The fungus on the feet is a seasonal disease and, above all, it manifests itself in the season of wearing closed shoes. Yeast infections in the feet do not attract as much attention as other types of fungus, such as toenail fungus. This is because the foot is not visible unless you look at it specifically. And the first, not strong manifestations, are attributed to everyday reasons.
The easiest way to get a foot fungus test is to sniff your shoes. A bad smell is a sign of a yeast infection. Although the mushrooms themselves do not emit odor, but their waste products. . . Plus the waste products of microorganisms that have settled in wounds formed by a fungal disease. And most are staph. All of this together is what causes unpleasant shoe and foot odors.
Combing the skin of the affected area leads to the spread of infection!
When the feet are in warm closed shoes for a long time, they sweat profusely. The fungus, which under normal conditions is not activated, once in an ideal environment for itself, begins to actively develop. Therefore, the second name of this disease appeared - "Athlete's foot. "Fungal disease of the feet and caused by various types of fungi. And since athletes spend most of their time in tight, closed-toe shoes, they mostly suffer from this mycosis.
Athlete's foot is quite common. With it, a fungal infection occurs on the sole of the foot or areas of the skin between the toes.
Such mycoses can be caused by the appearance on the foot of one of the varieties of a parasitic colony of an infectious and highly contagious disease called foot fungus.
Fungal diseases that cause extensive skin lesions are caused by various types of fungi, the nature of which is discovered in the study of analyzes.
How does the fungus manifest itself?
On the skin of the legs, the pathology initially manifests itself in small areas that are prone to peeling, then the spot spreads with uneven edges, and the mycosis becomes more pronounced.
The activity of the manifestation of symptoms of fungus on the legs can be as fast as lightning and quite slow. Because it all depends on how strong a person's immunity is and the type of microorganism that caused this ailment.
The types of foot fungus are quite different and manifest themselves in their own way, but if a person has any pathological changes on the feet, he should find out from specialists what the reason is. Mycologists will explain what a fungus is and teach you how to fight it.
What do foot fungus look like?
The fungus of the feet is accompanied, in most cases, by "athlete's foot", which looks like barely perceptible scaly skin. As the pathology spreads, the skin color changes to red and the changes become more noticeable. Also, foot disease looks like large areas with large flakes of dry skin, sometimes the signs are on one side, sometimes on both sides of the foot. The location of the foot fungus is usually found in the lower limbs, and the appearance of the limb depends on the degree of development of the pathology.
Species differences are considered such as:
- a very dense stratum corneum on the plant;
- the flakes begin to peel the honey with their fingers;
- the skin is inflamed;
- foot injury also looks like bubbles.
The fungus formed on the legs looks quite expressive, so a person should notice specific manifestations and consult a doctor.
Causes of foot fungus
What to do if a fungus appears? To begin with, it is worth finding out the reasons for their appearance and thinking about where exactly the spores could be collected and why the body did not respond properly.
About how the formation of athlete's foot begins, about the reasons that precede the development of pathogenic flora, mycologists say the following: a fungus can develop on the feet of the feet if a person wears socks or shoes from an infected person, and also does not wear slippers in places where masses of people pass, that is, in public baths, saunas and swimming pools, because that is where the soil is most favorable for the bacterial front.
How to identify foot fungus.
The development of mycosis, a fungal disease provokes at a fairly high rate, and especially quickly, such manifestations develop if there are concomitant chronic diseases. Diseases of the feet can be determined independently, but in order not to confuse each skin abrasion with signs of fungus on the legs, it is worth carefully considering the condition of the covering, as well as the appearance of the skin under thefingers.
The leg fungus is quite diverse in its symptoms, since the types of leg fungus are also not limited to just one, and each of them has its own characteristic manifestation.
What does a foot fungus look like?
And the appearance of the skin fungus on the legs will determine what its species is. As it were, the mycelium will leave its "visiting card" upon arrival.
Sometimes people with a history of such a pathology do not even know about it, they only see a too dry covering on their legs, but they want to say that it should be so.
