The most common dermatological disease is fungus between the toes. This often happens to professional athletes, so their feet sweat and get wet due to increased physical effort, which is a suitable soil for fungus on the feet.
This type of fungal infection is more typical for men and is common in summer and in humid climates.
Causes
There are various reasons for the appearance of fungus between the toes. Among the main ones are the following:
- When people have weakened immunity, and the body lacks vitamins, the fungi begin to activate.
- High level of sweating in the legs.
- Lack of personal hygiene.
- Wearing uncomfortable shoes made of artificial materials.
- Visiting swimming pools, gyms and other public places where many walk, without shoes.
- Using the stuff of a person who has a fungus.
- Metabolic disease. Diabetes.
- Other infectious diseases. Mushrooms, by the way, can be their indicator.
Symptoms of fungal infection between the toes
Despite the fact that the fungal infection between the fingers has characteristic common symptoms. We can say that some of the signs of a fungal infection may vary slightly from person to person. In general, a person with foot fungus may experience symptoms such as:
- Mild itching may be noticed at first, which does not bring much discomfort and therefore the person may not notice it. Gradually, it begins to grow and causes anxiety. Redness of the skin appears.
- A characteristic symptom of a fungal infection is peeling of the skin, which begins to peel.
- The skin cover cracks, cracks with whitish edges appear. There is a burning sensation.
- Mycosis usually begins in the area between the fourth and fifth toes and then spreads throughout the leg.
- The feet begin to sweat more and smell unpleasant.
- The skin on the soles becomes thicker.
- Also, the appearance of the nails can change. They begin to peel, various gray and yellow spots appear on them.
If symptoms appear, contact a specialist immediately who will prescribe the correct treatment. The dermatologist will look at the feet, study the signs and create an individual treatment regimen that will quickly lead to the person's recovery.
The process of treating the fungus is not fast, and even after the disappearance of all symptoms, the course should be continued and completely completed, which is clearly determined by the doctor. Cured mushrooms are the basis of good health.
How to treat fungus between the toes: medications
Pharmacies sell a wide range of antifungal drugs in various forms (ointments, creams, gels, solutions and special therapeutic lotions). But before you buy them, it is better to consult a dermatologist who will determine the best option for the person.
In addition, some drugs and medications have contraindications, the doctor will take this into account when choosing a treatment that will be absolutely safe. The same goes for folk remedies, their use is best discussed with a dermatologist.
During the treatment, in addition to the basic medicines, it is necessary to take vitamins and medicines to strengthen the immunity and improve the health. Wash your feet twice a day with tar soap and use disposable towels. If your feet are sweating a lot, you need to buy a special powder at the pharmacy, thanks to which your feet will be dry and fragrant.
All the shoes you walk in must be thoroughly disinfected, for that you will have to be treated with vinegar. Ventilate your shoes every day. You can also use a special disinfectant antifungal device, thanks to the action of ultraviolet light, it removes all fungi and you can wear shoes safely.
Before applying a special ointment, you must first make a therapeutic bath that will evaporate your feet well. So, for example, you can take two tablespoons of grated laundry soap and dissolve them in two liters of warm water. Put your feet in the bath for fifteen minutes, and then wipe them well to dry completely. Then, in a thin and even layer, you can apply the ointment, and you must spread not only the areas infected with the fungus, but also between all the other fingers. The same is true if you have only one foot under the influence of fungi, then the other is treated healthily with therapeutic means for prevention.
Compresses with Burov's solution help well. For this procedure, cotton pads should be moistened in the solution and placed between the fingers for twenty minutes.
Folk remedies for fungus on the feet between the toes
Traditional methods of medicine can be effectively combined with folk remedies to speed up the process of treating fungus.
Before using certain folk remedies, make sure that you are not sensitive to certain medicinal components.
It is better to consult a dermatologist before use.
- An excellent folk remedy that cures interdigital fungus on the feet are compresses with the addition of birch tar. Before use, it is necessary to steam the feet in soapy water and clean all the peeled skin. Then dry your feet well and spread them all over the toes, nails and all the cracks that are on the skin. After an hour and a half, you can wipe off the tar. It is not recommended to wash your feet for two days after the procedure. The course is five times until the fungus is cured.
- Celandine oil, which can be bought at the pharmacy, helps in the good treatment of fungi. First, the feet should be steamed in hot water with soda. Apply vegetable oil on fingers and nails. It is best to perform this procedure twice a day. The fungus is treated with celandine for about a month.
- Garlic will also help. It is necessary to cut each slice in half, dip it in salt and treat the areas infected with the fungus. You can also finely chop the garlic, mix it with salt and make a poultice from the resulting mass.
- Put a chicken egg in a jar and fill it with seventy-five percent vinegar essence. We put the jar in a place protected from light for a few days. When the shell melts, remove the foil and add one teaspoon of butter and mix everything well. Allow the medicine to cook for twenty-four hours. You will get a special ointment that you will have to apply twice a day.
- A good option for fungus between the fingers can be regular use of baths with salt and soda. These components are added to a bowl of warm water, one tablespoon at a time. Legs should be supported in the tub for two to three minutes and then rinsed with clean water. Then put on socks soaked in wine vinegar and go to bed with them.
- You can make a special healing compress, which is best done before bedtime. To do this, a soft piece of natural fabric must be soaked in a solution of one tablespoon of ammonia and one glass of water. Such procedures need to be done eight to ten times.
- Within a month you can make therapeutic baths that will help cure the fungus. To do this, pour five tablespoons of ground coffee with a liter of hot water. When the solution warms up, immerse your feet in it for half an hour. Then we put cotton socks on wet feet and sleep in them. In the morning, wash your feet with cold water.
- Fifty milliliters of strong brewed tea mixed with a spoonful of nine percent vinegar. Then dip cotton pads in the resulting solution and use them to wipe the areas infected with the fungus. Perform this procedure several times over several weeks.
- Remedy for fungus on the feet - baths with sea salt. After application, the skin becomes softer. They rub aloe or celandine juice between their fingers. You can replace sea salt with apple cider vinegar, and then rub the skin with tea tree oil.
Prevention of foot fungus
Let’s look at what steps need to be taken to prevent fungus.
- Always use your own towels and shoes. Try on new shoes in the store, wear thin socks. Prepare special shoes for guests.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle, drink vitamins and strengthen your immune system.
- Healthy sleep, at least nine hours is the key to strong and good health.
- Wear shoes made of quality natural materials that allow the skin to breathe, and the feet will feel comfortable.
- Do not walk barefoot in public places where there are many people. After the visit, wipe your feet and use special antibacterial agents.
- Use your personal manicure set and thoroughly disinfect it.
- Change socks and tights every day.
- Make sure your feet don't sweat too much, buy special products for excessive sweating.
Take care of your health, be positive and take preventive measures.