Fungus of foot: what to do and how to be treated

As summer approaches, people begin to take care of their feet most carefully. Women begin to look intensively at the fingers, to pamper their legs with baths and creams, to rub the heels with pumice stone and to come up with an exquisite decor of varnish for marigolds.

Regrettably, it is after the winter cold that problems with legs begin - thickening and yellowing of the nails, the formation of small spots. What to do? How to get rid of this? Are these signs of a beginning fungus?

Let's talk about fungi ...

Foot fungus is, unfortunately, a fairly common disease that affects feet and nails caused by certain types of fungus. Initially, the disease manifests itself in the form of small scales in the foot. Then, the same scales remain in the shoes, which leads to infection of other people. Therefore, it is recommended to wear socks during fitting.

Sauna and bath - a great place for the spread of fungus. Increased humidity and heat are necessary conditions that promote the development of bacteria.

In addition, the foot fungus can catch you where people usually walk without shoes. Quite often the disease occurs in people who have problems with diabetes mellitus, reduced immunity, obesity, if there are microcracks or sores on the feet, erosion.

Signs and symptoms of the disease

Despite numerous pathogens, the symptoms of the disease are usually the same. In most cases, the foot fungus is filled with a lesion of interdigital folds and at the initial stage does not cause unpleasant sensations. Later the fungus spreads to the lateral surfaces and areas of the foot. How does the fungus manifest?

1. The skin becomes unnaturally dry, interdigital peeling occurs.
2. Appears itching, redness and the appearance of scales in affected areas.
3. There is a burning sensation.
4. On the skin bubbles are formed with a clear liquid.
5. On the nails, turbidity and thickening of the plate form.

However, the foot fungus does not always manifest itself in the form of the listed signs. There is also a special, worn out form, characterized by pruritus and interdigital ecdysis. Over time, this form passes to the active stage of the disease.

Flexible - a foreign body that causes an allergic reaction. In the case of increased work of the immune system, the fungus proceeds in severe form. Numerous blisters and erosions appear on the affected areas of the foot.

At the first manifestations of a fungal infection it is recommended to visit a dermatologist, who after the conducted studies will prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Treatment of fungus

It is worth noting that the fungus is not a simple disease. In time, not begun treatment will provoke its further development. Therefore, with the first symptoms it is necessary to carry out measures to eliminate it.

Effective treatment with antifungal drugs - aqueous or alcohol solutions (methylene blue, boric acid, brilliant greens) is effective. Apply the same medicine for the foot fungus - "Microsectin", "Antifungin", "Kanison", "Clotrimazole", etc.

Let's look at folk remedies for foot fungus.

Treatment with iodine and lemon. Lubricate interdigital space alternately with lemon and iodine.

Treatment with coffee trays. Cook strong coffee from ground beans. Let him brew. A glass of coffee is diluted in 0.5 liters of warm water and poured into a basin. Lower your legs and let stand for 20 minutes. After pat the feet with a towel. Do the baths daily, preferably before bedtime.

Treatment with soda and salt. Dissolve in a basin with cool water for 1 table. Lies. Soda and salt. After the procedure, rinse your feet with running water.

Remember - when it's not too late to begin treatment of fungal diseases. Its development can be prevented at any stage of the disease. That's why do not drop your hands prematurely and be healthy!