No one today can be immune from foot fungus. Its development takes place under certain favorable conditions (humidity and heat). Often the fungus is found not only on the nails, but also between the fingers. Infection with them occurs simply, for this it is possible not to contact directly with people who are ill with the disease. After all, such fungal spores live for a long time on all kinds of objects, clothes, shoes.
A certain tendency to fungus between the fingers
It happens that a person is completely immune to the fungus, even with frequent contact with infected objects. For someone, on the other hand, the disease develops immediately. Predisposing factors to fungi:
- state of immunity - when it is weak, the risk of developing the disease increases;
- age - in children, the skin is more susceptible to various fungal diseases;
- chronic or infectious diseases - they weaken the body, as a result it is easier for the fungus to penetrate the thickness of the skin or nails;
- increased sweat and sweat composition characteristics create a favorable environment for the introduction and development of fungi.
Possible infection
There are two main types of infections with this disease. Straight route:
- when walking barefoot on the floor, ground, grass;
- when in contact with someone with mycosis;
- when "communicating" with an infected animal.
Indirect means:
- when using items that have fungus (towels, shoes, underwear);
- when using animal care items, which may also contain fungi that are harmful to humans.
- The cause of the appearance of fungus between the fingers
The cause of the appearance of fungus between the fingers
The causes of appearance and fungus on the feet between the toes are very diverse:
- a warm and humid environment between the toes;
- violations of the integrity of the skin, even minor: cracks, cuts, pustules, wounds;
- poor quality, uncomfortable, tight shoes;
- physical fatigue, exhaustion;
- infections may occur in public areas (baths, saunas, spa beauty salons, swimming pools);
- pregnancy, dysbiosis, varicose veins.
Symptoms of the disease
The symptoms of the disease, which in the future must be treated, look like this:
- peeling between fingers;
- cracks that occur for unknown reasons;
- pain accompanied by severe itching;
- severe sweating on the feet;
- seal in a single area;
- formation of large spots with gray or yellowish color.
At first, the symptoms of the disease were not expressed: almost no itching, no discomfort. Therefore, many do not pay attention to the warning signs of the problem.
If you ignore the first symptoms and do not start treatment of the disease, the process will develop: mycosis will capture not only the interdigital space, but also other areas on the skin of the feet, will move to the nails, which will change color. , thickens, deforms and flakes off.
Therapeutic procedures using medications
Fungal treatment is a long process that requires a lot of patience and responsibility from the patient. At a minimum, treatment will take a month, but in some cases, the treatment process can take up to a year.
You need to find out from a specialist about the proper treatment of fungus between the toes. To do this, you need to contact a dermatologist. You can not cure yourself, otherwise there is a possibility of spread of the disease to other parts of the body.
Only a doctor can prescribe the correct and effective treatment, which will aim not only to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms, but also to rid the patient of the very cause - the causative agent of fungal diseases. For this purpose, various drugs are used:
- compresses made of special solutions - in this product it is necessary to moisten a cotton swab, spreading it between the toes, after 20 minutes the compress must be removed;
- antifungal ointment - not only relieves the symptoms of unpleasant diseases, but also destroys the cause, the fungus;
- tablets - drugs that must be taken orally, acting on the fungus systemically;
- in some cases, immunostimulants are also needed, which strengthen the immune system, making treatment more effective.
Effective treatment of fungal folk remedies
There are folk methods for treating fungi that have passed the test of time:
- Boil wormwood. To cook, you need half a kilogram of wormwood grass, it must be boiled for a quarter of an hour in clean water (3 l). Then the medicine is infused for 30 minutes, filtered and placed in a basin. In such a bath, you need to take care of your feet before bed.
- Salt bath. An effective treatment for fungus between the fingers is the preparation of a foot bath from sea salt. You need to heat the water, pour a little salt. Once the product has time to dissolve in the bath, you need to lower your feet there, steam thoroughly. It is not necessary to wash your feet after the procedure. It is advisable to wear top socks made of natural fabrics and sleep. Such a bath helps to make the skin of the feet soft, healthy. In the early stages of the fungus, such a bath perfectly helps solve this problem.
Consolidation of results
After the end of the treatment, the cracks and itching disappeared. Some symptoms no longer bother the patient, but this does not mean the treatment has ended. At the pharmacy, you need to order a special 25% solution of aluminum chloride. It will eventually remove the fungus between the toes.
It is very important to remember that fungal treatment will be successful if you always keep the skin of the feet clean - carry out a home pedicure with individual tools, remove flaky skin. It contains spores of fungal pathogens. If they are not removed, other infections are likely to recur. Therefore, during the foot bath, it is recommended to use a special brush to remove dead skin.
At the end of treatment, it is important to disinfect clothing and shoes. Otherwise, the disease may recur. For disinfection, it is possible to use the following agents: 25% formalin + 30% vinegar.
With this tool, you have to process all the things and put them in the package. And after 2-3 hours, things should be allowed to air. The fungus will be completely destroyed, and the person will be protected from re -infection.
Disease prevention
To prevent fungus that affects the area between the toes from returning, you need to follow these simple precautions:
- wear only high -quality and comfortable shoes only from natural "breathable" materials;
- after returning from work or walking, shoes must be treated with a spray with a disinfecting effect;
- you can’t try on other people’s shoes;
- after visiting public places, you need to wash your feet thoroughly, wipe dry, and at home you can treat with special drugs from pharmacies for prevention;
- need to maintain immunity at the proper level. For this purpose, it is recommended to include more fruits, vegetables, herbal teas, juices in the diet.
Do not neglect foot fungus prevention. It will help protect against this disease. Otherwise, once infected with the fungus, it will take a very long time to be treated. After treatment, you need to be careful not to recur. Remember: like any other disease, foot fungus is easier to prevent than to treat later.