Some girls may suffer from such a disease as onycholysis - a void under the nails. The fact is that nails actively grow more in the female part of the population, and not in men. The situation worsens even more in the summer. The scientists also noticed that working hand nails grow faster than on the other.

The plates are the very mirror of our body, by which more than twenty diseases can be identified. Therefore, you need to constantly monitor your nails, and if something is wrong with them, then immediately put them in order. Besides, appearance painful nails will not be the most pleasant surprise for strangers and loved ones. It's just unpleasant to look at.

The main causes of the disease

If the void under the nails is noticed only at the initial stage, then the detachment of the plate will be insignificant and barely noticeable to the prying eye. But if you start onycholysis, then everything can come to the point that the nail will be completely lost. And this is a huge stress for the whole organism and man.

The main reason is fungal infections, which can be brought under the nails in a variety of ways. Therefore, the specialist to whom you need to contact is a dermatologist. It is he who will be able to prescribe the appropriate treatment, send for tests and give helpful tips for prevention. Since the disease develops very quickly and captures the entire space between the fingers, an early appeal to a specialist will help to cope with the fungus.

But there are other reasons that are not so common: taking antibiotics, herbs, exposure to drugs, powders, and so on. Due to the fact that the nature of education can be so diverse, it is required to contact a specialist as soon as possible. Only he can prescribe the right treatment so that the void under the nails goes away.

Nail diagnostics

Diagnosis occurs through the study of the nail plate. The fact is that she can show a lot and tell what a person is sick with. This technique is especially popular in China, from where many folk recipes and innovations in the field of medicine. This is explained by the fact that the channels on the fingers are closely connected with the organs, so the nails can provide such detailed information about human health. The voids on the nails of the hands will already indicate problems.

There are even links that have already been established. The thumb is the skull and brain, the index finger is the lungs, the middle finger is the intestines, the ring finger is the kidneys, and the little finger is the heart. It is believed that it is necessary to read according to such associations.

Despite the fact that it looks rather silly because of its simplicity, this diagnostic technique has been working successfully in several countries. By studying the nails, you can already establish many diseases and begin treatment.

Need to take care of your nails

Emptiness under the nails can begin with such harbingers of the disease as dots, spots, stripes. So in the presence of such traces, it is already worth thinking about starting treatment or prevention.

To get rid of the disease, it will take a lot of time and effort. This is due to the fact that it is necessary to cure not only the nails, but the whole body. Even in order to strengthen the immune system, if someone does not want to believe in the nail diagnostic method. Stomach, heart, nerves, skin, vascular system- all these organs and systems can affect not only the condition of a person, but also his nails.

Diseases that can be established by the nails

First you need to understand what they look like healthy nails person. These are matte plates that are slightly shiny and smooth to the touch. The bed should be visible through them. Also, the surface must be intact and durable. In addition, the connection with the side bolsters and bed will also be evaluated.

If the bed has a blue color, then the problem lies in the heart or lungs. A sick heart or circulatory disorders can instantly give blue tint plates. If the plates are white and flat, the reason lies in anemia. This is corrected by vitamins and iron. White tips - kidney disease. Milky coloring means that cirrhosis of the liver is progressing. Colorless nails- allergies and stress.

Onychorrhexis is a disease in which the tips become brittle. It is also a signal that something is wrong with your body. There can be a lot of reasons, including such ailments as lichen, psoriasis, baldness or eczema. It is necessary to contact specialists so that they can understand what is the matter and how to treat the cause that makes the nails so.

Therapeutic methods

For use the so-called general strengthening therapy. As a rule, this includes a number of vitamins and nutrients at once: iron, calcium, gelatin, vitamins A and B. After the body is strengthened, it will be possible to proceed to the treatment of the nails themselves. Potassium permanganate baths, syntamycin emulsion are used. To prevent damage by other microbes or fungi, you need to observe hygiene of the hands, feet, and constantly clean your nails. Also, do not come into contact with chemicals, powders, detergents, and so on. It is enough just to put on which will not allow the substance to penetrate to the skin and nails. With a timely trip to the doctor, the emptiness under the nails of the big toes is treated quite simply.

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Doctors often supplement their course of treatment with something folk, which will definitely not make it worse. Oil wraps, compresses - this is what will help improve the effect of the entire treatment procedure. But in any case, first consult with a specialist so that he gives his permission for additional ways treatment.

What can't be done?

The most important rule in this disease is not to be cold-blooded towards your health. If you let it progress, then at best, the treatment process will simply be delayed, at worst, nail loss is possible. In addition, the progress of other diseases that caused such a reaction of the body will continue.

Results

To get rid of the emptiness under and in the hands as quickly as possible, it is enough just to follow all the prescriptions of the attending physician, who has already cured more than a dozen people from onycholysis. In order to prevent the fungus from developing later, it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the nails, do a pedicure. After all, the skin, dirt, tissues that accumulate under the nails can give such an effect. It is also worth protecting yourself from contact with chemicals and detergents with rubber gloves. This will help maintain the tenderness of the skin, its healthy color. Onycholysis on the legs is identical to what occurs on the hands.

