"Bifosin": the effectiveness of nail fungus and skin

Fungal diseases are very common. But not always a person understands that peeling between the toes, cracks in the heels or a thickening of the nail plate are the result of infection. Mycoses are contagious. The disease cannot be started.

Need for treatment

An unaesthetic appearance of the skin or nails is not the worst manifestation of the fungus. Developing, it causes immunological disorders, allergic reactions that cannot be explained.

If untreated, a slight flaking on the heel will go to the rest of the foot. Thickening of the skin, roughness will cause discomfort. Over time, painful cracks will appear. Nails can also peel and crack. And in the future, the infection can spread to the hands.

The composition of the drug, mechanism of action and indications for use

The composition of the drug "Bifosin" includes the antimycotic bifonazole. It is a derivative of the imidazole group. The spectrum of influence is wide. It may have a fungicidal effect, and sometimes fungicidal, depending on the concentration of the substance. At low - the growth of fungi is suppressed, and at high - they die.

Active against the following microorganisms:

• trichophyton;
• microsporum;
• epidermaphyton;
• yeast-like mushrooms;
• malaysia furfur;
• corynebacteria;
• gram-positive cocci.

The drug disrupts the synthesis of ergosterol. This is one of the most important components of the cell wall of the fungus. With its deficiency, damage to the cytoplasmic membrane occurs. In order to fungicide affect yeast-like fungi of the Candida genus, high concentrations of the substance in the affected area are necessary.

Indications for use:

• dermatomycosis on smooth skin;
• candidiasis on the surface of the skin;
• defeat of mycoses of the feet and nails;
• pityriasis versicolor;
• erythrasma;
• fungal infection of the scalp.

With the help of the drug, you can also treat thrush on the genitals, candidal balanoposthitis.

Release Forms

The medicine is available in various forms, which is reflected in the table.

Table - Dosage forms of "Bifosin"

The choice of the appropriate remedy must be agreed with the doctor. The percentage of active ingredient in all forms is the same, so they are often oriented on ease of use.

For example, the solution penetrates well into the deeper layers of the skin and remains there for up to 36-48 hours. Therefore, it can be used only once a day. In the same form, the medicine is easier to apply to the scalp. And the spray is available in bottles with a spray, so it is more convenient to use it on areas of smooth skin.

Terms of use

Use the medicine locally. If this is a spray, then it is sprayed onto the affected areas of the skin, slightly capturing healthy ones. After waiting for complete absorption.Powder and cream are conveniently used to treat the feet and nails, as well as the genitals. Rub a small amount of the product until completely absorbed.

The duration of treatment depends on the pathology:

• smooth skin dermatomycosis - two to three weeks;
• damage to the feet and interdigital folds - three to four weeks;
• erythrasma and pityriasis versicolor - two weeks;
• candidiasis of the skin, genitals - two to four weeks;
• scalp lesion - four weeks.

Nail damage

From nail fungus, the drug is used for a long time. It is recommended to carry out treatment according to a special technique:

• application - a small amount of cream is applied to clean nails affected by the fungus;
• bandage - to enhance the action, the infected areas are closed with a bandage or adhesive;
• time - the bandage is removed after a day;
• baths - hands or feet are placed in a bath of warm water for 20 minutes, then a softened nail is removed with a special scraper;
• new applique - reapplied cream under the dressing.

After the disappearance of laboratory symptoms of the fungus, it is recommended for prevention to apply the drug for another week.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation (the drug penetrates into breast milk), as well as with individual hypersensitivity. Expectant mothers are not particularly recommended for such treatment in the first trimester.

Stop using the drug when side effects occur:

• allergy;
• itching
• redness at the site of application;
• burning;
• eczema;
• dermatitis;
• rash.

But undesirable effects are observed very rarely and quickly disappear after discontinuation of the drug. No cases of overdose have been reported.

Analogs

In the absence of the original drug in the pharmacy, you can use analogues of the active substance. For example, creams "Bifasam", "Mikospor". Also, a complete replacement can be means that are similar in mechanism of action:

• “Ketoconazole”;
• «Nystatin».

"Bifosin" is effective in the treatment of fungus, but only with a continuous course of therapy and daily application. This does not allow a decrease in the concentration of the drug in the tissues.

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