The most common fungal disease is mycosis of the feet. The fungus on the legs occurs most often in the area of the fingers and nails. Despite modern technology, old wounds continue to torment people. They still require the systematic use of medication and patience to achieve the goal.
It's easy to get infected with a fungus, but it's not so easy to get rid of it. The fact is that under the influence of favorable conditions, the fungus begins to develop on the surface of the skin, while destroying the epidermis or nail.
Symptoms that indicate a fungus has appeared
A fungal infection of the feet takes many forms. They have their own symptoms, but some are characteristic of all types of manifestations of the fungus.
You can identify the disease by the following signs:
- severe itching;
- Changes in skin and nail color where the fungus is developing;
- Some forms of fungal infections appear as small rashes or watery pimples;
- exfoliation of the skin;
- redness and swelling;
- Sometimes the body temperature rises in most cases - no higher than 37 degrees;
- Affected nails lose their elasticity, begin to peel off and crumble or even collapse, the skin near the nail festers;
- Watery acne becomes cloudy over time, the inner contents become purulent.
Fungus on the legs and the reasons for its activity
Almost all people on earth are carriers of fungal infections, but not everyone has them.
The infection is activated due to the following reasons:
- violation of the endocrine system;
- Visiting pools, saunas, baths without special shoes;
- High humidity contributes to the development of infections, for example, wet shoes, poorly dried feet after hygiene procedures;
- weakened immunity.
Fungus and its medicinal therapy
Treating fungal infections is a long process. It is very important to choose the right drug and timely identify the disease. Nobody will do this better than a dermatologist, you should not experiment yourself. The fact is that the area of \u200b\u200bthe skin affected by the infection looks like ordinary dermatitis.
Antifungal drug miconazole
It has a wide range of applications, i. H. it fights a wide variety of fungal infections. It is considered one of the most effective. The treatment can be started according to the doctor's prescription.
To get rid of the infection, treat the problem skin or nail 2 times a day. For a better therapeutic effect, you can bandage the affected finger or nail after applying the drug. Treat at least 2 weeks. After the signs of the disease disappear, you need to use the drug for about a week.
It is contraindicated to use this remedy in people with severe liver disease. Side effects are associated with allergic reactions.
According to numerous reviews of grateful patients, the remedy is a very effective remedy against parasitic fungi. Helps quickly and there are rarely relapses. The first tangible result can be seen in the 2nd week of treatment.
Undecylic Acid Preparation
Undecylic acid is the main active ingredient. In addition to the fact that the drug helps get rid of a fungal infection, it promotes healing of damaged skin.
To heal faster, lubricate the damaged areas twice a day every day.
Treat for at least 15 days. If necessary, repeat the course in the same way.
The drug has some contraindications: an allergic reaction, skin diseases of non-fungal origin in the acute phase. Side effects also relate to a greater extent to allergies.
After applying the drug, exuding wounds, which sometimes appear under the influence of mycoses, heal quickly. The itching will go away in a few days.
Homeopathic antifungal with psoralen
The main ingredient is psoralen, which is extracted from the seeds of a plant called ammi. It acts as a medicine against the propagation of the infection and also contributes to its elimination.
To get rid of the fungus, lubricate the surface of the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe skin with gel three times a day. After each application, a characteristic film forms on the surface of the toes. Wash off with soap and water before next use. Then wipe your feet dry and apply the medicine again. The treatment lasts 3 weeks. Everything depends on the results. If the disease "resists", the course can be continued for another week. If the disease recurs, repeat the treatment according to the same scheme.
After application, the first tangible results appear no earlier than 7 days. Itching goes faster.
Antifungal quinonegine
It is used for light forms of skin damage, it is not used for nails.
Treat with this medication 2 times a day, apply the powder on clean and dry skin. Also treat shoes and socks with the drug. The maximum course duration is 4 weeks.
After application, after some time, the fungus ceases to exist. The first significant result appears no earlier than 7-8 days after treatment.
Means for removing the affected nail
The main component is urea, in concentrated form it acts as an acid.
Usually, if the damage is severe, the nail is surgically removed. This is necessary because no drug gets under the nail plate. Accordingly, any treatment is useless. The infection gets under the nail and multiplies. The new plate will grow back over time, but already healthy.
To remove the nail without surgery, treat it with an emulsion every few days. First, dissolve some soap and baking soda in warm water. For a liter of water, take 20 grams of soda and the same amount of dry soap shavings. Steam your feet to soften the nail. Then use a preparation that dissolves the calloused surface of the nail plate.
It is advisable to protect the skin near the nail during the emulsion treatment so as not to damage it. In the next step, the treated area is sealed with a plaster. The usage time is specified in the instructions.
Then remove the softened layer with a nail file for a pedicure or manicure. How often to apply - depends on the thickness of the nail plate. The package is designed for multiple fingers.
Contraindicated in people experiencing an allergic reaction to it or any of its ingredients. There is no information on side effects.
After proper application, the nail plate thins and gradually dissolves completely, providing access to the skin of the finger. The preparation contains tea tree oil, which acts as an antiseptic and disinfects the surface of unprotected skin, allowing the fungus to be fought much faster.
How to deal with the problem at home?
Treating the disease at home with natural remedies can be effective, especially at the initial stage of development. It is better to eliminate complex forms with medication so as not to waste time.
Recipe #1
Take 100 grams of milkweed. The whole plant is used, from root to flower. Pour into a thermos and fill up with water, approx. 2 liters are required. If there is no suitable thermos, you can prepare medicine in any container, which is then covered with something dense to keep warm. After a few hours, pour into a basin and steam the legs affected by mycosis. Repeat every 3 days. The treatment lasts 14 days.
Recipe #2
Moisten clean socks with wine vinegar and wring them out well. Put your feet on before bed. Vinegar has antiseptic properties. Helps get rid of the fungus. The treatment lasts at least a month.
Recipe #3
Brew coffee in a pot. Pour the finished strong drink into a bowl and steam your feet in it. Not only will you get rid of the fungus within a few days, but you will also relieve leg fatigue. Repeat the process for how many days in a row.
Preventive measures to prevent the onset of the disease:
- If you have profuse sweating from your legs, take herbal baths every night, change your socks often;
- It is advisable to float your feet in a saline or soda solution, for this dissolve a tablespoon of the product in a liter of water and hold your feet for 15-20 minutes;
- After washing, iron bed linen and socks with a hot iron, at high temperatures the fungus dies;
- Periodically disinfect shoes with special agents such as formalin to kill the infection, a 1% solution will do.
Treatment of the problem is carried out at home using all of the above means. Effectiveness depends on your approach. Proper use of medication guarantees 100% results. It is better to choose a suitable remedy with a doctor.