Girls should not constantly varnish their nails so that they can breathe. If a person is affected by a disease such as onycholysis, the photos taken before and after treatment will differ greatly to the naked eye. In addition, strengthening the whole body will be a good prevention. For this, sports, jogging, fruits and vegetables are suitable.

It is possible to protect yourself from emptiness under the toenails and hands. To do this, you should have the necessary information and follow the recommendations for maintaining your health. It should be noted that with such an ailment as onycholysis, it makes sense to take a photo of the affected nails in order to be able to evaluate the results of treatment.

The inflammatory process and an abscess on the finger provoke various pathogens that penetrate the soft tissues. Most often, these unpleasant conditions cause staphylococci.
A boil on the finger causing swelling, redness and purulent inflammation of the periungual roller is called paronychia. When the inflammatory process continues and goes to other areas of the finger, they talk about felons.

Types of boils on fingers or toes

Paronychia

A mild form of finger abscess, or paronychia, occurs when pathogens enter the skin. During the course of the disease, infiltrative and purulent stages.

Paronychia begins with redness and swelling of the skin around the nail. Then there is pain syndrome, the appearance of interstitial fluid containing microbes. As the infiltrate accumulates, a vesicle is formed, the contents of which become purulent.
There are such types of paronychia:
1 . Paronychia, acute and chronic– depending on duration.

Subepidermal paronychia

Acute paronychia occurs suddenly, it is characterized by severe soreness in the area of ​​​​suppuration. This type of paronychia is usually causes a bacterial infection- Staphylococcus aureus after trauma to the upper phalanx (damage to the cuticle).

The chronic form appears gradually: first, the skin near the nail turns red, the finger swells, pain occurs in this area.
2. Paronychia superficial (subepidermal) and deep, affecting the thickness of the nail fold near the base of the nail.

These varieties differ in localization and clinical course. In subepidermal paronychia, pus accumulates under the epidermis next to the marginal part of the nail fold.
Panaritium occurs when paronychia is treated incorrectly.

The following varieties are distinguished:

Type of panaritium	description
Cutaneous panaritium	Occurs on the back of the finger. With such a disease, pus accumulates under the epidermis, as a result of which a bubble is formed with a cloudy liquid, often mixed with blood. The skin turns red, the pain syndrome is mild, sometimes there is a burning sensation. An increase in the bubble indicates that the inflammatory process develops in deeper tissues, the disease progresses.
Periungual felon (paronychia).	described above
Subungual panaritium	Inflammatory process in the tissues under the nail plate. It develops when pus penetrates under the nail. The cause of the development of such a disease may be the entry of a splinter under nail plate or prick.
Localization of subcutaneous panaritium	Palmar surface of the finger. Inflammation occurs under the skin. The pus that forms there cannot break through enough tight skin in this part of the finger and go out, so the inflammatory process goes deep - tendons, joints and bone tissue are affected.
Bone panaritium occurs when the bone of the finger is damaged.	This occurs when the infection directly penetrates the bone tissue (open fractures with infection) or when the purulent process passes to the bone from the tissues surrounding it.
Articular panaritium is called purulent arthritis of the interphalangeal joint	This disease occurs with direct penetration of infectious agents into the articular cavity, as well as due to the prolonged course of subcutaneous panaritium. This type of panaritium is manifested by a sharp limitation of the motor functions of the joint, pain on palpation and movement of the finger.
Tendon panaritium is also called tendovaginitis.	This is a rather serious disease, leading to a prolonged limitation of the functioning of the hand. With such panaritium, edema occurs, the finger assumes a bent position, movements are limited. Tendon panaritium differs from its other varieties in a strong pain syndrome.

Causes of a finger tear near a toenail or handnail

Wrong manicure as a cause of paronychia

One of the most common causes the inflammatory process of the finger in the nail area is the incorrect performance of pedicure and manicure.

Careless actions can damage the cuticle and provoke an inflammatory process with further accumulation of pus around the nail.
Usually such inflammation is caused by streptococcal and staphylococcal microorganisms that live on the skin of each person.

The development of the inflammatory process is influenced by certain conditions, such as:

• decrease in the body's immune forces
• the presence of severe concomitant blood diseases
• metabolic disorders.
• on the feet or nails.

Most cases of panaritium development occur after injury to the skin on the fingers. Moreover, the inflammatory process can occur even due to minor injuries - abrasions, scratches or splinters, cracks due to too dry and flaky skin. An infection penetrates the skin, which gives rise to purulent inflammation. For this reason, even minor wounds should immediately be treated with alcohol-containing solutions or iodine.
Burrs can also cause inflammation and the formation of pus in the tissues of the finger near the nail.

They arise due to a deficiency in the body or injuries of the skin and are open wounds. An infection can also penetrate into them, after which an abscess forms.

Inflammation of the toe from an ingrown toenail

On the leg, it is also often the cause of the development of inflammation and suppuration of the area near the nail plate.

