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How to treat foot fungus: drugs for pharmacies and folk remedies

The fungus of the foot

Low quality closed shoes on dense material legs is the main cause of the fungus appearance on the foot.Due to the fact that the dense material does not pass the air inside the shoes, the pathogenic microflora develops.The disease causes severe discomfort due to a non-static appearance, the level of self-confidence itself decreases.How to treat foot fungus?

The main symptoms and forms of the disease

Medicine knows many different types of fungi.They are all able to harm the skin on the foot.They look the same.In most cases, the fungus affects the skin between the toes.Due to the fact that a sense of discomfort does not occur, the patient does not realize how the fungus spreads to the entire surface of the foot.First of all, the skin areas that experience the maximum load when walking are subjected to damage.

The main symptoms of fungal distribution:

  • Cracks form between the fingers;
  • A person constantly experiences scratching;
  • The skin between the fingers is dry while constantly peeling;
  • Some areas of the skin thickened;
  • areas of the skin that impressed the fungus blush;
  • The patient constantly feels a burning sensation;
  • Small bubbles are swollen, full of liquid.

Nail plates are usually infected in public places: baths, saunas, pools.To avoid this infection, you should visit public use with replaceable shoes.The infection itself occurs through the dead skin particles affected by the fungus, which are usually on the floor.In a humid environmentThe fungus is not only well preserved, but also multiplies.

The occurrence of mycosis of the feet is determined by repeated nail lesions and a violation of blood supply in the legs.The development of the disease is facilitated by the presence of concomitant diseases: diabetes mellitus, blood disease, immunodeficiency.Often there is the spread of the fungus among family members.This is due to the use of ordinary things - slippers, towels and cloth.The reason for the spread of the fungus within the family may not be a loose bath.The fungus can change to the nails of the hands if the locations of the infection are constantly hairstyles.

DistinguishVarious forms of ringworm.

  1. The scaly shape (deleted) is the initial phase of the disease.With it, skin peeling is observed as between the toes, so that on the side side and heel.If you do not start timely treatment, the disease may progress further and become a more serious way.
  2. Hyperkeratotic form - In this form of the disease, a thickening of the epidermis layer and the presence of small keratinized areas covered with cracks are observed.The disease is accompanied by a sensation of itching, dry skin, discomfort occurs and, in some cases, pain.
  3. Intriginal - This form is diagnosed in 10% of cases.With it, the skin experiences a deep defeat of the folds between the fingers.The skin turns red, the cracks appear, the upper layers are exfoliated.Often there is a sense of pain.
  4. Dishydrotic - manifests in the occurrence of small bubbles on the skin, which fills the transparent liquid.The strong inflammation can make them open.As a result, an erotic surface is formed.Peeling and peeling of the skin layers intensify.Symptoms of this form of ringworm are manifested by severe itching, which can be burned, as well as edema and even fever.

Different types of preparations are used to treat foot fungus.Let's tell you more about it.

Foot Fungus: Pharmacy Treatment

The doctor examines the leg affected by the fungus

For the treatment of feet fungus, local or systemic products are used with medicines.

The use of local drugsmeans using:

  • gel;
  • varnishes;
  • cream;
  • Spray.

Using system medications means the use of:

  • tablets;
  • capsules.

Before using a certain antifungal affinity, make surePass on the sensitivity testThe causative agent of the disease for the active components of the drug.For this, a special analysis is performed, which allows you to discover the type of fungal infection that impressed the person.

Medicine treatment

The medications that fight a fungal infection are performed in the form of tablets or capsules.The course of treatment is 4 to 6 months.Funds are selected based on the type of fungus and the accounting of possible against -indications for the use of the drug (for example, during pregnancy).Taking drugs is implemented according to the principle of pulse therapy, ie in small courses, but with large intervals and high doses.

Onychomycosis(Fungal damage to nail platinum) is treated with system medicines.

The effectiveness of various medications is improved by spore probiotics.These drugs showed well in the fight against the fungus of the foot.

The use of antifungal medicines has its own restrictions.Then,Medicines are not prescribed:

  • in a chronic or roasted kidney disease;
  • During pregnancy, the lactation period;
  • lactase deficiency;
  • Individual intolerance;
  • Taking incompatible drugs:
  • Hypersensitivity to active components of the drug.

During the treatment of the disease, and after great importanceThe right choice of shoes.It must be convenient and do not squeeze the tissues.Otherwise, the onychomycosis subtyo -gatic may develop.

An expert exam should be performed for the first time - after 14 days, after which you need to go to the doctor every month.Upon completion of treatment after 6 months, microscopy should be performed.

Local remedies against foot fungus - cream, ointments and sprays

The damage of fungi in the foot

The use of local treatments is justified at the early stage of disease development.The effect of its use is less than the use of system medicines.It is better to use local funds in the complex.Cream, gel or spray is applied after cleaning the skin of the feet andScrub.Apply local funds for 7 to 10 days.The medications are applied to the affected nail and the skin next to it.

