Many people see TV ads about foot fungus remedies, switch channels and think: "I'm not worried, I will never get a fungus! " It would be great if it happened like that, but it's easier to infect than you think and get rid of it is incredibly difficult.
Sometimes they do not consult a dermatologist promptly for a fungal infection of the leg, as they do not believe it is her. "It's not a fungus, my friend has a fungus, and he doesn't look like that, " some argued. In fact, the symptoms of this infection can vary, and if you have any discomfort in the foot area, see your doctor immediately. He will do tests and only then will he confirm the diagnosis.
Or may not notice itching, peeling, changes in the condition of the toenail? In the end, this is not a disease of the internal organs and does not pose a terrible threat. And it was a shame to go to the doctor, suddenly thinking that I was in vain. And this idea is also widely disseminated among the people. And such an attitude towards one's own health can be called irresponsible. After all, it will be easier to cure the fungus in the early stages, otherwise the disease will go away or get worse. And most importantly, your family members can also get a yeast infection. Therefore, it is impossible to have two comments on this matter. Let's treat, time!
How and where do they get a yeast infection?
Mushrooms can wait wherever we go barefoot: on the beach, in a swimming pool, in a bathroom and even in a normal apartment. Generally, this infection can affect any area of skin, but the feet are most affected due to a number of factors. These include frequent wearing of poor-quality shoes, increased perspiration in the legs, and more frequent contact with surfaces where fungi can live. The mycelium spreads very quickly under the skin, causing itching and other discomfort.
Let's take a closer look at the path of infection.
- The fungus can be spread from person to person by sharing shoes (eg, slippers), wearing socks, sharing towels, as well as from sleeping partners.
- In public swimming pools, baths, saunas, on the beach barefoot. For a fungus, a humid environment is ideal for spawning. Shale or sheathers can help keep you from getting infected.
- In the manicure and pedicure room, if the tools are not disinfected well enough, or simply when using someone else's tools at home. It is best to see a long-term nail professional who does not suffer from such excess and use personal tools at home and treat them with alcohol each time.
Strengthening the immune system will help reduce the risk factors, but no one has yet repealed the rules of personal hygiene. It is important to trust the treatment of the fungus to the doctor, not to use folk formulas.
How do I recognize foot fungus?
Many infections are consistent with the concept of fungi, their manifestations can vary. But there are some symptoms that are common to most of them.
First of all, itching. Weak at first, but over time they get stronger and can't stand it anymore, especially at night. Foot soak with thistle, sage, and other herbs provides temporary relief, but the fungus does not go away and continues to cause itchiness and irritation.
The nails are hard to see. They turn yellow and darken, color may be inconsistent, break open, flake off, and have a rough surface. Changes in the nail plate begin at the edge and gradually spread to the epidermis.
Over time, your feet start to sweat, even with sandals and flip flops, and an unpleasant smell emits.
The skin of the feet may not change color, or it may be reddish and then flake off.
If you experience at least one of these symptoms, seek medical attention. Perhaps he will rule out the diagnosis as fungal, and itching can be a common allergy. But you can only find out after passing the tests. Neglecting the disease can cause the nail to completely peel off, and constant scratching can damage the skin, the infection gets inside and causes sores.
How to treat foot fungus?
Treat as directed by your doctor! Tests will tell you which fungus you have and what treatment will depend on. Doctors can sometimes advise the use of folk remedies in combination with pharmaceutical preparations and medical procedures. Let's take a closer look at all of these methods.
- Laser treatment.During laser treatment, the beam goes deep into the skin, destroying the mycelium - the mycelium. The number of lessons is from three to ten. Wave radiation is generated by a special apparatus. The fungus from such impact is gradually destroyed. Sometimes wave therapy can take up to three months with a little rest.
- Medical Procedures.These include treatment with radiation waves, cleaning the skin with a manicure or medical pedicure. Manicure or pedicure medicine does not provide a deep treatment for the fungus, they are used in the late stages of the disease to make the nails or feet look more or less normal.
- Medicines.Only a doctor can prescribe this or that medicine. It can be pills, ointments, creams, lotions, varnishes.
- Folk remedies.These are trays, infusions, oils with herbs and other plant parts. They are used only in combination with medications. Bathing can relieve itching, improve the appearance of the skin, but will not completely get rid of the fungus. The most common is a bath with oak bark or cineraria, propolis on alcohol, tea tree oil.
Again: fungal treatment is not an easy task and you shouldn't start it without a doctor, otherwise you can push the disease further, but it will remind you often. through to itself.