Ingrown toenail inflammation

There are people prone to this problem. The most prone to ingrown toenail. This is influenced by the special location and size of the periungual roller, as well as the growth of the nail itself.
Also, an improperly done pedicure on the legs can contribute to ingrowth: if the corners of the nail plate on both sides are prevented from growing by the periungual roller, they grow into soft tissues.
Therefore, it is necessary to properly process the nail plates during a pedicure:

• control the length of the nails and not grow them;
• do not give nails square shape, cut corners;
• regularly carry out foot baths that help soften the skin and nails;
• remove dead skin particles in areas of possible ingrown nails.

The first sign of an ingrown nail is pain in the periungual ridge near the edge of the nail plate. Then the pain spreads to the entire phalanx. Due to the fact that such sensations are tolerable, most people do not pay much attention to this problem. But then they notice that the skin around the nail is inflamed. If you do not take action, the situation will become more serious, suppuration will begin near the nail plate.
When an abscess forms, it is better to consult a doctor to avoid complications.

A splinter as the cause of a nail abscess

Splinter - the cause of inflammation of the nail on the hand

A splinter can cause an abscess under the nail if it falls into this area.

In this area, small splinters are difficult to notice. They are not exposed to mechanical stress, therefore, in such situations, a strong inflammatory process develops.
If self-removal of a splinter is possible, after removing it, you should use means to stop inflammation. So the situation will quickly return to normal. In some cases, when eliminating a splinter, the help of a doctor may be required.

Signs of a nail abscess

In most cases, paronychia and panaritium are exposed to the big toe, any finger can become inflamed on the hands.

By the defeat of several nails at the same time, one can judge the work of the body's immune forces - its decrease. Also, an inflammatory process on more than two toes may indicate the presence of a foot or nails.
But whatever the panaritium is caused by, the characteristic symptoms will be:

If you find these signs in yourself, it is better to consult a surgeon to prescribe the correct treatment and prevent complications.

Complications of inflammation of the finger

An abscess in a neglected form is very dangerous : a purulent inflammatory process can spread in depth: to the tendons, bone tissue, finger joint. Whether the finger can partially completely lose its function.
Moreover, inflammation can affect the hand, forearm.
severe form panaritium with concomitant diseases such as diabetes mellitus, can lead to the following complications:

worse than nail inflammation

1. sepsis (blood poisoning)- a rather formidable condition, which without qualified assistance can lead to death;
2. brush phlegmon- acute purulent inflammation of the cellular tissue of the hand;
3. tendovaginitis- a purulent inflammatory process in the tendon sheaths, the most severe condition in which there is a long-term loss of movement of the affected finger;
4. osteomyelitis- severe purulent process of bone tissue, requiring immediate surgical intervention, sometimes complete amputation of the finger.

First aid for nail abscess

In order to normalize the situation when the first symptoms of an abscess appear on the toe or hand, you should know the rules of first aid, as well as warnings.
What it is forbidden do it anyway puncture a bladder with pus, in order to get rid of it, because it is more likely that it will not be possible to completely remove all the purulent fluid, and there will be no effect from such exposure.

This is quite dangerous - if you insert the needle too deeply, you can provoke blood poisoning and the infection will spread throughout the body, and this is fraught with serious consequences.

What can you do: with anti-inflammatory properties: salt, soap or chamomile decoction. The foot should be lowered into such a liquid several times a day, which will significantly reduce the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms. After the procedure, you should blot the limb with a towel, then it is allowed to make an onion compress Or use aloe leaves instead.

After three days without improvement or worsening of the situation, self-medication is canceled. This suggests that purulent inflammation has moved to deeper tissues. In such cases, the problem cannot be solved without medical help.

Treatment of paronychia and panaritium

With an abscess of the toe and on the hand, medications are more effective than folk ways treatment.

• One of these drugs is "Dimexide". It is prescribed when the patient cannot use warm baths. This drug has powerful antiseptic properties, good penetration through the skin. Often "Dimexide" is used by doctors for purulent dressings.

The solution is applied to a cotton swab and applied to the inflamed area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe finger. If adverse reactions occur, the drug is discontinued.

• For moderately severe inflammation, the doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics.
• With the accumulation of pus near the nail plate, the surgeon will anesthetize this area and eliminate the fluid.
• In chronic paronychia caused by a fungal infection, the doctor will prescribe. These drugs include "Clotrimazole", "Ketonazole" and others.

Treatment can be quite long - from several weeks to several months. In complicated cases, oral antifungal drugs or steroids will be required.

Antibiotics in the treatment of an abscess on the finger

In the treatment of suppuration caused by streptococci or staphylococci, antibacterial drugs are always prescribed.

• With subcutaneous panaritium, antibiotics are used when the inflammatory process moves deeper, but in the absence of purulent decomposition of tissues.

The greatest effect is observed from drugs cephalosporin or penicillin series.

