A common dermatological disease is a fungus between the toes. This often happens in professional athletes, so the feet sweat and get wet due to increased physical exertion, which is a good soil for foot fungi.
This type of fungal infection is more common in men and occurs in summer as well as in humid climates.
Reasons
There are various reasons for the formation of fungi between the toes. Among the main ones are:
- When people's immunity is weakened and there is a vitamin deficiency in the body, the fungus begins to become active.
- High sweating in the legs.
- Lack of personal hygiene.
- Wear uncomfortable shoes made of artificial materials.
- To visit the pool, gyms and other public places visited by many people without shoes.
- To use a person's belongings with mushrooms.
- Metabolic disease. Diabetes.
- Other infectious diseases. By the way, mushrooms can be an indicator of them.
Symptoms of a fungal infection between the toes
Although fungal infections between the fingers have characteristic common symptoms. We can say that some of the symptoms of a fungal infection may be slightly different from person to person. In general, a person with athlete's foot may experience the following symptoms:
- At first, a slight itching may be observed, which is not very disturbing, and therefore a person may not notice it. It gradually begins to grow and causes discomfort. Redness of the skin is visible.
- A characteristic sign of a fungal infection is the peeling of the skin, which begins to peel.
- The skin explodes, cracks appear with bleached edges. There is a burning sensation.
- Mycosis mainly begins in the area between the fourth and fifth toes and then spreads throughout the foot.
- The feet start sweating more and smell bad.
- The skin under the feet becomes tighter.
- Also, the appearance of nails can change. They begin to wear out, various gray and yellow spots appear on them.
If symptoms appear, you should immediately contact a specialist who will prescribe the right treatment. A dermatologist will look at the feet, study the symptoms, and create an individual treatment regimen that will help a person recover quickly.
The process of treating the fungus is not fast, and even after all the symptoms have disappeared, it is necessary to continue and completely complete the course clearly defined by the doctor. Treated mushrooms are the basis of health.
How to treat a fungus between the toes: medication
Pharmacies sell a wide range of antifungal drugs in various forms (ointments, creams, gels, solutions and special therapeutic lotions). But before buying them, it is better to consult a dermatologist who will determine the best option for a person.
In addition, some medications and drugs have contraindications, the doctor will take this into account when choosing a treatment that will be completely safe. The same applies to folk remedies, it is better to discuss their use with a dermatologist.
During treatment, in addition to basic medications, you should take vitamins and remedies to strengthen immunity and improve health. Wash your feet twice a day with resin soap and use disposable towels. If your feet sweat a lot, you need to buy a special powder at the pharmacy, which will dry your feet and give them a pleasant smell.
All shoes you wear should be thoroughly disinfected and treated with vinegar. Ventilate your shoes every day. You can also use a special disinfectant antifungal device, which eliminates all fungi under the influence of ultraviolet light, and you can wear safe shoes.
Before applying a special ointment, you must first prepare a therapeutic bath that will evaporate your feet well. So, for example, you can take two tablespoons of grated laundry soap and dissolve it in two liters of warm water. Put your feet in the bath for fifteen minutes, then wipe them thoroughly to dry completely. Then, in a thin and even one layer, you can apply the ointment, at the same time spreading it not only on the infected areas of the fungus, but also on all other fingers. Similarly, if you have only one foot under the influence of the fungus, the second healthy one is also treated with therapeutic substances for prevention.
Compresses with burrow solution help well. For this procedure, cotton pads should be moistened in a solution and placed between the toes for twenty minutes.
Folk remedy for fungus on the feet between the toes
To speed up the healing process of the fungus, traditional medicine can be effectively combined with folk remedies.
Before using certain folk remedies, make sure that you are not sensitive to certain drug components.
It is better to consult a dermatologist before use.
- An excellent folk remedy for treating interdigital fungus on the legs are compresses with the addition of maple tar. Before use, steam your feet in soapy water and peel off the peeled skin. Then dry your feet thoroughly and spread them on the space between the toes, nails and all the cracks in the skin. You can remove the resin after an hour and a half. It is not recommended to wash your feet for two days after the procedure. The course is five times until the fungus is treated.
- Celandine oil, which can be purchased at a pharmacy, helps to treat fungi well. First, the feet should be steamed in warm water with soda. Apply vegetable oil on fingers and nails. It is better to do this procedure twice a day. The fungus is treated with celandine for about a month.
- Garlic will also help. Each slice should be cut in half, soaked in salt and treated for fungal infections. You can also finely chop the garlic, mix it with salt and use it to compress the resulting mass.
- We put a chicken egg in a jar and fill it with seventy-five percent vinegar. We put the jar in a place protected from light for several days. When the crust is dissolved, remove the film and add a teaspoon of butter and mix everything well. Allow the remedy to infuse for twenty-four hours. You will receive a special ointment that should be applied twice a day.
- A good choice for fungus between the toes may be regular use of baths with salt and soda. These components are added to a bowl of warm water, one tablespoon at a time. You need to support your feet in the bath for two to three minutes, then wash them with clean water. Then put on socks soaked in wine vinegar and sleep with them.
- You can make a special therapeutic compress, which is best done before bedtime. To do this, a piece of soft natural fabric should be soaked with a spoonful of ammonia and a glass of water solution. Such procedures should be performed eight to ten times.
- Within a month you can take therapeutic baths that will help cure the fungus. To do this, pour five tablespoons of ground coffee in a liter of boiling water. When the solution warms up, soak your feet for half an hour. Then we put cotton socks on wet feet and lie down inside. In the morning, wash your feet with cool water.
- Fifty milliliters of strong brewed tea is mixed with one teaspoon of nine percent vinegar. Then soak cotton pads in the resulting solution and wipe the infected areas with them. Perform this procedure several times over several weeks.
- Remedy for fungus on the legs - baths with sea salt. After application, the skin becomes softer. Rubbed with aloe or celandine juice between the toes. You can replace sea salt with apple cider vinegar, then rub the skin with tea tree oil.
Prevention of foot fungus
Let's see what steps can be taken to prevent the fungus.
- Always use your own towels and shoes. Try new shoes in the store, wear thin socks. Prepare separate shoes for guests.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle, take vitamins and strengthen your immune system.
- Healthy sleep, at least nine hours, is the key to strong and good health.
- Wear shoes made of quality natural materials that allow the skin to breathe and you will feel comfortable in your feet.
- Do not walk barefoot in crowded public places. After the visit, wipe your feet dry and use special antibacterial agents.
- Use your personal manicure set and disinfect thoroughly.
- Change socks and tights every day.
- Make sure your feet do not sweat too much, buy special products for excessive sweating.
Take care of your health, be positive and take preventive measures.