The fungus can be detected in any part of the body, but most often affects the skin of the feet.This is due to the wearing of shoes, which is very well -worse than clothes.The legs still sweat strongly, and the bloodstream in them often slows down, especially in the elderly and people with chronic diseases.All this creates excellent conditions for the spread of pathogenic mushrooms.About 70% of people at least once in their lives have encountered mycosis, and in 20% it exists in constant form.To get rid of the fungus, you must first recognize it and identify the type of pathogen.After the disease, it can be treated at home.
What does the fungus look and manifest
Fungal diseases are called mycosis.Dermatomycosis can develop on the legs - a fungus of the skin or onychomycosis - damage to the nails.They are often combined as the infection quickly spreads to nearby areas.
The incidence of different pathogens is distributed as follows:
- In 80-90% of cases, dermatophytes cause the disease.There are many varieties of these parasitic mushrooms: trichophitons, epidermophitons and others.With these mushrooms it is easy to infect when visiting public places, as their disputes live in the environment for a long time, especially with high humidity;
- In 5-10%damage is detected in representatives of microflora yeast.The disease is characteristic of people with reduced immunity and sweating, as mushrooms are applying for conditionally pathogenic and live in the human body from its birth;
- At approximately the same frequency as candidiasis there is mycosis caused by molds.They usually affect the thumbs in people over 60;
- In analyzes, several pathogens are often found, even from different groups.At the same time, mixed infections give a complex clinical picture, so a diagnosis is required - it will allow you to choose the preparations suitable for treatment.
The fungus of the legs look different.Sometimes it can be determined by the first glance.However, the deleted forms can be concealed as other diseases and conditions:
- eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis;
- Onodystrophy (changes in nails resulting from a disorder of trophic processes);
- nail injuries;
- bacterial infections;
- Ichthyosis and others.
This is the second important reason why you should consult a doctor to make a definitive diagnosis.
Symptoms of Mycosis
General symptoms characteristic of mycosis:
- The itching increases in the evening;
- unpleasant sweet odor from the legs, regardless of hygiene measures;
- peeling and skin exfoliation;
- White flour -shaped plate;
- small destructive watery bubbles;
- cracks between the fingers, on the heels;
- Change in the color of the nails, the appearance of spots, stripes on them;
- Thickening or, conversely, thinning of the nails;squeezing and destroying nails.
Important!These signs do not always appear at the same time.If at least one of them is noticed, for example, itching that is not allergic, you should consult a dermatologist.
Forms of the disease
Forms, that is, the appearance of fungal damage depends on the pathogen, the stage of the disease and the characteristics of the patient's body.Definitely from clinical manifestations:
- Erosion of interdal fibers.It is more common with sweating of the feet, wearing tight shoes, flat legs, excess weight.Between 3, 4 and 5 toes of the foot there are painful cracks, areas of redness.The skin is exfoliated with large flakes.There is weak itching between the fingers;
- Moccasin -like shape.The Athlete's "approach" is called different.It is more common in men.The lesion affects the sole and the lateral parts of the foot.The skin peels off, peels, dries.Of Sones Rude, cracks.With a long existing disease, the nails change - become matte, yellowish, decayed;
- Form of vesicle-pustuaria (brew).It is characterized by the predominance of bubbles with liquid.When cracked, ulcers are formed.Often, due to the large area of wounds, bacterial infection is joined, maintenance occurs.The disease is accompanied by itching, pain, edema.Sometimes body temperature even rises;
- Hyperkeratolytic form.It is manifested by thickening of the horny layer of the skin.Grinds appear on the feet, the skin pattern is deepening, the color changes to grayish-yellow.Lighter calluses occur on the soles and sides.Peeling is usually small, imperceptible;
- Deleted form.The clinical signs of the disease are inherent.There is usually fine flour, such as peeling, which many consume for dry skin.However, it does not move from the use of food creams.Sometimes weak itching occurs, the legs smell unpleasant.
Treatment of fungus on the feet
Fungal preparations for external and internal use are intended to treat skin mycosis.If the disease at the initial stage has not affected the nails, it is easy to cure with ointment, a cream, a solution that can be purchased at any pharmacy.
The main antifungal drugs:
- Imidazole derivatives (clotrimazole, bifonazole);
- triazole derivatives (fluconazole, itraconazole);
- Alleles (terribin, naphthifin).
Both expensive, advertised and cheap are produced based on both expensive, advertised and cheap.Prices can vary ten times, so you can ask the doctor to name alternative options if he prescribes an expensive medicine.
Folk methods for treating mycosis
Up to 50% of patients with mycosis are trying to be treated with folk remedies.The reasons are different - from the desire to save yourself to the unwillingness to consult a doctor with "shameful" inflammation.Some products traditionally used by fungi really help to cope with the infection, but you need to choose them wisely and not wait for the impossible.