• At the beginning of the development of articular panaritium, intra-articular injections with broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs are used. But with a severe form of this disease and in the absence of the effect of injections, the only method of treatment will be surgery, in which antibiotics are also used.

This group of drugs is prescribed with phlegmon hand or finger, if after the operation there are foci of inflammation and pus. In such cases, antibiotics are used to prevent infection of neighboring tissues.
Broad-spectrum drugs in this condition are prescribed in a fairly high dose.

inflammation surgery

These are antibiotics such as Ampicillin, Oxacillin, Cloxacillin, Erythromycin, Methicillin, Chloramphenicol. For local exposure, the affected area is pierced with a penicillin solution on novocaine. The dosage is determined by the doctor individually.

Surgery to treat inflammation of the nail

If conservative treatment was started late and did not bring results, complications appear, which can only be eliminated with the help of surgery.
For this, purulent fluid is drained under local anesthesia.. If the skin in the area of ​​​​the abscess has acquired a white or yellow color, local anesthesia is not performed, since this sign indicates damage to the nerve fibers.
Surgical options:

1. Surgery with superficial paronychia is carried out by cutting without the use of local anesthesia of the exfoliated skin, followed by its excision and removal of the purulent mass. Then an antiseptic dressing is applied for 5 days. This time is necessary for the epithelialization of the wound area.

2. For deep paronychia at the marginal part of the base of the nail, a 10 mm incision is made towards the palm. The skin covering the base of the nail plate is not cut, but moved away, cleaned and turned away from the damaged side. If the nail plate on the base exfoliates due to a purulent mass, it is carefully excised. If this area is accidentally damaged, the growing nail will be deformed.

3. If the entire nail bed or its middle part is damaged make two incisions 10-15 mm. The area of ​​the skin in the form of a trapezoid is turned away from the base. The part of the nail exfoliated due to pus is removed, the pus is eliminated. A special strip of rubber is placed under the skin flap, on which petroleum jelly is applied, the skin returns to its place. An antiseptic bandage is applied to the finger. After a day after the operation, the finger is dipped into a warm solution with the addition of potassium permanganate, the rubber pad is changed and left for another day. In the event of the cessation of the purulent inflammatory process, the rubber strip is no longer used, and a bandage with ointment is applied to the wound surface.

For faster healing of incisions and for the prevention of secondary infection, a course of antibiotics and antiseptics is prescribed.

home treatment for nail abscess

Treatment of nail and subcutaneous felon at home possible only at the beginning of the disease and under the close supervision of a doctor. In the absence of the effect of ointments, baths and increased signs of the disease, the only way getting rid of purulent inflammation will be surgery.
Treatment in the clinic can be carried out with such types of panaritium as subcutaneous, skin and nail. With the transition of purulent inflammation to the joints, tendons and bone tissue, the patient is sent

Herpes infection on the toe

in the surgical department of the hospital.

Herpes infection of the inflamed finger

If there is an inflamed finger or toe bubbles filled with clear liquid or with an admixture of pus and blood, with a greater degree of probability the cause of panaritium is herpes pathogens.
The most common herpes infection on the fingers occurs in children., in the presence of such bubbles and on other parts of the body - in the oral cavity, on the lips.

If you suspect herpes inflammation of the finger, treatment should be carried out as follows:
1. Apply Acyclovir ointment to the inflamed area for a week. After such treatment, the skin will return to normal in 1 or 2 weeks.
2. A bandage can be applied to the site of inflammation in order to reduce the risk of the herpes infection spreading to healthy parts of the body, especially mucous membranes.
If the use of the ointment did not bring results and the inflammatory process only intensifies, it is necessary to make an appointment with a doctor to choose further treatment tactics.

Folk remedies for the treatment of panaritium on the arm or leg

Folk methods are effective only at the initial stage of inflammation and abscess on the toes and hands.

• For this, lotions are used with infusion of herbs with antiseptic properties: chamomile, calendula.

To obtain the funds, you will need 200 ml of boiling water and 1 tablespoon of dry raw materials. The grass is poured into a container with liquid and left for a while. In a cooled infusion, a cotton swab is impregnated and applied to the affected area, fixed.

The amount of potassium permanganate should be such that the liquid acquires a pale pink color. A finger with an abscess is lowered into this solution, after a while it is removed, blotted with a towel and ointment is applied to the affected area, followed by a bandage.

• To obtain a salt-soda bath, it is necessary to dissolve a spoonful of soda and salt in 200 ml of water. Such baths are allowed to be performed alternately.
• onion compress

Onion compress - enough effective remedy in the treatment of panaritium. In order to cook it, you need to take ¼ of the onion, grate it on a coarse grater and put it on cheesecloth so that you get a layer 1 cm thick.
The compress is applied to the finger, covered with a film, and then fixed with a bandage. Such a compress should be kept on the affected area for 2 hours, then a bath with soda and salt is carried out and the onion mass is replaced with fresh one.
This alternation should be carried out 2 times a day. If there is no effect within 3 days, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

Panaritium in a child

Finger abscess in a child

The child's fingers need to be especially carefully monitored, since it is children who are more likely than adults to have, which can lead to an inflammatory process in the hands.
If a red spot appears near the fingernail of a child, you should immediately spread it iodine solution. You can also apply a cotton pad soaked in calendula tincture. Good help and lotions. This is necessary to stop the inflammatory process at the very beginning of its development.
When an abscess appears, in no case should you try to treat it yourself or pierce it with a needle. The best solution would be to see a doctor, he will carry out the necessary manipulations. Because in children, the inflammatory process and the formation of pus occurs very quickly are usually treated surgically.

