Mycosis of the legs- A common disease that affects every 5 residents of the planet.In 70% of cases, an infectious disease goes into the chronic stage and is recurrent in the warm season.It is important to carry out the correct treatment at home, the fungus between the toes in order to get rid of the pathogen once and for all.
The causes of the fungus between the toes
Every day, the amount of fungus between the fingers is increased.The main reason for this is non -compliance with hygiene rules.
There are several types of fungi that cause interdigital mycoses, and all of them are resistant to high and low temperatures.Not every antiseptic will be able to destroy fungi, which easily penetrate into microcracks and wounds on the skin of the fingers.
The interdal fungus is transmitted through:
- Shoes.
- Towels.
- Washcloths.
- Rugs.
- Manicure accessories.
- Lingerie.
The fungus easily clings to the footsteps, and if there is a wound or cracks, it is introduced into the skin.Very often, infection occurs in pools, gyms and on the beaches.People with weakened immunity are most susceptible to infection.
The most susceptible to infection people suffering:
- Diabetes mellitus.
- Dysbiosis.
- Varicose veins.
- Vitaminosis.
- Diseases of the lymph nodes.
- HIV or AIDS.
Weaken the immunity and increase the risk of infection:
- Hypothermia.
- Reception of antibiotics.
- Increased sweating.
- Pregnancy.
People with strong immunity can be carriers of pathogenic microflora, but they will not have external manifestations of the fungus.Subject to hygiene rules, infection may not occur.
However, you should be as careful as possible and at the first signs of mycosis between the toes to contact a dermatologist.
Fungus between the toes: symptoms
The initial stage in people with strong immunity may not give themselves out.A person suffers from light itching under a little finger or thumb, which passes after hygienic procedures.
People with a fungus can notice in the area of interdigital space:
- A slight redness that causes itching and burning.
- The skin gets off and itchs.
- Peeling.
- The skin is wet.
- White raid.
- The formation of sores with transparent liquid.
- Cracking the skin on the fingers.
- The leg is made, which makes the distribution of the fungus more intense.
As they spread, seals on the sole of the feet appear, sweating intensifies, yellow or gray spots occur.If the fungus penetrates the nail plates, their destruction with further deformation is observed.To get rid of nail fungus is very difficult, and treatment can last about a year.
The fungus between the toes can occur in three forms:
- Squamous.It is characterized by swelling and peeling of the skin, the separation of whitish scales and the expressiveness of the skin pattern in the affected area.The site, which was drawn with fungi, becomes brilliant.The nails are deformed.
- Hyperkeratotic.Symptoms of this form of the fungus on the legs are red-blue rashes in the inter-backing zone and on the skin of the fingers, enlargement and thickening of scales, which later change their color from white to gray-brown.The rash is "diluted" with liquid vesicles.Pathological foci merge and spread over the entire surface of the foot.
- Intriginous.At this stage, mycosis is manifested by swelling, inflammation and redness of the skin.The problem surface is cracking, peeling, deep erosion forms on it.
Development of the disease
In the erased state, mycosis can develop for a long time, without showing the symptoms brightly.Over time, inflammation, peeling processes, coarseness and keratinity intensify.Cracks may appear, the skin of the skin becomes unhealthy, acquires a gray-yellow tint.
With the development of the fungus on the legs, nails (onychomycosis) are affected.Damaged nail plates change color and structure, thicken, delax and crumble.A situation may arise when the nail is exfoliated or even tears.
The affected nail plates take a repulsive appearance, can grow and deform.Such a process often lasts years, harming health.
In less than 10 cases out of 100, the development of mycosis manifests itself in the form of a wet fungus.Such a defeat is characterized by the appearance of bubbles (vesicles) that burst.
A wet fungal infection between the fingers appears due to the wearing of the inappropriate “non -breathing” shoes, with improper self -medication, during long tourist campaigns or during stress, when the skin is prey and wet, and irritation occurs between the fingers.
Principles of effective treatment of the fungus between the toes
It will not be possible to remove unpleasant symptoms of fungal damage in a short time, it is important to stock up with patience and not interrupt the course of treatment after improving the clinical picture.
The fungus has high vitality, can be hidden under the skin, destroying the epithelium at the cellular level.
Home treatment of the fungus on the legs between the fingers includes complex therapy, the use of medicines and recipes of traditional medicine.An important component of the patient's healing is to eliminate the cause of the occurrence of a fungal infection in the body.
Than and how to treat a fungus between the fingers:
- Pills;
- Creams, ointments, gels, lotions, foams, varnishes, solutions;
- Vitamin complexes;
- Forth medicine - lotions, compresses, baths, wraps;
- Foot massage;
- Warming.
It is necessary to fight the disease at the initial stage, in an advanced form, the duration of therapy can stretch for months and years.Be sure to diagnose infectious lesions and strictly follow the prescriptions of the doctor.
