Foot mycosis is the most common fungal disease. The fungus on the legs most often appears on the fingers and nails. Despite modern technology, old sores continue to plague people. They always require the systematic use of drugs and patience to achieve the goal.
It is easy to get infected with a fungus, but getting rid of it is not so easy. The fact is that getting on the surface of the skin, under the influence of favorable conditions, the fungus begins to grow, while destroying the epidermis or nail.
Symptoms that indicate that a fungus has appeared
A fungal infection on the feet has many forms. They have their own symptoms, but some are characteristic of all types of manifestations of the fungus.
You can determine the disease by the following signs:
- severe itching;
- Changes in skin and nail color where the fungus grows;
- Some forms of fungal infection present as small rashes or watery pimples;
- skin peeling;
- Redness and swelling;
- Sometimes the body temperature rises, in most cases - no more than 37 degrees;
- Affected nails lose their elasticity, begin to exfoliate and crumble or even crumble, the skin near the nail becomes infected;
- Watery acne becomes cloudy over time, the internal contents become purulent.
Fungus on the legs and the reasons for its activity
Almost all the inhabitants of the Earth are carriers of fungal infections, but not everyone is sick with them.
The infection is activated due to the following reasons:
- Violation of the endocrine system;
- Visiting public swimming pools, saunas, baths without special shoes;
- High humidity contributes to the development of infections, for example, wet shoes, poorly dried feet after hygienic procedures;
- Weakened immunity.
Fungus and its therapy with pharmaceutical 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 will do it better than a dermatologist, you shouldn't experiment on your own. The fact is that the area of the skin affected by the infection looks like ordinary dermatitis.
miconazole antifungal agent
It has a wide range of applications, that is, it fights a wide variety of fungal infections. It is considered one of the most effective. The treatment can be started after medical prescription.
To get rid of the infection, treat the skin or nail problem 2 times a day. For better therapeutic effect, you can bandage the affected finger or nail after applying the drug. Treat for at least 2 weeks. After the signs of the disease disappear, you need to use the drug for about a week.
It is contraindicated to use this remedy for people with severe liver pathology. Side effects are associated with allergic reactions.
According to numerous reviews of grateful patients, the remedy is a very effective remedy for parasitic fungi. Helps quickly and there are rarely relapses. The first tangible result appears from the 2nd week of treatment.
Preparation of undecyl acid
Undecyl acid is the main active ingredient. In addition to the fact that the drug helps get rid of a fungal infection, it promotes the healing of damaged skin.
To heal faster, lubricate the damaged areas 2 times a day every day.
Treat for at least 15 days. If the need arises, repeat the course in the same way.
The drug has certain contraindications: an allergic reaction, skin diseases of non-fungal origin in the acute phase. Side effects also relate, to a greater extent, to allergies.
After applying the drug, weeping sores quickly heal, which sometimes appear under the influence of mycosis. The itching disappears in a few days.
Psoralen homeopathic antifungal remedy
The main component is psoralen, which is extracted from the seeds of a plant called Ammi. It acts as a drug against the reproduction of the infection, and also contributes to its elimination.
To eliminate the fungus, lubricate the affected skin surface with gel 3 times a day. After each application, a characteristic film appears on the surface of the toes. Wash with soap and water before next use. Then wipe your feet, then apply the medicine again. The treatment lasts 3 weeks. It all depends on the results. If the disease "resists", the course can be continued for another week. If the disease recurs, repeat the treatment according to the same scheme.
After application, the first tangible results appear no earlier than 7 days. The itching goes faster.
Quinoningin antifungal agent
It is used for mild forms of skin lesions, it is not used for nails.
Treat with this drug 2 times a day, apply the powder to clean, dry skin. Also treat shoes and socks with the drug. The maximum course is 4 weeks.
After application, the fungus ceases to exist after some time. The first significant result appears no earlier than 7-8 days of treatment.
Means for removing the affected nail
The main component is urea, in concentrated form it acts as an acid.
Usually, with severe damage to the nail, it is surgically removed. This is necessary because no medicine penetrates under the nail plate. As a result, any treatment will be useless. The infection penetrates under the nail and multiplies. The new plate will grow back over time, but already healthy.
To remove the toenail without surgery, treat it with an emulsion every few days. First, dissolve soap and baking soda in warm water. For a liter of water take 20 grams of soda and the same amount of shavings of dry soap. Steam your feet to soften the nail. Then use a preparation that dissolves the horny surface of the nail plate.
It is advisable to protect the skin close to the nail during the emulsion treatment so as not to damage it. The next step is to seal the treated area with a bandage. The time of use is indicated in the instructions.
Then remove the softened layer with a nail file for a pedicure or manicure. How many times to apply - depends on the thickness of the nail plate. The package is designed for multiple fingers.
Contraindicated in case of allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. There is no information on side effects.
After proper application, the nail plate gradually thins and completely dissolves, giving access to the skin of the finger. The preparation contains tea tree oil, which acts as an antiseptic, disinfecting the surface of unprotected skin, so that the fungus can be treated much faster.
How to deal with the problem at home?
Home treatment of the disease with natural remedies can be effective, especially at the initial stage of development. It is better to remove complex forms with drugs, so as not to waste time.
Recipe #1
Take 100 grams of milkweed. The whole plant is used, from the roots to the flowers. Place in a thermos and fill with water, it takes about 2 liters. If there is no suitable thermos, you can prepare medicine in any container, which is then covered with something dense in order to keep warm. After a few hours, pour into a basin and spray the legs affected by mycosis. Repeat every 3 days. The treatment lasts from 14 days.
Recipe #2
Dampen clean socks with wine vinegar and wring them out well. Put your feet up before bed. Vinegar has antiseptic properties. Helps get rid of fungus. The treatment lasts at least a month.
Recipe #3
Prepare coffee in a coffee maker. Pour the finished strong drink into a bowl and steam your feet. Thus, not only eliminate the fungus in a few days, but also relieve leg fatigue. Repeat the procedure for how many days in a row.
Preventive measures to prevent the onset of the disease:
- If you have excessive leg sweating, take herbal baths every night, change socks often;
- It is advisable to make your feet soar in a saline or soda solution, for this dissolve a tablespoon of the product in a liter of water and hold your feet for 15-20 minutes;
- Iron bed linen and socks after washing them with a hot iron, at high temperature the fungus dies;
- Periodically disinfect shoes with special means, such as formalin, to kill the infection, a 1% solution is enough.
Treatment of the problem is carried out at home by all the above means. Effectiveness depends on your approach. Proper use of medications guarantees 100% results. It is better to choose a suitable remedy together with a doctor.