The world's population is constantly faced with such an unpleasant "gift" on the surface of the skin of the legs, trying to get rid of the fungus on the feet. Often, doctors have to listen to the complaints of patients: they torture the fungus and sweat their legs, help get rid of it, they suffer from cracks in the feet, etc.
The fungus of the lower extremity is called epidermophytosis in medical practice. It is necessary to distinguish the fungus on the skin of the legs from lichen, which has various causes and is often located higher - for example, on the knees.
The disease is accompanied by intense itching, which can become unbearable, peeling of the skin between the toes, the appearance of cracks in the feet, a strong unpleasant odor emanating from the skin when a person takes offhis socks and shoes. Deep cracks and bubbles appear.
Skin and nail fungus is not life threatening, clearly does not fall into the category of death, but skin cracks will significantly ruin the life of the "owner". Fighting a fungus is not an easy task, but it is possible to overcome the disease. You will have to show patience and perseverance, as a result, the nasty cracks and bubbles on the skin will heal and stop tormenting you. Among folk remedies, ammonia solution and tea from the monastery are effective. The products soften the skin, heal cracks and increase resistance.
It is easier to get infected with a fungus in the swimming pool, sauna, gym, through someone else's shoes or socks, a manicure set. The disease has a figurative name - athlete's foot.
The causative agent of the disease develops rapidly in hot, humid places where human congestion forms. Just running barefoot on the floor in a public locker room is enough to make friends for a long time with an insidious disease that causes rashes and cracks on the skin. The reason for the danger of the fungus is clear. Unlike this disease, skin lichen on the knees does not always become an infectious process.
What can be done without a doctor and pharmacist
Fortunately, it is quite possible to beat nail and skin fungus. Don't be fooled by chance and expect a range of symptoms, including itching and cracking, to resolve on their own. The delay will lead to the addition of a secondary infection and the worsening of the disease. People with diabetes mellitus are at risk.
A number of therapeutic measures can be carried out at home, without waiting for the advice of the doctor, but only at the initial stage of the mycosis. Simple means will help to fight the scourge at home, speed up the healing process of the lower extremities.
- You shouldn't walk barefoot - neither at home nor on the street. Wearing socks is recommended. Otherwise, the legs will start to sweat, cracks will appear on the feet.
- Socks are supposed to be changed at least twice a day, so as not to promote the reproduction of the pathogen, dirty laundry is a very comfortable living environment. It is best to use laundry soap for washing.
- The feet should be washed thoroughly with laundry soap. However, soap can soften the outer layers of the skin too much, so don't be a fan of cleanliness. After washing, you will need to remove the scales with napkins, lubricate the cracks. After cleaning, it is important to dry the folds of the skin better. It is allowed to use a hairdryer. The fungus is not drought tolerant at all. Put socks on dry feet.
- To prevent the development of epidermophytosis in the groin area, follow the sequence: first, wipe the crotch area with a towel, then the legs. Socks should be worn before underwear so that the affected nail does not become a source of infection.
- It is important to take good care of your shoes. Keep your shoes and boots clean and dry inside. It is possible to treat the inner surface of the shoe with a special antifungal compound. Socks should be changed regularly.
It is recommended to use the home treatment measures indicated for foot and nail fungus in combination with antifungal drugs prescribed by a doctor. At home, it is allowed to use the following agents: tea tree oil, monastery tea or ammonia. It is recommended that the treatment of diabetes mellitus be approached with caution.
Medical treatment
All of these measures are considered necessary for curing the fungus of the feet and nails. Remember that no cure is possible without pharmacological drugs. Consult a physician to determine the nature of the infectious pathogen and to make a differential diagnosis with lichen disease. Particular attention should be paid to the treatment of diabetes.
Many drugs, announced and little known, have been developed. These are all kinds of ointments, creams, tablets, foot spray, tea tree oil, ammonia solution, etc. You should not try to treat the fungus with medication yourself, forgetting the main thing: the appointment is made exclusively by a doctor who is competent in the treatment of fungus of the foot and nails and deprivation of the knees.
The principles of treatment of fungal infections of the foot and nails are in the rules:
- To get rid of the simple form of the fungus of the feet and nails, local treatment with antifungal ointments is enough. Better than others, patients tolerate special creams or sprays containing excess water, which can soften the keratin surface of the skin and are better perceived subjectively. Tea tree oil, ammoniacal alcohol helps well.
- The cream contains two active ingredients without fail. The first substance exhibits its own antifungal activity. The second component is aimed at suppressing the inflammatory process of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Drug treatment is long term. Do not expect nail recovery in a few days. A serious infectious disease takes time and patience.
- In case of complications or unwanted consequences of the treatment, it is imperative to consult a doctor to find out how to get rid of fungal infections of the feet and nails safely and without complications.
- Before applying any spray or ointment, you will need to wash your feet with laundry soap. It is allowed to add ammonia to the water. The soap helps to soften the skin and nails a little, the cream is better absorbed. After washing, grease the nail plate with tea tree oil.
In addition to the antifungal drugs themselves, an ammonia solution or spray is used for local treatment. It helps soften the skin of the affected fingers and nail blade.
Systemic treatment
If the patient has a severe stage of mycosis, the treatment of the fungus includes tablets with antifungal agents. Antifungal pills are commonly used. When a secondary infection is attached, additional broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed.
Remember the main thing - you will not be able to cure nail fungus quickly, treatment should continue for a long time and reach six months. Tea tree oil and laundry soaps can be ineffective. You should not take antifungal pills yourself, the drugs are toxic, they have many contraindications and side effects. It is necessary to take only under the supervision of a doctor. At the same time, the doctor will prescribe immunomodulators, vitamins, hepatoprotectors, tea from the monastery.
In case of diabetes mellitus, it is necessary to remember the main condition - to correct the sugar content in the blood and regularly take antihyperglycemic tablets. Keep your feet clean, change socks regularly, spray the affected nail regularly by adding soap and soda to the water.
For the systemic treatment of mycosis of the feet and nails, it is proposed to use tablets recommended by official medicine, local remedies that are applied to the skin and nails. Ointments with antibiotics, spray against fungal infections, tea tree oil, ammonia are used. The funds are applied to the nail according to a certain scheme prescribed by the doctor. Used with caution in diabetes mellitus, such as monastery tea.
If there are any pronounced side effects or contraindications to the pills, it is possible to try to remove the nail fungus with local remedies suggested by medicine, or to take tea from the monastery. You can use "harmless" local remedies for diabetes mellitus: tea tree oil, laundry soap.
Folk remedies in the treatment of fungi
Treatment of the disease, especially diabetes mellitus, is allowed with the use of home remedies. Alternative medicine offers a ton of recipes. You can regularly soak your feet in baking soda solution and add soap to quickly soften your toenail. Then the nail is filed with a nail file or cut. The manicure set should be sterilized without being loaned to other people. Flat feet are recommended for several months. After the procedure, be sure to wear socks. Gradually, a healthy nail grows in the place where the fungus was.
In the pharmacy network, they buy concentrated tea tree oil, which is good for treating fungal infections of the feet and nails. The remedy is readily used by folk and official medicine
Remember that tea tree oil is powerful and can cause irritation.
Tea tree oil is applied to the nail with a pipette, rubbed with a sterile cotton swab. Likewise, ammonia is applied to the nail, which is used by home medicine.
Monastery tea is considered an effective remedy. For the preparation, black tea and a set of medicinal herbs are used. Monastic tea is used for oral administration for 3 weeks. The mixture of herbs is brewed with boiling water and insisted in a thermos.
It is easy to buy tea from the monastery in the pharmacy network or collect the herbal mixture yourself.