Drug treatment
A sample of the antifungal drug is the ointment of Clotrimazole.It has a bactericidal, wound healing effect, detailed affects the infection, effectively eliminates external symptoms.
Method of application: For 2 weeks, the therapeutic composition should be applied with a thin layer on the affected area, fixed with a film on top, put on warm socks.In the morning, remove the remaining ointments and clean the skin from the dead particles of the epidermis.
To consolidate the result, the product must be used within 10 days after eliminating the symptoms of the disease.Similarly, a number of antifungal ointments can be used, to clarify the exact dosage of the medical composition with a specialist.
The affected nail on the foot is treated with medicinal varnishes or solutions.Apply a plentiful layer until completely dry.Feet for 5 hours after the use of drugs do not wet.
To get rid of infection at the system level, antifungal tablets are prescribed.The most effective tool is terbinafine.
The drug makes it possible to quickly cure the fungus between the fingers at home-within 3-4 weeks.Dosage per day of not more than 250 mg.The duration of the course is from 2 to 4 weeks.
An equally effective ITRACONAZOL tool is an antifungal agent of a wide spectrum of action.The course of treatment - 2 tablets per day for 2 weeks.To completely eliminate the disease, 2 courses will be required, with a break of 3 weeks.
With pronounced itching and general deterioration of the patient's condition, antihistamines and sedatives are prescribed.The body's protective forces are strengthened using vitamin complexes.Secondary bacterial infection is eliminated using antibiotics.
Folk treatment
There are many effective recipes that are aimed at eliminating the fungal infection, are salvation during pregnancy, breastfeeding, for the treatment of children and with individual intolerance to drugs.
To eliminate the fungus on the toes are used:
- Compresses based on a birch tar - steam legs in warm water, rub the birch tar into the damaged areas, apply the composition abundantly into the interdigital zone, and cover with a napkin towel.After 2 hours, remove the remnants of the mixture.Do not wash your legs for 2 days.Repeat the procedure 5 times.In the initial stage, you can completely eliminate the fungus without the use of medicines.
- Celandine oil is an additional therapeutic product, used for massage before bedtime, the course of treatment lasts about 4 weeks.
- Bath with soda and salt - take in equal amounts the component components, add hot water to the container, lower the legs for 15 minutes, after the skin, slightly dry with a towel.The procedure is done once a day, before bedtime.
- Lotions with vinegar - moisten a cotton swab in a 9% solution, attach to the affected areas, especially in the area of the little finger and ring finger, where the symptoms of the disease are most often exacerbated.After 5 minutes, rinse your legs in warm water.After you can apply antifungal ointments.
- The bath with iodine is the waterliter of the water with a teaspoon of iodine, hold your legs in a warm solution for 20 minutes, then you can rinse the grass decoction consisting of burdock, wormwood, plantain.Brew in a classic way - a spoonful of raw materials on a glass of water, boil for 5 minutes in a water bath.
In the treatment of the fungus between the fingers, a prescription with ground coffee is actively used - in a liter of water, 5 spoons of the main therapeutic component dissolve.The liquid is poured into the basin, where the legs are lowered for 30 minutes.The course of the procedure is every day for a month.
The bee product also helps effectively - wipe the legs dry, flood the area between the fingers of propolis, put on socks, and after 5 hours remove the remains of the composition.Improvement will occur in 2 months.
Features of the treatment of pregnant women
Caution choose treatment for pregnant women.Even external funds should be prescribed only by a doctor.
Preference should be given to recipes of traditional medicine, since strong antifungal agents will even fall into the mother’s body even with external use.
Features of the treatment of children
Even a small child can become infected with a fungus.The bulk of the drugs is prohibited for use in children up to two years.It can be difficult to get a fungus in a child, as kids cannot tolerate discomfort with, for example, vinegar baths.
For very young children, experts advise using herbal baths: based on a decoction of wormwood, celandine, etc.For older children, terbinafine in the form of ointment is most often prescribed.
During the treatment, observe the scheme when treatment is carried out for 10 days, and then the same amount of time is a break.
Preventive actions
To avoid repeated infection, it is important to strictly comply with preventive rules - to strengthen the immune system, observe a balanced diet, and drink at least 2 liters of liquid per day.
When visiting a sauna, pool, other places with high humidity, take interchangeable shoes with you, wipe the shoes dry after bathing.Change socks, tights, stockings daily.
Dermatologists are advised to make pedicure once every one and a half months to remove dead tissues in which the fungus can settle.It is desirable to perform the procedure at home or in proven cosmetic salons.
If a fungus was previously diagnosed, then at home it is necessary to make preventive foot baths using sodo-salt solution, iodine, vinegar.It is important to observe an active lifestyle that allows maintaining proper blood circulation in the lower extremities.
Conclusion
In the treatment of fungal infection, it is extremely important to diagnose the disease in time and begin targeted treatment.
Consultation of a dermatologist and thorough compliance with all requirements according to the treatment method and personal hygiene guarantee that the disease will not progress, and over time will completely retreat.