Fungus on the feet can affect anyone who has feet. Even if this is the cleanest person, obsessed with hygienic procedures.
Why do fungi appear on the feet and how to deal with this unpleasant disgusting phenomenon?
How does a fungus develop on the feet?
Even if a person washes his feet constantly and regularly, he cannot wash away all the bacteria. They simply shrink, but do not disappear completely. And they multiply very, very quickly, as soon as a person steps on the floor, puts on slippers or - even more favorable for bacteria - shoes, boots or sneakers.
In a warm and humid environment, especially if your feet are sweating, the fungus is just an expanse. If such an environment coincides with an inflammatory process in the body, poor resistance to infections or excessive sweating of the feet - write it all down. The mushroom is right there.
Symptoms of fungus on the feet
It affects the area between the toes, on the nails, on the soles, and the tip of the foot remains intact. If the fungus already has a chronic phase, then the skin of the feet and other parts of the body is very dry, flaky, has keratinized skin scales, microcracks.
Along the border of the area where the fungus is located, a red inflamed band is clearly visible behind which the skin is rough, dry and flaky.
If the fungus has not been treated for a long time, quite noticeable cracks appear on the skin behind the area of the fungus, which are terribly painful. If a bacterial infection is added to them, then severe pains appear in the legs that put the person in a hospital bed, because it is impossible to walk because of these pains.
Is the fungus transmitted from another person?
There is a widespread belief (and many believe it) that the fungus is transmitted from person to person, that it can be infected. True, if a person has already received the fungus, it spreads very quickly to the entire foot area.
To prevent the process from becoming painful and depriving a person of the ability to walk, it is necessary to start treating the fungus in the initial stage of the disease.
Who to contact?
Dermatologist
How to treat acute fungus?
First of all, you need to apply a sterile bandage to the foot, but not very tightly. An infusion against fungi is sold in pharmacies - in the language of doctors it is called an antifungal, or antifungal. With this infusion you need to moisten the bandage and apply it to the affected area of the fungus.
This operation must be repeated each time the bandage dries. When you see that the fungus has not covered the foot so intensely, its manifestations begin to decrease, you should not stop the antifungal dressings. Otherwise, the manifestations of the fungus will return. If there are cracks on the feet, you need to protect them from the penetration of pathogenic bacteria by bandaging the affected area.
During treatment, it is very important that the feet are not exposed to hot temperatures and that water does not get on them - this contributes to an even greater spread of the fungus. Also, the surface of the feet should be dry and clean.
It is also necessary to treat the foot, using vitamins, as well as to take antifungal (antifungal) agents. At the same time, you should not ignore the doctor's recommendations - he will advise what funds are needed for treatment. A person can get fungus if they forget to wipe their feet after washing - a humid environment encourages widespread infections.
What can you wear on your feet with fungus?
If a person suffering from foot fungus still goes to work, and the season is cold, it is worth to supply a few pairs of socks or tights (for women), a few pairs of socks (for men), which should be changed 3-4 times a day. This will prevent further spread of the infection. What the patient puts on his feet must be made of natural materials, including shoes.
Shoes should not be tight, not tight, comfortable - this will allow the foot to feel comfortable, and the skin should not sweat so often, multiplying bacteria and fungi.
Medications
- Fungus spray.
- Effective ointments for fungi.
- Nail fungus drops are a remedy for topical mycosis therapy.
- Ointments and creams for nail fungus.
- Nail fungus tablets.
- Creams and ointments for fungus on the feet.
- Ointment against fungus between the fingers.