One of the common skin pathologies is a fungus between the toes.Treatment largely depends on concomitant diseases and the degree of neglect.Most often, antifungal agents in various forms are prescribed to eliminate signs of mycosis.At the initial stage of the disease, folk methods are quite effective, which can be used at home without harm to health.
The causes of the disease
The pathological condition is based on the skin of a fungal infection that provokes the fungus of the tips of the top.In severe immunity, the human body rejects the infection and the disease does not develop.But in many people, the immune system is weakened, which becomes a favorable environment for the development of the disease.
You can get infected with a sick person with direct contact, as well as when you use common hygiene elements.Towels, home shoes and other things will become a source of infection.Predisposing factors are considered:
- Dermatological diseases of chronic nature with periodic exacerbations - eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis.
- Wearing a permanent foundation of nearby and uncomfortable shoes made of artificial materials.
- Regular violation of personal hygiene rules.
- Deficiency in the body of vitamins and mineral compounds.
- Improved sweat glands, leading to the fact that the fingers are wet between the fingers.This provokes the development of infection and intensive pathogens.
- Frequent trauma to the skin of the feet.
- Disruption of metabolic processes.
- Vascular pathologies of the lower limbs.
- Trophic ulcers or indiscriminate wounds in the toes and toes.
- The fungal nail infection passing to the space between the fingers.
People who are constantly visiting saunas, bathrooms or pools are at risk.In these places, the accumulation of a fungal infection is the greatest, and for infection it is enough for a few minutes to be in the shower, where the infected person stood before.Especially often mycosis develops in children who are closely in contact with patients at school or preschool age.
Symptoms of mycosis
Before treating your fungus on your toes, you need to know how it looks and what symptoms appear.Most often the disease manifests as follows:
- The initial stage is no different by pronounced symptoms and can pass without a trace for many people.The cracks appear on delicate skin between the fingers, which causes its appearance to become unhealthy.The epidermis differs in dryness and exfoliated on a small scale.The patient is worried about itching and a moderate burning sensation.This is felt especially at night when the feet are released from shoes.The active stage follows the original and manifested by more intensity.The red spots appear in place of peeling.Itching accompanies a person constantly, leading to irritation of the epidermis and strong scabies.
- The progressive stage is characterized by the appearance of small bubbles filled with transparent fluid.When in contact with the fabric of socks and shoes, the bubbles burst, in their place a wet surface and wounds that often bleed.Over time, these areas are covered with brown or yellow bark.
- The advanced stage is characterized by the spread of the pathological process to nearby tissues and nails.The nails turn yellow, relax and break up.When trying to remove the crusts in their place, open wounds are formed that do not long for treatment for a long time.The bacteria on the surface of the wound develop rapidly and pass into deep layers.The pain accompanies a person constantly, prevents normal movement, the skin is hyperemic and swollen.New bubbles are constantly appearing, not filled with liquid, but pus.If the therapy is missing, the disease can reach the muscle layer.It will be very difficult to get rid of it.
A characteristic sign of mycosis at any stage will be an unpleasant odor from the feet even after recent shoes for washing and processing.Bacteria also accumulate in shoes and this requires cleaning with chemicals with disinfectant.The most dangerous complication of the pathological process will be the penetration of a fungal infection into the blood and the development of mycosis of the internal organs.
Diagnostic methods
An experienced dermatologist is enough to carefully examine the skin between the fingers to determine mycosis.But to clarify the diagnosis, a special scraping is taken from the affected areas to examine the type of infection.
Under laboratory conditions, a bacteriological sowing of the resulting material is made and the exact type of pathogen is detected.The specialist may then prescribe appropriate therapy.
An important point in the diagnosis will be to identify the cause and method of transmitting infection.It is also necessary to determine the stage of the disease.If the patient contacted other people or family members before contacting a specialist, preventive treatment of all households should be performed to prevent infection.
Drug therapy
The treatment of the fungus of the toes depends on the degree of the disease.The initial stage can only be cured by external agents in the form of ointments or solutions.Improved cases are only subject to a combination of tablet drugs with external ones to achieve maximum result in a short time.
Determine the best option in any case only the attending physician should.You cannot treat mycosis at home with medicines, as they often have contraindications and side effects, often cause allergic reactions.
If the therapy is ineffective for 4 weeks, the patient's condition worsens, then the doctor again takes scraping from the affected area.This is necessary to determine the sensitivity of the bacteria to the medicine used.
Recipes of unconventional medicine
At home, it is allowed to use some folk remedies that will help to stop the progression of the disease.The original stages of mycosis can be cured with such agents:
- Plain soda and dining salt.They should be used in the form of baths, dissolving in 3 liters of water by a tablespoon of each agent.The duration of the home therapeutic session is at least 20 minutes.The water should be hot but not burn.Repeat the procedure daily, the duration of the course is 2 weeks.The optimal treatment time is before bedtime.
- A grass decoction based on chamomile leaves, dry celandine and plantane leaves will become the best home remedy with antimicrobial and anti -inflammatory effect.It is simple to prepare: separate 50 g of each ingredient, grind thoroughly and cook in 3 liters of water for at least 5 minutes.The filtered agent is ready for use after 20 minutes of insistence.In the decoction it is necessary to lower your legs and hold until it has cooled completely.Perform therapy before going to bed daily for 2-3 weeks.
- The vinegar for eating is allowed to be used for daily problem areas between the fingers or as lotions.The second option is suitable at the initial stage when the lesion section is small.The lotions are made from a cotton swab, previously moistened by 9% and attached to the damage site for 20 minutes.Up to 3 procedures are allowed per day.The therapeutic effect is noticeable after 10 days of regular use.
- Alcoholic iodine solution 5% allows you to get rid of the fungus after 2 weeks.The processing should be done in the morning and evening.Before the procedure, it is recommended to stew your feet in a hot bath and dry with a towel.When processing, the attention should be paid not only to the skin but also to the nails so that the infection does not spread.This method is allowed to be used only at the initial stage.When iodine enters open wounds, the risk of burning and worsening the patient's condition increases significantly.
- The plantations at the initial stage are allowed to be used to process the affected areas or to suffocate the legs.To prepare the solution, add a few crystals in hot water to get unsaturated pink shades.In the resulting solution, you can stew your feet 20 minutes a day or moisten a cotton swab and lubricate the inflammation areas several times a day.As a rule, 2 weeks regular use of one method or another is sufficient to completely get rid of the fungi.
- Birch Tar can be purchased at a pharmacy.It should be applied in pure form on problem areas and nails.The layer should be thin, the exposure time is no more than 40 minutes, as it is a very aggressive tool and often provokes allergic reactions.If it is impossible to get it, it is allowed to just wash your feet every night with tar soap.The duration of tar treatment should not exceed 10 days.Soap as prevention is allowed to be used constantly.
The use of each folk remedy requires preliminary consultations with a specialist to prevent complications.
Prevention of infection
Simple preventive measures will help to avoid the disease.It is necessary to strictly observe the rules of hygiene, to give preference to socks and shoes made of natural materials, timely treatment of skin diseases or minor injuries.After visiting the pool or sauna, it is recommended to treat your feet with antiseptic solutions and prevent the use of personal hygiene products.
If the first signs of mycosis appear, it is recommended that you start treatment immediately.This will get rid of the problem in a short time and avoid complications.