The most common fungal disease is foot mycosis. The fungus on the legs most often appears in the area of the fingers and nails. Despite modern technology, old wounds continue to torture people. They continue to require systematic drug use and patience to achieve this goal.
It can be easily infected with a fungus, but getting rid of it is not that easy. The situation is that when placed on the surface of the skin, under favorable conditions, the fungus begins to develop while destroying the epidermis or nails.
Symptoms suggestive of fungus appearing
There are many forms of fungal infections of the foot. They have their own symptoms, but some are common to all types of fungi.
You can diagnose the disease based on the following signs:
- severe itching;
- Discoloration of the skin and nails at the places where the fungus develops;
- Some forms of fungal infection take the form of small rashes or watery pimples;
- exfoliation of the skin;
- Redness and swelling;
- Sometimes the body temperature rises, in most cases - not exceeding 37 degrees;
- Affected nails lose their elasticity, begin to peel and crumble, or even collapse, and the skin near the nail becomes infected;
- Wet acne will become cloudy over time, the internal contents will become purulent.
Mushrooms on the legs and causes of activity
Almost every person on Earth is a carrier of fungal infections, but not everyone is sick with them.
The infection is activated for the following reasons:
- Violation of the endocrine system;
- Visiting public pools, saunas, baths without special shoes;
- High humidity contributes to the development of infection, such as wet shoes, poorly dried feet after hygienic procedures;
- Weakened immunity.
Mushrooms and their therapy with medicinal drugs
Treating fungal infections is a long process. It is very important to choose the right medicine and recognize the disease in time. No one does this better than a dermatologist, you shouldn’t experiment alone. The situation is that the area of skin affected by the infection appears to be common dermatitis.
miconazole antifungal agent
It has a wide range of applications, meaning it fights a wide variety of fungal infections. It is considered one of the most effective. Treatment can be started after your doctor prescribes it.
Treat the problem skin or nails twice a day to get rid of the infection. For better therapeutic effect, you can bandage the affected finger or nail after using the medicine. Treat for at least 2 weeks. After the signs of the disease have disappeared, the medicine should be used for about a week.
It is contraindicated in patients with severe liver disease. Side effects include allergic reactions.
In the opinion of many grateful patients, the drug is a very effective drug against parasitic fungi. It helps quickly and there are rarely relapses. The first tangible result appears in the 2nd week of treatment.
Undecylic acid preparation
Undecylic acid is the main active ingredient. In addition to helping to get rid of the fungal infection, the drug helps heal damaged skin.
Lubricate the affected areas twice a day for faster healing.
The treatment lasts for at least 15 days. If necessary, repeat the course in the same way.
The drug has some contraindications: allergic reaction, non-fungal skin diseases in the acute phase. Side effects are also more closely related to allergies.
After taking the drug, the crying wounds heal quickly, sometimes due to mycosis. The itching will go away in a few days.
Homeopathic antifungal medicine with psoralen
The main component is psoralen, which is extracted from the seeds of a plant called Ammi. It acts as a medicine against the reproduction of the infection and also helps to eliminate it.
To remove the fungus, apply a gel to the affected skin three times a day. After each application, a characteristic film layer appears on the surface of the toes. Wash with soap and water before next use. Then wipe your feet dry and apply the medicine again. The treatment lasts for 3 weeks. It all depends on the results. If the disease is "resistant", the course can be continued for another week. If the disease recurs, repeat the treatment according to the same schedule.
After the application, the first tangible results appear within 7 days at the earliest. The itching goes faster.
Quinoningin antifungal agent
It is used for mild forms of skin damage, not for nails.
Treat this medicine twice a day, apply the powder to clean and dry skin. Also treat shoes and socks with the medicine. The maximum course is 4 weeks.
After application, the fungus disappears after a while. The first significant result appears at the earliest after 7-8 days of treatment.
Means for removing the affected nail
The main component is urea, which acts as an acid in concentrated form.
It is usually surgically removed with severe damage to the nail. This is necessary because no medicine gets under the nail plate. Accordingly, any treatment will be useless. The infection gets under the nail and multiplies. The new plate returns over time, but is already healthy.
To remove your nails without surgery, treat them with an emulsion every few days. First dissolve a little soap and baking soda in warm water. Take 20 grams of soda and the same amount of dry soap chips per liter of water. Steam your feet to soften your nails. Then use a product that dissolves the horny surface of the nail plate.
During the emulsion treatment, it is advisable to protect the skin near the nail so as not to injure it. The next step is to seal the treated area with plaster. The time of use is indicated in the instructions for use.
Then remove the softened layer with a nail file for pedicure or manicure. How many times to apply - depends on the thickness of the nail plate. The package is made for several fingers.
It is contraindicated for those who experience an allergic reaction to it or any of its ingredients. 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 has an antiseptic effect, disinfects the surface of unprotected skin, so the fungus can be treated much faster.
How do we deal with the problem at home?
Treating the disease at home with natural remedies can be especially effective in the early stages of development. It is better to eliminate complex forms with medication so as not to waste time.
Recipe # 1
Take 100 grams of milk thistle. The whole plant is used, from the roots to the flowers. Put it in a thermos and fill it with water, you need about 2 liters. If you do not have a suitable thermos, you can make medicine in any container, which is then kept warm by covering it with some dense material. After a few hours, pour into a pool and steam your feet affected by mycosis. Repeat every 3 days. The treatment lasts for 14 days.
Recipe 2
Dampen clean socks with wine vinegar and unscrew well. Put your feet up before going to bed. Vinegar has antiseptic properties. It helps to get rid of the fungus. The treatment lasts for at least a month.
Recipe 3
Make coffee in a pot. Pour the finished strong drink into a bowl and steam your feet in it. This not only removes the fungus in a few days, but also relieves fatigue in the legs. Repeat the procedure for how many days in a row.
Preventive measures to prevent the development of the disease:
- If your feet sweat excessively, take an herbal bath every night, change your socks often;
- It is advisable to soak your feet in saline or soda solution, dissolving a tablespoon of the product in one liter of water and holding your feet for 15-20 minutes;
- After washing the bed linen and socks with a hot iron, the fungus dies at high temperatures;
- To destroy the infection, regularly disinfect the shoes with special tools such as formalin, a 1% solution is sufficient.
We handle this problem at home with each of the above methods. Effectiveness depends on your approach. Proper use of medications guarantees 100% results. It is better to choose the right treatment with your doctor.