Many people saw ads about foot fungus remedies on TV, switched channels and thought: "This has nothing to do with me, I will never have fungus! " If so, it would be good, but it would be infected. This infection is much easier than you think, and it is extremely difficult to eliminate it.
Sometimes they don’t consult a dermatologist in time to prevent fungal foot infections because they don’t believe it is her. Some people argued: "This is not a fungus. My friend has a fungus. He doesn't look like that. " In fact, the symptoms of this infection may be different. If there is any discomfort in the foot area, pleaseSeek medical attention immediately. He will perform tests before confirming the diagnosis.
Or maybe not paying attention to itching, peeling skin, changes in the condition of toenails? Finally, this is not a visceral disease, nor does it threaten terrible things. It was a pity to go to the doctor, and suddenly thought he was a tramp. And this view is also very common in the crowd. This attitude towards one's health can be said to be irresponsible. After all, it is easier to cure the fungus by catching it as early as possible, otherwise the disease will disappear or worsen again. Most importantly, your family may also be infected by fungus. Therefore, there cannot be two opinions on this issue. Get treatment, menstruation!
How and where did they get the fungus?
Fungi can lie and wait wherever we walk barefoot: on the beach, in the swimming pool, in the bathhouse, or even in the ordinary apartment. Generally, this infection can affect any area of the skin, but due to a variety of factors, the feet are most commonly infected. These include constantly wearing shoes made of low-quality materials, increasing the amount of foot sweat, and more frequent contact with surfaces where fungi can survive. The mycelium spreads rapidly under the skin, causing itching and other discomfort.
Let us take a closer look at the infection path.
- When using the same shoes (for example, indoor slippers), socks (using a towel), and sex partners in bed, the fungus can spread from person to person.
- When walking barefoot, in public swimming pools, baths, saunas, and on the beach. For fungi, a humid environment is ideal for reproduction. Slate or shoe covers can prevent you from getting infected.
- In the manicure and pedicure room, if the instruments are not sufficiently disinfected, or if they are just used at home by other people, they are not disinfected. It is best to visit an experienced manicure specialist who does not have much manicure experience and uses personal tools at home and treats him with alcohol every time.
Strengthening the immune system will help reduce risk factors, but no one has cancelled the personal hygiene rules. The important thing is to convince doctors in the treatment of fungi and not to use folk recipes.
How to identify foot fungus?
Many infections are suitable for the concept of fungi, and their performance may vary. However, most symptoms have many common symptoms.
First of all, itching. At first it was weak, but over time it became stronger and became unbearable, especially at night. Foot baths, sage and other herbs can temporarily relieve physical discomfort, but the fungus will not disappear and continue to cause itching and burning.
The nails look like an inexpressible look. They turn yellow and darken, the color may be uneven, cracked, fall off, and their surface is uneven. The changes in the nail plate start from the edge and gradually spread to the epidermis itself.
Over time, even in sandals and flip-flops, your feet will start to sweat and produce an unbearable smell.
The skin of the feet may not change color at all, or it may become slightly red and peel off.
If you feel at least one of these symptoms, you need to see a doctor. Maybe he will rule out the diagnosis of fungus, and itching may be a common allergic reaction. However, you will find the answer only after passing the test. Ignoring the disease can cause the nails to fall off completely, constantly scratching the skin can damage the nails, and the infection can enter the interior and cause ulcers.
How to treat foot fungus?
Follow the doctor's advice! The test will show you which type of fungus you have, and the treatment will depend on you. Sometimes, doctors may recommend combining folk remedies with medicinal preparations and medical procedures. Let's take a closer look at all these methods.
- Laser treatment.During laser treatment, the light beam penetrates into the skin and destroys the fungal filamentous hyphae-hyphae. The number of sessions ranges from three to ten. Wave radiation is generated by a special device. The fungus caused by this action is gradually destroyed. Sometimes, wave treatment may take up to three months without interruption.
- Medical procedures.These include wave radiation therapy, manicure or pedicure to clean the skin. Manicure or pedicure does not provide a deep treatment for fungi, and they have been used at the end of the disease to give the nails on the hands or feet a more or less normal appearance.
- Medicines.Only a doctor can prescribe this medicine. It can be tablets, ointments, creams, lotions, varnishes.
- Folk remedies.These are trays, infusions, oils with herbs and other parts of plants. They are only used in combination with drugs. Bathing can relieve itching and improve the appearance of the skin, but it cannot completely remove the fungus. The most popular is the bath with oak bark or celandine, the propolis tin agent made from alcohol, and tea tree oil.
It makes sense to repeat again: treating fungus is not an easy task, you should not start treatment without a doctor, otherwise you can make the disease deeper, but it will remind yourself regularly.