Toenail fungus causes a lot of problems. The destruction of the nail is accompanied by pain, itching and burning. Fortunately, this disease is curable. In this article, we will consider the most common tool - nail polish. Unlike a cream or ointment, it does not wash off, on the contrary, it creates a protective film, cares for and treats the disease. And we will give an answer to an important question: what are the cheap varnishes for nail fungus?
Loceryl
"Loceryl" is not only a cheap nail polish, but also a very effective remedy that is well absorbed and eradicates the problem from the inside. There are different opinions and disputes around this varnish, so we will deal with it in order.
Composition
This drug includes amorolfine - the active substance contributes to the destruction of microorganisms, prevents them from developing and growing further. There are other components such as:
- triacetin;
- butyl acetate;
- methacrylic acid copolymer;
- ethanol;
- ethyl acetate.
These components help prevent damage to the nail plate.
The preparation kit includes disposable nail files to remove the dead layer, spatulas fornail polish, alcohol swabs.
Instructions
Loceryl is easy to use. There are some guidelines for its use:
- Wash your hands thoroughly, treat your nails with a disinfectant or cleanser. The therapeutic effect will be better if the nails are held in hot water for at least 5 minutes. Then the drug will enter deeper into the steamed plates.
- Infected areas can be cut off.
- Process with a nail file from the kit where it is not possible to cut with scissors.
- Using an alcohol-soaked napkin, treat the nails.
- The last step will be applying varnish.
It dries within three minutes. Watch how the infected nail grows, cut it off so that the medicine gets into the focus of the disease. It will be good if you varnish the entire nail, and not just where there is a visible fungus, so as not to provoke its reappearance. The advantage of varnish is that it is convenient to apply.
Treatment term
The treatment must be repeated once every seven days for 6 months (in the case of nail fungus on the hands), on the legs the duration of treatment is about a year. The term is not short, but there are no means yet that would cope with the problem faster.
As for contraindications, it is not recommended to use the remedy for nursing mothers and pregnant women, as well as for children. Nothing else is said in the instructions.
During treatmentit is forbidden to apply other varnishes, or build up nails. Sometimes this remedy causes a slight burning sensation.
How to choose cheap nail polish
How not to get confused with all the variety of medicines, because the compositions can vary greatly? A few tips for choosing:
- Choose name brand products, trust the reviews of those who have already used them.
- See composition and concentration. Choose them based on how badly the nail is affected.
- If the disease develops more strongly, then the active substance should be at least eight percent of the medicine.
- Don't expect to buy brand name cheap nail fungus polish. The price of such drugs is about 1400 rubles. Less well-known analogues cost 700 rubles.
- A doctor can advise a good varnish after examining the condition of the nail.
If we talk about pricing, then "Lotseril" is not the cheapest nail polish. Its price varies from 1200 rubles and above. It is no secret that in pharmaceuticals there are analogues of medicines in different price categories. Is there an analogue of Loceryl nail polish cheaper?
Cheap nail fungus varnishes
- "Batrafen". Very popular in America. The composition of the drug includes ciclopirox, which fights yeast and molds, it is also able to cure other infections. The medicine has contraindications. The scheme of application of this tool is as follows: after 24 hours, apply varnish infor a month, then every 4 days - a month; in the last 30 days of treatment, reduced to once every 7 days.
- "Exoderil". In its composition, the active substance is naftifine, which must be applied constantly, it is able to accumulate and thereby displace infection. Other components of this medicine also penetrate deep inside, preventing the fungus from developing. This varnish reduces itching, relieves irritation and inflammation, completely destroying mycosis. It is not advised to apply to children, pregnant and lactating mothers, and also if there are allergic reactions to the components of the composition.
- "Demicten". This cheap nail polish comes from a Russian manufacturer. It is notable for the fact that a decorative varnish can be applied on top of it. It is used not only in the area of the nail plate, but also on the skin of the hands, as it is a wound healing agent. Price - 300 rubles.
- "Mikozan". This drug is sold in a set with disposable nail files. It is recommended to apply several times a day and continue treatment for a month.
- "Oflomil". The absolute analogue of "Loceril", it also contains amorolfine.
- And, finally, Russian-made Amorolfin lacquer.
Not all medicinal products can be applied under decorative varnishes. Take into account the recommendations described in the instructions, follow them in order to avoid allergies, inflammation and other adverse reactions. If you ignore the manufacturer's recommendations, the treatment will simply be useless.
It is impossible to say for sure which polish is better. The choice of remedy in each situation is individual, the article describes the drug Loceryl and its analogues, cheaper nail polishes. Take care of nail hygiene so that mycosis does not cause discomfort and problems.