Prevention of paronychia and panaritium

Home preventive measure for such conditions is the avoidance of damage and injury skin on the fingers: bruises, cuts.
It is also important to follow daily foot hygiene. More information about paronychia can be found in the video.

Using the services of a professional pedicure master will protect against improper processing of the nail plates, and its consequences: the occurrence of damage to the skin, ingrown nails and inflammation.

Wearing comfortable shoes will also eliminate these unpleasant situations.
Treatment of chronic diseases that can provoke inflammation of the toes is also important. Diabetes requires constant monitoring of blood sugar levels. Improving immunity will strengthen the body, activate forces to fight infections.

At least once in their life, almost every person has encountered a problem when pus forms under the nail of a finger or toe.

However, not everyone knows the cause of this disease, what it is called and how to act in such cases.

As a rule, most of us, having found pus under the nail, decide what to do on our own, without seeking help from doctors, and only in case of serious complications, when it is sometimes quite difficult to change the situation even for qualified specialists, they “sound the alarm”. However, all this can be avoided if you have certain knowledge and know how to behave in each specific case.

It is worth noting

Purulent inflammation of the skin under the nail plate or near it on the fingers or toes is called panaritium. Often the cause of its development is the infection of wounds of various origins with pathogenic microbes.

In addition, panaritium can develop independently, without any previous injuries, especially if certain conditions contribute to this, including:

• diabetes;
• impaired blood circulation in the limbs;
• fungal diseases;
• lack of proper hygiene care.

Also, such suppurations are often noted in children, especially those who bite their nails and break off the barbs and adults of certain professions - carpenters, joiners, agricultural workers, etc.

In addition to the main symptom of panaritium, purulent formation, this disease is accompanied by other signs, among which the following are most often noted:

• Constant strong pain in the area of ​​inflammation, which can also be pulsating.
• Severe redness and swelling of the soft tissues.
• Painful sensations and the impossibility of full flexion and extension of the inflamed finger.
• Increased human body temperature.

Of course, having discovered the symptoms of panaritium, you should consult a doctor, especially if the finger hurts a lot, the temperature has risen, and pus has accumulated under the nail. He will determine what to do by evaluating the real clinical picture, and prescribe the appropriate conservative treatment.

However, there are times when it is not possible to get to the doctor for some reason and you have to act on your own. In such a situation, it should be remembered that the sore finger must first be provided with complete care. In addition, warm disinfectant baths should be made 2-3 times a day from a weak solution of potassium permanganate or furatsilin, and special applications with Levomekol ointment should be applied to the affected area and fixed with tight gauze bandages.

It's important to know

Self-treatment of such a disease can be carried out only in the early stages of inflammation. With advanced forms, accompanied by pronounced symptoms, you should definitely seek qualified help from a surgeon in order to avoid possible serious complications.

Three major complications are identified:

• Sepsis or blood poisoning, which can be fatal if left untreated.
• Phlegmon extremities, characterized by the spread of purulent inflammation in the area of ​​fatty tissue.
• tendovaginitis leading to necrosis of the tendons and impaired mobility of the fingers.

An abscess under the nail - the main methods of treatment and preventive measures

As noted above, purulent inflammation under the toenail or toenail in the early stages is treated exclusively by conservative methods.

The patient is prescribed daily warm baths with a solution of salt, soda, potassium permanganate or furacilin, as well as dressings with antiseptic or antibiotic ointments.

In addition, local therapy can be supplemented with a complex one and consist in taking appropriate antibiotics in this case.

Provided that conservative treatment has not given its result, and the abscess under the nail increases, the doctor resorts to surgical intervention, as a result of which the formed purulent sacs are carefully opened, all the pus is removed from them, and the affected areas of the epidermis are removed. If it is not possible to leave the nail, then the nail plate is removed first.

This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia. After removing the infected area, a bandage with antibacterial agents is applied to the wound. The postoperative healing period lasts, as a rule, 5-7 days. All this time, the bandage is changed daily for the patient with the use of wound healing and antiseptic agents.

It's important to know

In order to prevent the moment when pus is already coming from under the nail, it is important to take preventive measures in a timely manner, namely, carefully treat the damaged areas of the skin around the nail plates with any antiseptic agent - iodine, hydrogen peroxide, brilliant green, etc.

If a splinter has fallen under the nail, it must be removed as soon as possible, independently. Then, appropriately, treat the wound or with the help of a qualified doctor, because the elimination of such a problem will take much less time than the further treatment of an inflamed and festering nail.