An alternative to the use of cream, gel or spray is a therapeutic nail polish varnish.In their first use, the nail areas affected by the fungus are removed with a nail file, after which the nail surface is disinfected with alcohol.The varnish itself dries in 3-5 minutes.

The main advantagesThe use of varnish is:

  • The composition includes medications with a drying effect;
  • The tool can penetrate deep into the nail tissue;
  • The varnish hardens, protecting the nail from water and air, which leads the fungus to death;
  • Thanks to the protective film, the re -infection of ringworm does not occur.

Treatment of ringworm using folk remedies

Medicines are very effectively read with treatment.However, many people prefer popular medicines for medicines.

Mikoz Stop is treated with:

  • Hydrogen peroxide;
  • garlic;
  • Celandine;
  • formalin;
  • Zelenki;
  • coffee;
  • Potassium permanganate;
  • Glycerina et al.

We describe the most effective means of combating the fungus that can be prepared at home.

Home Remedies in Vinegar

Vinegar in the fight against ringworm has established itself as a very good medicine.We gave two recipes.

  1. Vinegar is mixed with water in 1: 6 proportions. Before using the solution, the legs should be well cooked steam.It is necessary to remove the gross skin with the feet and cut as much as possible the part of the nail affected by the fungus.The legs are lowered in the vinegar solution and leave in this position for 2-3 minutes.Clean the skin well between your fingers and nails.This procedure is performed every day for 2 weeks.
  2. In a small container, a teaspoon of vinegar is placed 70%.Vegetable oil and repudent are added to it - all in a teaspoon.The egg yolk is also added.The mixture is completely mixed and applied to nails affected by the fungus.The leg is wrapped with plastic film and placed on a finger or a half.After 3-4 hours, the foot should be washed with warm water.The procedure is repeated 3-4 times.The mixture should be stored in the refrigerator.

Iodine treatment

Iodine alcohol solutionIt is considered the most accessible medicine for the treatment of nail fungus.However, by applying it, it should be borne in mind that the iodine can cause allergies.To verify the effect of iodine on your body, drip a little iodine on the skin area in the elbow area.If, after a while, itching, irritation or skin blushed in this place, you should not use iodine.If all is well, proceed to the treatment.

The treatment itself is performed through a five percent alcohol solution.The solution is applied one drop per day in the affected area of the nail.The procedure is convenient to perform a cotton swab.If it is embarrassed by the fact that the iodine stains the nail plate in yellow, it is worth planning treatment for vacation.Passing on the finger and nail, do not forget the prevention of nails and fingers adjacent to it.About them, an iodine solution is applied by fall every two days.

After a week of iodine treatment, you can feelItching and burningIn places in processing.With especially strong sensations, an iodine solution can be applied only once every two days.The overall period of iodine treatment can take 3-4 weeks.

Bath with domestic soap against the fungus of the foot

Domestic Soap Treatment

Thick soap and birch tar, are considered another effective medicine to combat ringworm.The legs should be steamed in warm water and rubbed with a soap cloth.You need to rub for 15 to 20 minutes.Nail parts affected by infectious fungus are cut.The feet are cleaned with a clean and lubricated towel with a nutrient cream.Waking up in the morning, the feet should be washed with cold water.After that, a birch tar is applied to the feet and interdigital cracks.After 2 hours, the legs are washed, the pure cotton socks are placed on the feet.From themUse without taking off, 2 days.Then the legs are washed with domestic soap and greased with tar.After a week, the operation is repeated.

Baking soda

Soda and porridge of water are applied to affected areas of the skin for 15 to 20 minutes, after which is washed with cold water and a baby powder is applied to its place.You can use cold baths for soda with soda with table salt.The solution is prepared at the rate of a tablespoon of soda and salt by 2 liters of water.The baths are better before bed.After the end of the procedure, the foot is washed with warm water.

Boric acid

For the treatment of ringworm, boric acid is used.It is sold in the formalcohol, dust or ointment solution.It is used simply.

  1. 3-4 liters of hot water (at least 55 degrees) are taken, in which boric acid (2 tbsp) dissolves.The feet are lowered in the bath for 15 to 20 minutes.After the end of the foot procedure, you cannot rinse, just clean with a towel.Baths are used with a frequency of 3-6 times a week.
  2. Boric acid in the form of an alcohol or powder solution should be applied to the affected areas of the nail plate twice a day - preferably in the morning and evening.When the medicine is absorbed in the nail, you can wear clean and dried socks.

Conclusion

The faster the treatment of the onset of ringworm, the greater the effectiveness of treatment.At allThe disease cannot be launched.Otherwise, any small damage to fungi on the skin or nail over time can acquire serious shapes.Do not bring the disease to the extreme.