The most common fungal disease is foot mycosis. Fungus on the feet most often appears in the area of fingers and nails. Despite modern technology, old scabies continues to torment people. They still need systematic drug use and patience in achieving goals.
It is easy to get infected with the fungus, but getting rid of it is not so easy. The fact is that getting on the surface of the skin, under the influence of favorable conditions, the fungus begins to grow, while destroying the epidermis or nails.
Symptoms that indicate that the fungus has appeared
Fungal infections of the feet come in many forms. They have their own symptoms, but some are characteristic of all types of fungal manifestations.
You can diagnose the disease by the following signs:
- severe itching;
- Changes in the color of the skin and nails in the place where the fungus grows;
- Some forms of fungal infections present as small rashes or watery pimples;
- peeling skin;
- Redness and swelling;
- Sometimes the body temperature rises, in most cases - no higher than 37 degrees;
- The affected nail loses its elasticity, begins to peel and crumble or even crumble, the skin near the nail is purulent;
- Watery pimples become cloudy over time, the internal contents become purulent.
Fungus on the feet and the cause of its activity
Almost everyone on Earth is a carrier of fungal infections, but not everyone is sick with them.
The infection is activated for the following reasons:
- Violations of the endocrine system;
- Visit public pools, saunas, baths without special shoes;
- High humidity contributes to the development of infections, for example, wet shoes, less dry feet after hygiene procedures;
- Weak immunity.
Fungus and its therapy with pharmaceutical drugs
Treating a fungal infection is a long process. It is very important to choose the right medication and recognize the disease in time. No one will do this better than a dermatologist, you should not experiment on your own. The fact is that the area of skin affected by the infection looks like normal dermatitis.
miconazole antifungal agent
It has a wide range of applications, that is, it fights various types of fungal infections. It is considered one of the most effective. Treatment can be started after a doctor's prescription.
To get rid of the infection, treat the problem skin or nails 2 times a day. For a better therapeutic effect, you can bandage the affected fingers or nails after using the medication. Treat for at least 2 weeks. After the symptoms of the disease disappear, you need to use the medication for about a week.
It is contraindicated to use this drug for people with severe liver pathology. Side effects are associated with allergic reactions.
According to many grateful patient reviews, the drug is a very effective remedy for parasitic fungi. Quick to help, and rarely recurring. The first significant results appear in the 2nd week of treatment.
Preparation of undecylic acid
Undecylic acid is the main active ingredient. In addition to the fact that the drug helps get rid of fungal infections, it promotes healing of damaged skin.
To heal faster, lubricate the damaged part 2 times a day daily.
Treat for at least 15 days. If necessary, repeat the course in the same way.
The drug has several contraindications: allergic reactions, skin diseases of non -fungal origin in the acute phase. Side effects are also associated, to a greater extent, with allergies.
After using the drug, the weeping wound quickly heals, which sometimes appears under the influence of mycosis. The itching disappears in a few days.
Homeopathic antifungal remedy with psoralen
The main component is psoralen, which is extracted from the seeds of a plant called Ammi. It acts as a remedy against the reproduction of the infection, and also contributes to its elimination.
To get rid of the fungus, lubricate the surface of the affected skin area with gel 3 times a day. After each application, a characteristic film appears on the surface of the toes. Wash with soap and water before next use. Then wipe your feet dry, then apply the medicine again. The treatment lasted 3 weeks. It all depends on the outcome. If the disease will "resist", the course can be continued for another week. If the disease recurs, repeat the treatment according to the same scheme.
After application, the first significant results appear no earlier than 7 days. Itching gets faster.
Quinoningin antifungal agent
It is used for mild forms of skin damage, it is not used for nails.
Treat with this medicine 2 times a day, apply the powder on clean and dry skin. Also treat shoes and socks with medication. The maximum course is 4 weeks.
After application, the fungus no longer exists after some time. The first significant results appear no earlier than 7-8 days of treatment.
Means to remove affected nails
The main component is urea, in concentrated form it acts as an acid.
Usually, with severe damage to the nail, it is removed surgically. This is necessary because no medicine will get under the nail plate. Accordingly, any treatment will be futile. The infection gets under the nail and multiplies. The new plate will grow back in time, but is already healthy.
To remove nails without surgery, treat with an emulsion every few days. Dissolve a little soap and baking soda in warm water first. For one liter of water, take 20 grams of soda and the same amount of shaving dry soap. Steam your feet to soften nails. Then use a preparation that dissolves the surface of the nail plate horn.
It is advisable to protect the skin near the nail during the emulsion treatment so as not to damage it. The next step is to seal the area treated with plaster. The usage time is indicated in the instructions.
Then remove the soft layer with a nail file for a pedicure or manicure. How many times to apply - depends on the thickness of the nail plate. This package is designed for a few fingers.
Contraindicated in those who have an allergic reaction to it or one of its ingredients. No information on side effects.
After proper use, the nail plate becomes thinner and gradually dissolves completely, giving access to the skin of the fingers. The preparation contains tea tree oil, which acts as an antiseptic, disinfecting the unprotected surface of the skin, so that the fungus can be dealt with more quickly.
How to deal with problems at home?
Treatment of the disease at home with natural remedies can be effective, especially in the early stages of development. It is better to eliminate complex forms with medication, so as not to waste time.
Recipe #1
Take 100 grams of milk weed. The whole plant is used, from the roots to the flowers. Put in a thermos and fill with water, you need about 2 liters. If there is no suitable thermos, you can prepare the medicine in any container, which is then covered with something dense to keep the body warm. After a few hours, pour into a basin and steam the feet affected by mycosis. Repeat every 3 days. Treatment lasts from 14 days.
Recipe #2
Wet clean socks with wine vinegar and squeeze well. Put your feet up before bed. Vinegar has antiseptic properties. Helps get rid of fungus. The treatment lasts at least a month.
Recipe #3
Brew coffee in a pot. Pour the prepared liqueur into a bowl and steam your feet in it. Therefore, not only get rid of the fungus in a few days, but also relieve fatigue from the legs. Repeat the procedure for how many days in a row.
Preventive measures to prevent the onset of the disease:
- If you experience excessive sweating in the feet, take an herbal bath every evening, change your socks regularly;
- It is advisable to soak your feet in a solution of salt or soda, for this, dissolve one tablespoon of the product in a liter of water and hold your feet for 15-20 minutes;
- Iron bed linen and socks after washing with a hot iron, at high temperatures the fungus dies;
- Disinfect shoes periodically in a special way, such as formalin, to kill the infection, a 1% solution is enough.
Treatment of the problem is carried out at home in all of the above ways. Effectiveness depends on your approach. Proper use of medication guarantees 100%results. It is better to choose a drug that suits the doctor.