Fungus about the treatment of toes at home

Unpleasant conditions such as fungus between the toes are called epidemiophytosis of the foot.It is caused by anthropophilic fungus that grows comfortably between the fingers.It's easy for pathogens to breed in this place, as it is almost always warm and moist.

Who is at risk?

The condition when moisture increases between the fingers does not occur in everyone;Risky:

• Athletes.
• People who save money and buy cheap shoes and cannot wear synthetic socks.The group also includes people wearing shoes that are not suitable for weather - too warm.
• Patients with diabetes have damaged the metabolic process and initially weakened immunity.
• Men are at risk, because they are the ones who are most likely to suffer from the problem.

Risk Factors:

1. There is a risk of infection during medical procedures in the legs and pedicures.If the instrument is not sterilized, and the sick person uses it before you, the risk of infection is very high.
2. Have excess weight.
3. Foot defects, especially flat feet.
4. Poor blood circulation.
5. Disadvantages of the immune system.
6. Psychosomatic disorders.
7. Unbalanced and unhealthy diets are also a good environment for fungal development.
8. Exercise antibiotic therapy, as the body's natural defense is reduced.

The disease is transmitted by touch.That is, if there is the use of shoes, towels, wipes and other items.You can catch it (fungus) by walking on the floor where the sick person previously walked (chicken feet).Due to the last delivery method, there is a risk of infection in the bathroom, sauna, pool and other public places.

Symptoms of fungal infection

Since the risk of catching the disease is relatively high, it should be aware of the symptom symptoms, including:

1. The destruction of the skin, as the fungus penetrates deep, the epidermis peels off.
2. Small bubbles appear between the fingers.The fluid accumulates inside, and after they break, cracks appear at the lesion.
3. With such fungal infections, spots on the skin may appear - yellow or white.
4. The toes are cloudy, thick, and their colors can change.
5. Your feet start to smell unpleasant.

Often, the disease develops quickly and unexpectedly for the person himself.It should pay attention to the fact that pathogens are most comfortable in warm and humid conditions.

If you see the same symptoms in yourself, you should take action immediately, as the more you start the disease, the more difficult it is to fight it later.Moreover, blisters and cracks between the fingers, as well as defects in the nail plate, are quite painful and interrupting normal life.

A form of a disease

Fungus between the fingers can occur in many forms, which greatly complicates the introduction of the patient himself, and thus delaying a visit to the doctor.Optional:

• Light- It is also called eliminated, decorated.This is the main form, the symptoms of the characteristics are small cracks and peeling, but not too clear.This condition can be healed quickly, thus eliminating the future.

• Squamous-hyperkeratatic-Itching -gatal spoken, white crust shape between fingers -jari, there are severe peeling and burning.This form is considered chronic, if adequate treatment is not performed, from time to time the skin suffers an unhealthy shine, it peels off, and a burning scale.
• An integrated form- It exposes itself with redness between the fingers, swelling, continuous moisture, skin peeling, deep cracks, erosion.Often, 2 zones suffer: between 3-4 and 4-5 fingers, and the affected area has a clear border.
• A form of dyshidrotic- Thus there is a large amount of bubbles with liquid, not only between the toes, but also on the other side of the feet.Itching, erosion, and inflammation are also mentioned and spread throughout the feet.

Treatment should be done immediately when the first symptoms appear, where the duration of therapy is reduced and success opportunities increase.

Traditional methods of treatment

The medications suggested below are appropriate only in the early stages as an additional step, with conservative treatment prescribed by your doctor.Some of the recipes tested:

1. Boil the potatoes and dip your feet into the remaining water.Leave the skin there, and the first cold of the vegetable soup itself to a comfortable temperature for your feet.After this, the feet should be rubbed with a mixture of potatoes.Next, rinse your feet in warm water, wipe dry and lubricate with pork fat.The same procedure must be performed daily until the fungus is gone.

2. Apply paraffin cake promotes the healing and regeneration of the skin between the fingers.Paraffin must be heated to an acceptable temperature and applied to the wound until it is cool.Next, sink your feet in boiling onion for 15 minutes.Next, rinse with water and salt or soda.
3. Mix the essence of water and vinegar (70%) in the same proportion.Dough with this liquid.It must be used for affected areas.
4. Mix dry celandine roots and iodinol into the paste.If you have iodine intolerance, you can use tea tree oil or apple cider vinegar.Apply this compress 4 times a day until it is completely dry.
5. Cut the lemon into slices and apply to the area damaged by the fungus.The duration of such treatment is 8-10 days.
6. Initially, Baths will help, which you need to use aspen skin stew at 100 g per 0.5 liters of water.
7. The soothing compress is made of furatsilin.Dissolve 2 tablets in warm water (250 ml).Soak the gauze in this solution and apply it to the injury as a compress, wrap it with a bandage.Perform the procedure 4 times a day, applying a compress for 5-10 minutes.
8. Blend 2 cloves of garlic and stir in 100 g of warm butter.Apply the mixture to the lesion after steaming the foot early.You can see an increase after 7 days of such therapy, but you do not need to stop, as you need to be treated with such creams for a month.
9. In summer, Rowan leaves will help;They should be crushed and used for applications in humid conditions.The duration of therapy is 10 days.
10. Mix rope, chamomile and dried violet in the same proportion.Pour 1 liter of boiling water over this mixture.Soak the gauze in the resulting infusion and apply to the lesion.

You can use the following products for lotions and baths: potassium permanganate, iodine, soda, oak bark, purity oil, propolis, boil birch buds, poplar, juniper, boiled coffee.

If there is no improvement, you should consult your doctor, as there is a risk of the disease to develop to a more serious level.

Traditional treatment

First of all, the doctor will conduct the examination and prescribe the treatment regimen.Next, it is necessary to eradicate everything that the sick people touch.Textiles - socks, tightly needed to be removed.Slippers can be washed in hot water, shoes can be treated with vinegar or citric acid from the inside.

This fungal expression should be treated for at least 1 month, one of the most effective methods:

• Ointment, creams, solutions and other local products with tolnaftate or miconazole ingredients.In this case, it is necessary to change the product after 14 days, because during this time the pathogen has time to adjust to it.You should use the drug for another 14 days after all the symptoms are gone.
• The use of special solutions shows good results.Cotton cotton is soaked in it and placed in an area between the fingers.They need to be kept there for 15 minutes.
• If the fungus is present not only between the fingers, but also on the nails, then the use of tablets and immunostimulants is required.Such medications are prescribed only by the doctor.

Prevention of fungus between fingers

Fungal treatment is a long and expensive process, so preventive measures should be taken.Prevention consists of the following steps:

1. In the summer, it is worth wearing open shoes, where the space between the toes is ventilated.In winter, you need to choose closed shoes made from natural and breathable materials.
2. The inside of the shoe can be treated with vinegar;The smell, of course, is specific to this method, but it helps to eradicate germs from the inside.You can also use special deodorizing spray.
3. Stockings should be used only from natural materials.

4. The skin between the fingers should be dry and clean - in such cases, the fungus cannot develop.
5. After visiting a public place where there is a risk of contracting fungus, you should carefully wash your feet and treat your skin with lemon juice.
6. It is important to maintain immunity, because if it is strong, it will be more difficult for the fungus to grow, and the fight against it will be easier.

You should know that the fungus dies when exposed to high temperatures for 15 minutes, and when boiled for 4 minutes.Although very low temperatures, including freezing, do not affect pathogens.

Conclusion.The fungus between the fingers is uncomfortable and a bit unpleasant.To take the right steps, you need to know the symptoms and first aid steps.And in order not to postpone the removal of the disease, you should visit your doctor immediately.