An abscess under the nail on the arm or leg - treatment with folk methods

In addition to traditional therapy, the treatment of panaritium can also be carried out with the help of traditional medicine, however, it is better to do this under the supervision of a doctor or correctly comparing traditional medicine and folk. Below we bring to your attention a few effective and proven recipes.

Recipe number 1. To eliminate an abscess under a fingernail or toenail, you need to take equal proportions of dry flowers of medicinal chamomile and sage, as well as leaves of St. John's wort, plantain, lilac, pour it all with 1 liter of cold water, put on fire and bring to a boil.

After that, let the broth boil for another 3-5 minutes, remove it from the heat, add a teaspoon of baking soda there, cool a little so that the bath is not hot, but pleasantly warm, and immerse the inflamed finger in it.

The procedure in the bath should be carried out for 15-20 minutes, and then, carefully pre-treated with alcohol or any other antiseptic, lift the nail plate itself with a small spatula and alternately press several times on the nail, then on the fingertip, thus releasing all the contents from the purulent pocket.

It's important to know

It is strictly forbidden to carry out such a procedure in non-sterile conditions and without preliminary steaming, this can lead to serious complications and the most unpredictable consequences.

Recipe number 2. To extract only the formed pus under the toenail or handnail, you must first prepare a warm bath from a solution of light pink potassium permanganate and hold the inflamed finger in it for at least 15 minutes. Then you should gently press several times on the nail plate, trying to remove the accumulated pus from under it.

After such a procedure, the finger and nail should be treated with a solution of iodine or any other antiseptic and a slurry of finely grated raw beets should be applied to it. The compress must be fixed with a tight gauze bandage and left for 4-5 hours.

Recipe number 3. An abscess under a toenail or handnail can be cured with propolis. To do this, you need to take propolis tincture and warm water in a ratio of one to five and make baths for a sore finger based on this solution, immersing it 3-4 times a day for 15-20 minutes. Within 3 days, all the pus from under the nail will come out and a rapid healing process will begin.

Recipe number 4. In the initial stages of the disease, when the pus under the nail on the hand or foot is just beginning to accumulate, you can try to provide first aid as follows. It is necessary to take a glass of hot water, dissolve 2 tablespoons of ordinary kitchen salt in it and dip the inflamed finger into the solution for several minutes for an hour. When the water has cooled and the temperature becomes acceptable, the finger must be kept constantly. Upon completion of the procedure, you need to well lubricate the nail and the skin of the finger around it with an iodine solution. Such emergency treatment should be carried out at least 3 times a day, so that the problem will be successfully resolved. In addition, propolis helps well against nail fungus and many other unpleasant diseases.

If there is a deformation of the plate on the finger and a void under the nail on the hand, it is necessary to determine the cause of such a disease in a timely manner and proceed to effective treatment. Hiding the floor varnish problem is an erroneous decision, the first step is to undergo a complete examination, finally determine the diagnosis, and finally eliminate the pathogenic factor. effective methods how to treat fingernail onycholysis, several, including medications and alternative medicine methods.

What is the void under the nail

Visually, these are white spots on the nail plate. However, in reality, the pathological process runs much deeper. The voids under the fingernails are fragments that are completely separated from the nail bed. Manicure takes on a disgusting appearance, and you can completely get rid of such a health problem with medication. For girls, this is the cause of an inferiority complex and bad mood, for adult women - a good reason not to delay a visit to a specialist.

signs

Identification of the focus of pathology is visual, but it is already more difficult to determine the impact of a specific pathogenic factor. Outwardly, the disease is manifested by the appearance of white spots on the nails, which somewhat change the usual structure of the plate itself - make it loose, heterogeneous. It is difficult not to notice such changes in your own manicure, outwardly resembling a harmful fungus. If a void has formed under the nail, this is the main symptom, the remaining signs of a disease called "Onycholysis" are presented below:

• thickening of the nail structure;
• change in the usual color of the nail plate;
• the appearance of scales in nearby areas skin;
• sensation of itching, burning, irritation;
• detachment of the nail plate on the arm;
• redness of the fingers;
• internal discomfort.

Causes of onycholysis

Timely identification of the root cause is the right direction to the rapid recovery of the patient. There may be several harmful factors, but it is important to determine the effect of the main one, to remove it from the patient's life in time. An abnormal void under the fingernail can form at any age for reasons that are infectious, inflammatory or allergic. So:

• long-term use of antibiotics and other synthetic substances;
• injury or chemical damage to the nail plate;
• skin diseases: psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis of various etiologies;
• chronic diseases of the digestive system, endocrine system, blood vessels and heart;
• fungal infection of the nails on the hand;
• poorly executed hardware or hygienic manicure;
• lack of vitamins, trace elements in the body.