Characteristics of Folk Recipes:
- You need to use them for a long time and regularly - there will be no quick result;
- It is important to take into account possible allergic reactions, individual sensitivity and intolerance to components;
- Do not trust the healers who say that you can cure nail fungus or skin for a use of some kind of unconventional medicine.Getting rid of the disease is immediately unrealistic.
Onychomycosis is treated longer and more difficult than ordinary fungus.This process can be accelerated if you remove the plate affected by the pathogen.Today, no surgery is required.The nails are removed with a laser, a special device with nozzle removal or chemical keratolytic agents.
Vinegar
Natural vinegar, apple or wine helps to remove the fungus of the foot due to the change in the skin of the skin.Dermatophytes love an alkaline environment, so vinegar is catastrophic to them.Baths with the addition of 6 or 9% vinegar (3 tbsp per 1 liter of hot water) are used for treatment.The legs are kept in them for 15-20 minutes, after which they are thoroughly dried with a towel (it changes daily).Repeat the bathrooms every day before going to bed for two weeks.
Soda
Soda drill soda is useful for candidiasis because mushrooms, similar to yeast, prefer a slightly acidic environment.For therapeutic bath in 1 liter of hot water, 2 tbsp L. L.Soda and 1 tspiodine.Another recipe: 2 tbsp.l.Soda and 1 tbsp.l.Sea salt.After the bathroom, you need to rinse your feet with clean water.
Oak bark
The tannins, the knitting substances of the oak bark, the compact upper layer of the skin and the fungi cannot penetrate deeper.But its value is not exhausted by it.The oak bark has the following healing properties:
- anti -inflammatory;
- healing;
- antimicrobial;
- antifungal;
- deodorization;
- Reducing sweating.
For prevention, such baths are made once a month, allowing you to forget forever about fungi, sweating your feet, cracks on the heels.
Celland oil
It is a versatile cosmetic and therapeutic product that can be used for various purposes, including in the fight against fungi.It has the following properties:
- wound healing;
- Anti -surrounds;
- antimicrobial;
- fungicidal;
- painkillers.
You can prepare the therapeutic composition of dried raw materials yourself.To do this, pour 250 g of grass with 0.5 l oils, hold in a water bath for 1 hour.Then they insist in a dark place for 3 weeks, filtered and cleaned in the refrigerator.
The oil is applied to clean dry legs, nails, light rubbing, leave for 20 minutes.The remains are wet with paper towels.Pure socks are placed on top.The procedure is performed once a day for two weeks.
With interdigital erosion, you can moisten pieces of cotton wool in oil and lie between your fingers at night.
Onychomycosis is treated with compresses in the initial stage.Part of the cotton -saturated cotton pad is applied to the pre -treated nail (stewed, cleaned).The attacker is placed on top.The compress is left at night.
Tea tree
Another product that helps you quickly get rid of the fungus on the legs and an unpleasant odor.You should use 100% essential oil for treatment.It is better to dilute it yourself, as the purchased cosmetic or massage oil may contain a very small concentration of the desired product.
Tea tree is used in the same way as Salandin, after diluting essential oil with basic (olive, coconut or other) in a proportion of 1 to 3. For preventative purposes, it is recommended to add it to the baths of the feet (10 drops per liter of water).
Garlic
An effective but unpleasant smelling and dangerous remedy for fungi.Garlic juice is very caustic, with careless handling you can get strong burns.In addition, the aroma of this plant is very resistant, it does not disappear for a long time.However, when you are on sick or vacation leave, you can try the following folk recipe:
- Mix freshly squeezed garlic juice, medical alcohol and water in equal proportions;
- Insist in a warm dark place for two days;
- Apply on clean legs for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water;
- Repeat the procedure twice a day for at least a week.
Important!This tool cannot be used if there is severe skin damage - crying cracks, erosion, wounds.It will burn loudly.
The easiest way to use garlic on onychomycosis is to apply your juice with a cotton swab on prepared nails, avoiding hiding on the skin.This procedure is performed before bedtime, washed in the morning with water.
Reviews for the treatment of the fungus of the foot with folk methods
It is strange that they do not write anything about the tar soap.He helped me with the fungi.The shelf should be grated and dissolved in water.Lower your feet for half an hour.The first day when my skin went with pieces, I removed it with my hands, sometimes Terpy Ter.A week later, the legs were like a baby pink, healthy.Only then is it necessary to smear the hand cream, the soap is very dried.
From the fungi between my fingers I made the following composition: glycerin and acetic acid 1: 1. Glycerin in pharmacies is sold, it is cheap.There is an incomplete balloon, you can pour vinegar and shake it straight into it.Lubricating this between the fingers every day, after a week, cracks strengthen.
Many medicines are impossible for children because their skin is thin, delicate.Therefore, fungi children are good at applying raw potatoes.It releases itching and heals combs, but it is necessary to cure for a long time, about a month.