Foot fungus can affect anyone who has feet. Even if he is the cleanest person obsessed with hygienic procedures.
Why do fungus appear on the feet and how to deal with this unpleasant disgusting phenomenon?
How does foot fungus develop?
Even if a person washes his feet constantly and regularly, he cannot wash away all the bacteria from it. They just get smaller, but they don't 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 room. If such an environment coincides with the inflammatory process in the body, poor resistance to infections or excessive sweating of the feet - write everything down. The fungus is right there.
Symptoms of foot fungus
It affects the area between the toes, nails, feet, and the upper part of the foot remains intact. If the fungus already has a chronic stage, then the skin of the feet and other parts of the body is very dry, flaky, there are keratinized skin scales, microcracks.
Along the border of the area where the fungus is located, a clearly red inflamed strip is 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, which put a person in a hospital bed, because because of these pains it is impossible to walk.
Is the fungus transmitted by 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. It is true that if a person has already acquired the fungus, it spreads very quickly throughout the area of the foot.
To prevent the process from becoming painful and depriving a person of the ability to walk, it is necessary to begin treatment for the fungus in the early stages of the disease.
Who to contact?
Dermatologist
How to treat acute fungus?
First of all, you need to apply a sterile bandage on the legs, but not too tight. Infusion against fungi is sold in pharmacies - in the language of doctors it is called antifungal, ie antifungal. With this infusion you should moisten the bandage and apply it on the affected area of the fungus.
This operation should be repeated each time the dressing 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 coatings. Otherwise, the manifestations of the fungus will return again. If there are cracks in the legs, you should protect them from the penetration of pathogenic bacteria by dressing the affected area.
During treatment, it is very important that the feet are not exposed to hot temperatures and that water does not fall on them - this contributes to an even greater spread of the fungus. Also, the surface of the feet must 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 he forgets to wipe his feet after washing - a humid environment promotes widespread infections.
What can you wear on your feet with fungus?
If a person suffering from foot fungus continues to work and the season is cold, it is worth stocking up on a few pairs of socks or tights (for women), a few pairs of socks (for men) that need to be changed 3-4 times a day. This will prevent further spread of the infection. What the patient puts on his feet should be made of natural materials, including shoes.
Shoes should not be tight, not tight, comfortable - this will allow the feet to feel comfortable, and the skin should not sweat so often, multiplying bacteria and fungi.
Medicines
- Sprays for fungi.
- Effective ointments for fungi.
- Nail fungus drops are a cure for topical treatment of fungal infections.
- Ointments and creams for nail fungus.
- Nail fungus pills.
- Creams and ointments for fungus on the feet.
- Ointment for fungus between the fingers.