Today, the fungus has become a fairly common disease, the infection often occurs in public places, especially those with high humidity. The parasitic fungus that causes mycosis can infect not only the skin, but also nails and even hair. How to treat fungus on the feet at home?
To combat this fungus, the drug offers a variety of antimicrobial drugs, the components of which are capable of destroying the cell membranes of parasites. However, not everyone in the process of treating fungus at home uses medications at the pharmacy; there are many folk recipes that help fight fungus no worse than medicines. For example, boric acid from foot fungus. It allows you to quickly get rid of unpleasant diseases.
You can be infected with the fungus in a variety of ways. The disease can be spread through direct contact with a sick person, through objects or objects with which he comes in contact. A few seconds after the infection, the skin will begin to peel off, this is the first symptom of the infection. Moments later, foot sweat will increase significantly, as a result of which a favorable environment emerges in which bacteria will multiply more quickly.
The part of the skin affected by the fungus will begin to redden and itch, and skin scales appear. Subsequently, the skin will begin to crack and pain and itching will appear. If the pathology affects the nail, then its appearance will change, its color will become whitish. If the fungus is not treated, then the nail plate tends to miss.
Methods of treatment, antifungal agents
Today, treating foot fungus is not that difficult. It is very possible to get rid of the infection even at home. At the same time, most drugs to fight mycosis are released in pharmacies without a prescription. You can also use traditional medical methods. However, it is recommended to consult a doctor before starting treatment, especially if you have diabetes or a relapse from the fungus. And be sure to remember that it is impossible to cure mycosis quickly; it is possible to get rid of the fungus only after a fairly long and thorough treatment.
Medicines sold through pharmacy chains can be presented in very different forms, but often it is an ointment. All anti-fungal agents are local in nature and are intended for external use only. It needs to be treated with such medications by applying them to the infected areas on the skin of the feet and nails. The duration of the course can be up to one and a half months.
It is often possible to get rid of mycosis sooner than the end of the recommended course, but it is necessary to continue to treat mycosis throughout the prescribed time, because due to premature cessation of drug use, there is a high risk of recurrence of the disease.
Keep in mind that almost all antifungal agents are not recommended to treat pregnant and lactating mothers, young children and people with individual intolerance to the drug.
Recently, external agents against fungi have become more prevalent. The drug is designed to stop the bacterial reproduction and growth. They are equally effective in treating fungal lesions of the nails and skin of the feet. Concentrated products kill fungi. Treatment must include the removal of areas of the skin or parts of the nail that are infected with the fungus on a regular basis. It is also important that the treatment can be done at home.
The preparation is available in the form of nail polish or cream. The duration of treatment directly depends on the size of the affected skin area and the neglect of the disease. The duration of the course of therapy can be up to one and a half months. The main advantage of the fund is its absorption of blood, which means that there is no need to be afraid of intoxication of the body.
To get rid of the fungus, you need to apply a cream on the affected feet, while no breaks are allowed. After the disappearance of the fungus, it is recommended to repeat the procedure several times, this will combine the effect achieved.
Methods of treatment with folk remedies
To cure foot fungus, like many other diseases, you can use folk remedies at home. A large number of different agents are used to fight the fungus. So, regular laundry soap or tar, or a vinegar bath, is very helpful. Treatment with celandine or soda also showed good results. In addition, folk remedies often contain a variety of ingredients.
However, it should be remembered that folk recipes usually only address the early stages of the disease; very problematic to cure mycosis at home without the use of medication.
All traditional medical methods are based exclusively on the external use of various natural remedies, these can be bathing or compressing with a solution. The treatment process can be started independently once the first signs of mycosis are detected. However, for effective healing, it is still better to see a doctor.
Soap in the treatment of diseases
Folk recipes for combating fungus, which contain soap, imply tar soap or laundry exclusively. This procedure is easy to do at home. This consists of removing fragments of dead skin and flaky nails. To do this, the feet are steamed, after which the feet and fingers affected by the fungus are thoroughly washed and brushed with a stiff brush for at least five minutes.
Washing soap works better with skin fungus, and in case of nail damage, it is recommended to use tar soap. After completing the procedure, the feet are washed with running water, continuing to rub them with a brush. The procedure was repeated at least 5 times in a row. After finishing the last one, you must dry your feet thoroughly and apply a moisturizer on it. Thin cotton socks can be worn for best effect.
The duration of treatment is about a week, the procedure is performed in the morning and evening. You can see a significant improvement after the third day of treatment with these simple folk remedies. Keep in mind that tar or laundry soap is quite effective in the early stages of the development of the disease; Neglected mycosis may not be cured in this way.
Baking powder
Folk recipes often contain the simplest and most affordable method for everyone. One of them is the most common baking soda you find in any home. Baking soda will help neutralize the burning and itching sensation that is a sign of a fungal infection. To do this, take a soda (about a tablespoon) and dilute it with water to get a thick paste, which will be rubbed on the affected part of the skin.
After that, you should wait for the paste to dry (about 10 minutes) and wash your feet with cold water, soda should be removed completely, soap is not recommended. After wiping thoroughly, it is recommended to apply corn powder or flour to the affected skin area. Foot treatment must be carried out several times a day and continue treatment until the fungus is gone.
Soda allows you to fight fungus without side effects. Therefore, soda can even be used to treat children. After completing the treatment, it is highly recommended to maintain personal hygiene and use laundry soap to wash the feet. For the prevention of mycosis, you can also use a soda or vinegar bath.
Celandine treatment
Many folk recipes that allow you to cure mycosis at home consist of celandine. Like other herbs, celandine is widely used as an antiseptic and healer. Celandine treatment methods can be very different. For example, a tray to which celandine is added in the form of tingtur.
To prepare such a color, celandine is poured with water and stored for about two weeks. Celandine can also be used in the form of an alcohol tincture, which is used to clean the affected area. If mycosis is found on the hands, then a celandine bath can be used.
It should be remembered that celandine is poisonous, therefore, after all procedures, you must make sure that it does not stay on your hands. Use soap for this. Celandine treatment usually lasts about fifteen days. Celandine can cure mycosis of fungal feet and nails.
Using other traditional medicines
Traditional recipes for athlete’s foot treatment often contain vinegar. Often, traditional healers recommend using wine vinegar. At home, fighting fungus consists of filling a bath with diluted vinegar and putting your feet in it for five to ten minutes. After this, the feet must be washed thoroughly using soap.
You can also neutralize the effects of vinegar solution with soda, which must be dissolved in water. As mentioned earlier, soda baths alone can be used to clean fungal skin, and in combination with vinegar, the results should improve. After completing the procedure, it is recommended to wear socks soaked in vinegar on your feet and sleep in them.
Pretty good results are also shown by the soap-soda solution used to clean the affected area. However, keep in mind that soap and soda solutions are best used not for the treatment of mycosis, but for prevention. Vinegar baths also do excellent prevention.
Fungus on the hands is much rarer than on the feet. Usually, the infection occurs after frequent hand -to -foot contact. Mycosis on the hands is treated in much the same way as on the feet. Since the presence of the fungus on the hand is detected more quickly, then the fight against it begins at an early stage. Even a not -so -powerful method can help perfectly.
The easiest way to get started is to try a soda or vinegar bath. In addition, it is recommended to clean the brush with vinegar several times throughout the day. If such a bath does not help, then you should use a stronger remedy.