One of the most common problems faced by almost everyone is fungus on their toes. The spread of such diseases is due to the fact that you can be infected anywhere, regularly visiting the gym, swimming pool or walking barefoot on the ground or grass. In this case, it does not matter at all whether a person adheres to the rules of personal hygiene or not.
Like other diseases, this infection requires precise and timely treatment. If you ignore this suggestion, the disease will continue, the symptoms will begin to appear more intense, and the skin will become thin and covered with small but painful cracks.
What is a fungus and how does the infection occur?
Toe fungus or mycosis is an infectious disease. Such skin lesions are also called dermatomycosis. Overall, there are a large number of bacteria in nature, but not all of them can cause human health problems. Mycosis is one of the most common diseases and ranks second after purulent pathologies, namely boils, streptoderma, carbuncles and staphyloderma.
For the group of fungi that affect the skin of the feet, they are divided into 3 groups, namely:
- Candida. It belongs to the group of yeast -like fungi.
- Zooanthropophilous. Infections can occur from animals as well as people.
- Anthropophilic. In this case, you can only infect other people.
How does the fungus manifest itself on the toes?
The first symptoms of toenail fungus have vague features, so it is very difficult to recognize the disease from the first day of infection. Sometimes people don’t see a doctor right away, not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t understand their condition. In order not to face a situation like this, doctors always recommend, even with the slightest symptoms, to seek help. In this case, the patient will be spared from the problem as soon as possible.
The main signs of a toe infection are:
- yellowish and tight spots on the skin;
- increased sweating;
- the gap between the fingers begins to ache and itch;
- spots and peeling of the skin appear at the site of localization of the infection.
The intensity of symptoms can also depend on the form of the disease, squamous or intertrigue. In the latter case, the person will experience swelling of the feet, redness and constant dampness in the infected area. This shape is characterized by localization between the last 4 fingers.
With this form of squamous pathology, white crusts appear on the feet, flaking, as well as increased skin lines. In the first days after infection, the patient feels burning and itching. If treatment is not available, the symptoms will be accompanied by an unusual sheen of the skin of the feet and peeling of small gray or white scales.
How to Treat Foot Fungus?
Currently, patients can choose a variety of medications that are equally effective in combating fungus between the toes. To get rid of the disease as quickly as possible, doctors recommend using complex therapy, which includes the following steps:
- Take the pill.
- Use of immunostimulants and vitamin complexes.
- Gels and creams.
Notes!Almost all medications are very effective, but this does not mean that the treatment period will be short. Depending on the state of the body’s protective function, the patient should fight the fungus for at least 1 month.
An effective remedy for the treatment of toe fungus
Fungus on the feet is usually treated with varnish, gel or tablets. The most appropriate medication will be selected by a specialist.
How is toe fungus treated with folk remedies?
Along with the treatment of fungus on the toes, experts advise using alternative therapies, but when using any medication, you should consult a doctor. This will prevent allergies and other adverse reactions.
Traditional healers are advised to pay attention to the following methods:
- Using apple cider vinegar. This is necessary for the "acidification" of the body. Regardless of food intake, vinegar is dissolved in a glass of water and drunk once a day.
- Foot bath. In this case, it is necessary to pour 9 percent vinegar into the basin in an amount that covers the feet. The liquid should be slightly warm. The procedure lasts no more than 15 minutes.
- Vinegar and vegetable oil. From these two components for the treatment of fungus on the feet, it is necessary to prepare an ointment, with a ratio of 1 to 1. It covers the affected area throughout the night. To increase the effect on the feet, it is necessary to wear socks.
Effects of fungal infections on the toes
If you do not address the treatment of fungus on the feet, this can lead to the following deviations:
- when the fungus remains on the finger for a long time, it can cause increased sensitivity to other types of fungi, and also affect the development of bronchial asthma, allergic dermatitis or other skin diseases;
- thumb mycosis can affect the development of diabetes mellitus or gangrene;
- if left untreated, the infection can spread throughout the body and affect internal organs, where patients must undergo prolonged and more complex therapy. It doesn’t matter if it’s fungus on the toes or other toes.
How to prevent re -infection with mycosis after treatment?
To prevent the fungus on the toes from appearing again, you must adhere to all the rules of prevention, including the following:
- Use rubber slippers when visiting the swimming pool or public bath.
- Adhere to personal hygiene.
- Take vitamin complexes to enhance the body's protective function.
- Feet must be washed daily before bed.
- You can't wear other people's shoes.
- Good nutrition and an active lifestyle.
- In special cases, it is recommended to wear shoes that are detachable and looser.
- Do not use other people's hygiene items and do not give your own necessities to anyone.
- Don't wear dirty socks.
- For preventative purposes, use a foot bath.
Antifungal treatment of shoes
Special products can be used to treat shoes from fungus on the skin of the toes. It can not only help get rid of infections, but also get rid of unpleasant odors and get rid of shoes from yeast and dermatitis.
Once the infection is cured, the shoes can be treated with antiseptics. You can buy it at the pharmacy, this tool allows you to clean shoes not only from fungus, but also from other bacteria, which are harmful to human health.