaminate the customer.
Treatment of nail moth can be difficult to treat and may take some time to get results. So, over time, the person should go and analyze the signs and symptoms and see if there is any evolution.
Signs of nail moth enhancement depend on the type of treatment chosen, so a regular visit to the dermatologist is critical to check for signs of improvement including the disappearance of yellow or white nail and healthy nail growth.
Signs of worsening nail moth appear when treatment is not performed, is not appropriate, or not done correctly, and include nail deformity and transmission of infection to other nails.
Nail moth, when left untreated, can cause complications such as paronychia, which is a bacterial infection of the area around the nail. In diabetics or people with weakened immune systems, the risk of infection is higher. Learn how to treat paronychia.