General symptoms usually look like this:
- the appearance of microcracks;
- mild itching, especially between the toes;
- severe flaking;
- sometimes swelling and pain in places where erosion occurs;
- infrequently, but bleeding occurs.
- deep cracks may appear.
How to cure foot fungus
Treatment of the fungus on the feet is a long process, but if the preparatory stage is carried out correctly, that is, when diagnosing it is found out which pathogen parasitizes on the body, therapy can be faster.
It is necessary to treat skin fungi comprehensively, using both drugs that are taken internally and external medical pharmacological agents.
Athlete's foot can be treated with a careful study of all affected areas, this should be facilitated by a course of treatment.
On how to treat the fungus, you need to consult with mycologists. They will be able to talk in detail about what drugs can cope with the disease.
Treatment of foot disease can be divided into several parts. A primary and important task is to strengthen the most vulnerable areas and rehabilitate the areas affected by the disease. It is important to know that the feet must always be dry and clean:
- And also the shoes should be made of materials that breathe;
- replaceable cotton socks should become a good absorbent that collects moisture;
- After the feet have been in shoes all day, they need to be thoroughly rinsed and lubricated with a special agent prescribed by a doctor.
It is also good to use special powders that help keep your feet dry.
The next part of treatment involves the use of antifungal medications, such as:
- ointments with a special composition;
- a cream with a lighter texture than an ointment, which means with a deeper angle of penetration on the inside;
- aerosols, the smallest particles of which penetrate the most difficult to reach places.
And although almost all pharmacological preparations aimed at the elimination of pathogens are sold in the network of retail pharmacies without a special prescription, nevertheless, the consultation of an experienced specialist will not only not be superfluous, but, on the contrary, will help tohave a complex effect on this disease.
The most common reasons why the treatment does not work are, in the first place, an altered treatment regimen and the irregular use of funds.
There are also the following reasons:
- many patients do not understand the severity of the disease and do not accept the proposed treatment;
- about a third of patients do not go to specialists and from time to time use self-medication, which, for obvious reasons, does not provide relief;
- many patients do not believe that it is necessary to accurately diagnose one type of pathogen;
- many, as soon as the first positive results are obtained, stop the treatment themselves.
How are foot fungus treated with home remedies?
You can also treat foot fungus with home remedies at home.
There is a good tool, you can do it yourself.
Ointment that destroys mycosis of the feet well:
- vinegar essence - 110 grams;
- a raw egg;
- butter - 200 grams (it is better to take from natural farmer).
Rub with absorbent off the kitchen shelf:
- soda;
- drunk coffee
- ground oat flakes;
- rice flour.
These components, introduced into the foam, can be excellent helpers when sanding the skin of the feet. They are great for exfoliating skin particles and freeing up areas that need to be treated of unnecessary layers.
Compress with anesthetic solution.
A gauze compress is soaked in an anesthetic solution and strengthened on the leg at night. In the morning, the bandage is removed and the affected areas are treated with a decoction of chamomile. Repeat for 7 days.
If you study the subject well, the foot disease can be treated with folk remedies and the skin fungus on the legs will pass without a trace, without the possibility of relapse.
Consequences of advanced mycosis of the skin of the legs.
Treatment of fungus on the skin of the legs must be complete and timely; otherwise, the following complications may occur:
- the parasitic elements themselves, as well as the products that remain after their vital activity, increase the risk of allergies in patients;
- the course of dermatitis can be complicated by the appearance of eczema and psoriasis;
- Since the skin is severely damaged, the infection penetrates unhindered into the lower layers of the epidermis, causing lymphostasis to develop.
With athlete's foot, warts appear much more frequently and hyperkeratosis can form.
Preventive measures
The fungus of the feet, or rather its appearance, can be prevented.
First of all, it is possible to use ointments and folk remedies as additional protection, and then the treatment of the fungus, even if it occurs, will be carried out according to a simplified scheme.
And you also need to perform the following steps:
- eat as prescribed for a healthy lifestyle;
- observe hygiene procedures;
- strengthen the body's immune defenses;
- Apply preventive precautions.