Dermatophytosis is a common skin disease triggered by pathogenic microorganisms. You can be infected through direct contact with sick people, in public places, where there is a habit of sharing shoes and towels (in baths, saunas). Traditional medicine offers many ways to get rid of this disease. At the same time, it is also valuable to treat fungus on the feet at home with the help of improvised means.
Main symptoms
Fungal infections of the feet manifest as follows:
- Red and itchy skin, initially felt on its own in the area between the fingers. Furthermore, pathological changes in the skin are observed throughout the sole.
- Severe peeling of the skin due to dryness, accompanied by irritation. Small cracks appear, gradually turning into deep wounds, accompanied by painful sensations. With an advanced form of infection, the outer part of the foot may also be affected.
- The disease progresses with the formation of small itchy bubbles that are evident between the toes and on the soles of the shoes. When opened, they lead to the formation of sores, itching, and soreness.
Folk remedies to fight infection
On a person's feet there is a slightly acidic reaction environment. For this reason, the fungal bacteria that surround a person do not have the opportunity to penetrate the epidermis. The body's natural defenses are weakened as immunity decreases, and a warm and humid environment is created for pathogens.
At such times, the skin of the feet weakens, and the microsporias easily attach to it, starting their active life. The use of the drug prescribed by the doctor does not always give satisfactory results and you must repeat treatment according to a modified regimen. In such a case, it is recommended that you use herbal medicine and to treat and prevent foot fungus at home.
Benefits of Iodine
This drug has a strong antiseptic effect, is a strong halogen, gives the protein components a high degree of folding. Since fungal spores are composed of proteins, iodine neutralizes them in a short time and prevents recurrence of the disease. You need to know that:
- During treatment, iodine can cause an allergic reaction, so it is recommended to conduct a test on healthy skin before use (1 drop in the bend of the elbow).
- The drug described is highly effective in the early stages of infection, because the mechanism of action on the protein acts only on the surface of the skin.
- If applied too often to the affected areas of the legs, iodine can cause burns.
Iodine alcohol solution has a high concentration. It is recommended to dilute before starting treatment with ordinary medical alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. The resulting product is applied directly to the affected areas of the legs, having previously been steamed in warm water and wiped. dried. The course of treatment should not exceed 1 week, in order to achieve a positive result, it is necessary to use anti-infective drugs in parallel.
Hydrogen peroxide
This substance is known for its antiseptic properties, it is a natural regulator of important metabolic processes occurring in the human body. This justifies the regular use of hydrogen peroxide in the home treatment of fungal infections of the feet.
It is necessary to prepare a 3% peroxide solution, on its basis, carry out the application for 10-15 minutes. Before the procedure, the infected skin is steamed and dried, and the peeling epidermis is removed. A cotton swab is moistened with liquid and applied to the center of the lesion, firmly fixed. At the end of the procedure, the application site is wiped with a clean cloth, but not washed. To get a positive result, it is necessary to carry out treatment for at least 5 days.
Celandine
The celandine is known for its healing properties and is widely used in folk medicine. This plant is especially effective in treating various types of skin lesions and infections. The secret lies in the large amount of saponins and alkaloids present in its juice.
Various baths, decoctions and infusions of celandine are known, which in a short time help to get rid of the infection on the skin of the feet. Heal freshly plucked juice. To quickly recover from fungal diseases, it is recommended to use a decoction of medicinal herbs at the same time, then use fresh celandine juice to treat skin lesions.
Prepare a decoction for bathing: 500 g of fresh pot cilantro or 100 g of dry poured with 1 liter of boiled water. The resulting infusion is used diluted with hot water in a ratio of 1: 1. Foot baths must be done at night for 10 days. At the end of the procedure, the damaged areas on the legs are dried, exfoliated and treated with fresh plant juice.
Apple vinegar
Acidic media are destructive in the treatment of fungal pathogens. In the early stages of skin disease, when the parasitic colonies have not penetrated too deeply into the epidermis, apple cider vinegar can be a great remedy to kill tinea pedis.
Apple cider vinegar contains organic substances that can destroy the formation of pathologies and infections in a short time. Ornaments are applied to the affected areas of the skin, while it is undesirable to touch its healthy areas. In the case of severe foot damage, after bathing, you should treat the intact skin with baby lotion and wear tight socks that have been moistened with vinegar.
Soft drink
Baking soda has antiseptic and softening effects on the skin, but it is rarely used in its pure form to treat fungal infections on the skin of the feet at home. Positive preventive results are achieved when using a combination of soda with tar or laundry soap, salt.
Anti-fungal baths based on sea salt and soda have the same regenerating and disinfecting effect on the epidermis as natural seawater. The effect is more complete if you add a few drops of iodine to the water. Ratio: 2 liters of hot water, 3 tablespoons of dry matter. Feet with disease, sauna 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 5-7 days.
Preparation for bath soap treatment: 3 liters of hot water, in which half of the crushed soap bar is dissolved. 5 tablespoons of baking soda is also added here. After the water cools, wash your feet thoroughly and dry them. The disease will go into remission within a week. But at the same time, it is necessary to create conditions so that the skin fungus does not recur and does not start to recur at a greater rate.
Acetic Acid
Undiluted, this substance can damage the integrity of the skin; it can be diluted with freshly squeezed carrot juice. Carrots contain a large amount of phytoncides and carotene, which help to heal damaged skin. Vinegar also contributes to the complete elimination of fungal colonies on the feet.
Applications created on the basis of a carrot-vinegar solution (1: 1) give a good treatment. You need to endure them no more than 10-15 minutes. You should first soak your feet to soften the hard cuticle, thus allowing the medicine to reach the pathogens unimpeded.
Treating foot fungus with folk remedies is an effective and effective therapy. In this case, you must carefully monitor your own diet, adhere to a balanced diet. The body needs to get the right amount of nutrients, a complex of vitamins that support the immune system at the right level. Only in this case will the fight against the fungus affecting the skin of the feet be quick and aggressive. Avitaminosis and weakened immunity are signs of infection with pathogenic microorganisms.
Treatment of tinea pedis with folk remedies is very safe for human health provided that the rules and guidelines are fully followed. Traditional medicine tips, as well as complex drug therapy will help get rid of fungal diseases and prevent their recurrence.