Hello dear readers. The appearance of the fungus is very common, causing great concern to carriers. The problem needs to be solved. And how to do it - now you will learn. Let's look at how to treat foot fungus at home with folk remedies. Remember that preventing foot fungus is better than treating it later. You should not self-diagnose or self-medicate, be sure to consult a doctor with the slightest suspicion of foot fungus.
Foot fungus - what is it
Foot fungus is an infectious mycotic lesion that is localized on the skin (mycosis) and nails (onychomycosis) and then spreads to other parts of the body and involves many species. Pathogens that affect the integument are divided into the following types: yeast, mold and dermatophytes.
Infection of the foot fungus is very simple: it is enough to come into contact with a surface inhabited by pathogenic fungi.
They live especially in the interdigital space. These can be floors in public places, someone else's shoes, personal hygiene items, and infection through untreated pedicure tools during the procedure.
An important problem is not only the ease of infection, but also the unusual rate of reproduction of microorganisms.
There are also factors that increase the risk of disease:
- regular wearing of indoor shoes, which is more typical for men;
- an environment with a favorable temperature and high humidity for the fungi to live;
- circulatory disorders in the lower extremities;
- weakened immune system, which does not allow the body to provide protection;
- regular visits to public places without prior hygiene measures;
- high-risk group - people with thin skin;
- increased sweating, which promotes the growth of fungi;
- hereditary predisposition;
- the age of the potential carrier;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system, venous insufficiency;
- diabetes;
- straight legs;
- uncontrolled intake of drugs;
- excess weight;
- avitaminosis.
The first sign of a fungal infection is the formation of epidermal scales on the feet, through which more infections occur, as well as severe itching. Other symptoms and their severity depend on the type of fungal pathogen and the degree of damage to the epidermis and its derivatives.
Interdigital trichophyton
With this type of lesion, peeling is often accompanied by the formation of fluid, there is an inflammatory process.
The fungus spreads to the entire surface of the foot, including the heel, sides, arch and toes, but it is also possible to develop allergic skin reactions on the trunk, face, upper and lower extremities. Damage to the nail plate area is sometimes observed.
Candida fungi
In a disease associated with fungi of the genus Candida, the skin becomes hyperemic (bloody) and edematous, the area of infection is covered with eroded skin. Serous and purulent vesicles are formed in the peripheral region.
Trichophyton red
The pathology is manifested by infection of the interdigital folds, primarily fungi that multiply in the most dense interdigital folds.
Unlike previous types of mycotic microorganisms, they cause a lot of damage to the nails.
The danger is also expressed by the proliferation of the fungus in large skin folds (groin, gluteal, etc. ).
However, the symptomatology depends not only on the type, but also on the clinical form of the pathology, which has several!
Deleted form
Manifestations: slight peeling between the fingers, cracks are small and do not cause discomfort.
squamous form
Manifestations: peeling also extends to the lateral surface of the feet, accompanied by itching, due to the thickening of the corneal layer of the integument of the legs, supposedly radiant.
Hyperkeratotic form
Manifestations: the formation of rashes in the form of dry papules and plaques, moderate itching, there is a white shade of scaly layers.
Intertriginous form
Manifestations: maceration, burning and itching after redness and swelling, clear severity of uterine rash develops.
Dyshidrotic form
Manifestations: the formation of numerous blisters with thickened membranes, the development of hyperemia and edema, reminiscent of acute eczema.
To prevent infection with a fungal parasite, you need to take preventive measures to help protect yourself.
- Keep your feet moderately dry and cool to prevent the growth of microorganisms.
- It is recommended to wash your feet with warm water several times a day, always with soap, and after washing it is necessary to dry your feet on the entire surface, paying special attention to the space between the toes.
- You should use a personal shoe change in public, and at least occasionally walk home barefoot to allow your skin to breathe.
- Use extremely comfortable, easily ventilated and practical shoes to wear, preferably made of natural materials.
- Also, if you have a problem with excessive sweating, socks and stockings should be changed as often as possible.
- The presence of bad habits and irrational nutrition significantly reduces the resistance of the immune system to various types of damage, so bad habits should be eliminated and nutrition should be improved.
How to treat athlete's foot with folk remedies
There are many popular remedies to fight fungal infections of the feet.
Baking soda
Baking soda-based antifungal agent. To prepare it, you will need to prepare a 1: 1 mixture of soda and water as a porridge, then apply to the affected areas for 15 minutes. It is recommended to wash the skin and use the powder after using soda.
garlic
Garlic is such an effective tool in the late stages of the disease. You can rub the lids with half-cut garlic or use a mixture of butter and garlic.
Coffee
Baths based on strong natural coffee are used only before bedtime. They soften the skin and make it softer.
vinegar
In this situation, it is difficult to estimate the benefits of any vinegar: ordinary 9%, wine or apple. Prepare a solution in a ratio of 1: 8, but the feet should be steamed and the nails cleaned before putting them inside.
It is recommended to perform the procedure 5-7 times a day to speed up the recovery of the disease. You can also dissolve the egg in a glass of vinegar and mix it with a teaspoon of butter and apply it as an ointment to the damaged areas.
Celandine
Celandine-based tinctures are suitable for use both in the form of baths and in the form of compresses and ointments.
calendula
You can lubricate the damaged feet with a tincture of medicinal calendula flowers. In this case, the infusion should be dried on its own, it should not be wiped.
How to treat athlete's foot - drugs and medicines
Remember that all medications should be taken only after consulting a doctor, but only after a doctor has made a diagnosis that will confirm the presence of foot fungus.
How to treat athlete's foot in a child and during pregnancy
In children with fungal lesions of the feet, the appearance of bubbles is observed, which then turn into erosion and appear primarily in the interdigital folds. Listen to the child: he may begin to complain of burning and discomfort.
If you resort to folk remedies, then wormwood decoction, salt baths, lilac infusion, compresses from rowan leaves will help.
Many drugs are banned during pregnancy, but there is still a list of those who will help a woman's position, sulfur-salicylic-tar ointment.
However, this does not necessarily mean that these drugs can be used, because allergic reactions are possible. This should be done only on the advice of a doctor.