Diagnostics

First of all, the doctor carefully examines the nails on the hand, or rather white voids, but a visual examination does not allow you to correctly differentiate the diagnosis. It is possible that an infection got inside, or the destructive effect of the fungus began with the tip of one finger, but will soon spread to the whole hand. To make an accurate diagnosis, the doctor carefully cuts off part of the focus of the pathology, and then examines it under a microscope to identify the specific features of the pathogenic flora. After that, the patient can be prescribed medical preparations for local use and oral administration.

Treatment of emptiness under the nail on the hand

Strengthening the nail plate and quickly eliminating the focus of pathology is possible if you find the correct explanation for why a void appears under the nails. Only then can you return the former beauty of manicure, inner self-confidence. The final choice of medicine depends entirely on the etiology of the pathological process, otherwise the disease only progresses. Here are some valuable expert tips:

1. If the void under the nail has become a complication of antibiotic therapy, it is necessary to clean the intestines, take probiotics from progressive dysbacteriosis.
2. In case of injuries, it is necessary to restore locally disturbed blood circulation, and for this, use externally creams and ointments, make compresses.
3. If a fungus penetrates under the nail on the hand, only antifungal drugs provide positive dynamics of the characteristic ailment.
4. When the cause of the pathology is the impact of aggressive chemicals, the first step is to exclude contact with the allergen - wear gloves.
5. If there is a void under the nail due to an illiterate manicure, it is necessary to provide high-quality hand care at home.
6. When a neoplasm forms under the nail, and the plate acquires an unhealthy shade (may even turn black), while it hurts a lot and makes you restless, the surgeon urgently performs an operation.

Treatment with drugs

The basis is general strengthening therapy aimed at the productive elimination of the pathogenic factor, restoring the integrity of the nail plate. After the body is oversaturated with antibiotics, such important trace elements as iron, calcium, gelatin, vitamins A and B are useful for it.

So that the problem with the hands no longer aggravates, and the voids under the nails do not upset with their appearance, it is necessary to avoid contact with conditional “aggressors”, wear rubber gloves and control the condition of the body, and timely identify hidden diseases. Before prescribing home treatment, it is important to consult a doctor, to exclude the risk of side effects, incompatibility with individual components.

If it was possible to establish that the fungus became the cause of the appearance of voids under the nail, the doctor prescribes antifungal therapy with the participation of ointments, varnishes, tablets and creams. For oral administration, he recommends tablets Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Griseofulvin; locally prescribes Clotrimazole, Miconazole, Econazole ointments for daily use. In complicated and neglected clinical pictures, the presence of such antifungal drugs as Loceryl, Belvedere, Batrafen is not excluded.

Treatment with folk remedies

If drug methods provide an instant therapeutic effect, then the therapeutic effect of folk remedies, although gentle, is very delayed. Therefore, it is customary to use time-tested alternative medicine recipes in a complex to speed up the natural healing process. To determine the intensive care scheme, it is better to contact a specialist, become the cause of the disease and eliminate the permanent complex of hiding hands from prying eyes.

Bath with iodine to improve nails

Such a time-tested remedy can help with the appearance of voids under the nails, however, home procedures are required regularly, and not for a single week. Iodine strengthens the nail, while it has pronounced bactericidal properties, a stable anti-inflammatory effect. Here is a tried and tested recipe:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a volume of 500 ml over a fire, but do not bring to a boil.
2. Add a few drops of iodine and vitamin A.
3. Mix, lower the nails with voids into the composition for 10-15 minutes.
4. The nail may temporarily acquire a yellowish color (from iodine).

Sea salt bath

The saline solution also has anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and regenerating properties, but if handled improperly, it can significantly harm health. You can start the procedure only in the absence of medical contraindications, in agreement with a knowledgeable specialist. So, the publicly available recipe for the preparation of the medicine is as follows:

1. In two glasses of settled water, add 1 heaping tablespoon of salt.
2. Stir, bring the saline solution to a state of uniformity.
3. Lower your fingers for 10-12 minutes, no more.
4. The procedure is carried out 1 time per day until the nail is completely restored.

Healing decoction for nails with chamomile and green tea

Both plant components are natural antioxidants, therefore, they effectively restore injured skin areas, eliminate frightening voids under the nail plates. The recipe below has no medical contraindications, it is equally suitable for adults and children to restore a flawless manicure. So:

1. Mix 1 tablespoon of green tea and chamomile in an enameled container.
2. Pour the mixture with a glass of boiling water, insist until warm.
3. Dip your fingers in a warm decoction for 30 minutes, but do not wash your hands after the session is over.

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The state of the nail plate, like a mirror, reflects the internal state of the body. If a cosmetic defect is identified, you need to find out the processes that led to the disease, and contact a specialist for treatment.

The main reasons for the appearance

The void under the big toenail is called onycholysis.

The disease develops under the influence of factors:

• Wearing tight shoes out of season. Due to pressure, the plate begins to delaminate and crumble, which can lead to the development of the disease and constant discomfort when picking up and walking for a long time in boots or shoes.
• Lacquer with poor quality composition. The more expensive the manicure product, the less it affects the structure of the toenail.
• Non-compliance with safety rules when working with chemicals.
• Hygiene procedures (pedicure) by an unskilled master, as well as old, unprocessed tools.
• Long-term medication.
• Sports activities.
• Fungal infections.

Types of pathogens of onycholysis

In the acute period of the disease, a person will become contagious to other people. Therefore, the patient must refuse to visit a public bath, sauna or pool. At home, he should have personal slippers and wardrobe items that are changed daily and thoroughly ironed before putting on.

The main sources of the disease are:

• dermatophytes;
• yeast fungi (candida);
• epidermophytons;
• rubrophytia;
• mycospores.

You can suspect a pathological process by signs:

• discoloration of the nail to gray or yellowish;
• itching, burning of the skin;
• a void has formed under the nail plate;
• in advanced cases, purulent discharge and deterioration of the body may appear.

The disease occurs simultaneously with mycosis of the feet, in which the skin of the feet becomes hyperemic, dry. There is a change in gait, lameness, bleeding in the interdigital spaces.

Features of diagnostics

If you suspect an illness, you should consult a doctor and undergo the necessary examinations:

• collection of anamnesis and complaints of the patient;
• visual examination of the nail - carried out under a lamp that gives blue light in the presence of a fungal infection;
• blood test for biochemistry, KLA, OAM;
• scraping from the site of the lesion and periungual space, laboratory research obtained material to determine the type of pathogen and the appointment of appropriate treatment.

Which doctor should I contact?

If symptoms of onycholysis are found, you should contact a podiatrist or dermatologist. After diagnosing the disease and identifying its cause, the doctor may prescribe an additional consultation with other specialists.

Principles of treatment

The therapy of emptiness under the nail is complex and includes:

• taking antifungal drugs;
• treatment of the plate with ointments;
• strengthening the immune defense;
• restoration of the affected part of the nail.

Therapeutic methods

Treatment of the disease is long and requires the use of several types of medicines:

• It is mandatory to use oral systemic drugs such as Fluconazole or Griseofulvin. Taking the pills takes 3 to 6 months.
• Local treatment with creams and ointments. These drugs can be applied as a compress at night. Before each procedure, take a bath with sea salt and lightly file the affected nail.
• The use of antifungal varnishes can eliminate unpleasant symptoms, as well as protect unaffected areas of the plate from further spread of the pathogen.

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Non-traditional treatment is suitable for people who have allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to medications.

Trays

The water for the procedure should not be too hot. The duration of the bath is 15-20 minutes.

• With iodine. Vegetable oil warm and add a few drops of iodine and vitamin A. This method will help strengthen and improve the condition of the nail.
• For a bath with sea salt, an ingredient without flavors and dyes is needed. Dissolve 1 tbsp in 2 cups of warm water. l. salt and pour into a basin.
• Mix and heat two tablespoons of olive oil and honey in a mug, add a chicken egg and dip the affected nail into the resulting mixture. After the procedure, wash the leg and lubricate it with cream.
• Treatment with beeswax should be carried out at least twice a week for a positive result.

Decoction with chamomile and green tea

Add chamomile and tea flowers in equal proportions to a glass of boiling water and boil for several minutes. After the resulting infusion has cooled, keep the affected finger in it for no more than 20 minutes. The tool can be used within three days. Before the procedure, warm up the broth.

Strengthening nails with calendula tincture

Oncholysis can be treated by daily treatment of the plate with an alcohol solution of calendula.

Lemon for nail health

The fruit is cut in half and placed in the pulp of the affected finger for 10-15 minutes. Lemon juice perfectly softens the nail, after which the place of the pathological process is filed.

For fungal infection

Antifungal therapy is carried out for a long time. The course of treatment must be completed to avoid relapse and exacerbation of the disease.

• Iodine. You can cure the fungus by regularly treating the affected area with an alcohol solution of iodine for three weeks.
• Propolis tincture. The diseased nail is soaked in the bee product for several days. After a short course of therapy, the nail exfoliates, and a new one grows in its place.

Before using folk remedies, it is necessary to consult a doctor to exclude allergic reactions or worsen the problem.

What can't be done?

The main aspect in the treatment of onycholysis is earlier contact with a specialist and identification of the pathogen. With a prolonged process, the lesion can affect the general condition of the body, and therapy will require the use of strong medications.

Prevention methods

To reduce the risk of re-infection, you must follow simple rules:

1. When visiting public places rubber slippers must be worn.
2. You can not try on or walk in someone else's shoes.
3. Do not use someone else's towel and manicure accessories without treatment.
4. Regularly inspect the skin and nails, when the first symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor.
5. Boots and shoes should be made from natural materials, according to the season, and not cause discomfort while wearing.
6. Change socks or tights as they get dirty.
7. Use preventive varnishes that protect the nail plate from external influences.
8. After the bath, wipe your feet dry, especially between the toes.
9. Apply a moisturizer to your feet to prevent dryness.

It is quite easy to protect yourself from the fungus that causes onycholysis: if you suspect an illness, do not delay the process and undergo an examination.