A common dermatological disease is fungus between the toes. It often occurs with professional athletes, so due to the increased physical exertion, their feet become sweaty and wet, which is a favorable soil for the foot fungus.
This type of fungal infection is more common in men and is common in both summer and humid climates.
Cause
There are various reasons for the occurrence of fungus between the toes. The main ones include:
- When people have a weakened immune system and the body lacks vitamins, the fungus begins to activate.
- High levels of sweating in the legs.
- Lack of personal hygiene.
- Wearing uncomfortable shoes made of artificial materials.
- Visit swimming pools, gyms and other public places where many people walk without shoes.
- Using the stuff of a mushroom man.
- Metabolic disease. Diabetes.
- Other infectious diseases. The mushroom can be their indicator anyway.
Symptoms of a fungal infection between the toes
Despite the characteristic common symptoms of a fungal infection between the fingers. It can be said that some signs of a fungal infection may vary slightly from person to person. In general, people with foot fungus may experience the following symptoms:
- At first, a slight itching is observed, which does not cause much discomfort, so one may not notice it. It starts to grow gradually and causes anxiety. Reddening of the skin appears.
- A characteristic symptom of a fungal infection is peeling of the skin, which begins to peel off.
- The leather cover cracks, cracks appear with whitish edges. There is a burning sensation.
- Mycosis begins mainly in the area between the fourth and fifth toes and then spreads throughout the foot.
- The legs are sweating more and more and they are smelling bad.
- The skin of the sole becomes thicker.
- In addition, the appearance of the nails may change. They begin to peel, various gray and yellow spots appear on them.
If symptoms occur, consult a professional immediately who will prescribe appropriate treatment. The dermatologist examines the foot, studies the signs, and creates an individual treatment regimen that quickly leads to a person’s recovery.
The process of treating the fungus is not fast, and even after all symptoms have disappeared, the course clearly defined by your doctor must be continued and completed completely. Healed mushrooms are the foundation of good health.
How to treat the fungus between the toes: drugs
Pharmacies sell a wide variety of antifungal drugs in different forms (ointments, creams, gels, solutions and special therapeutic lotions). But before you buy them, it is better to consult a dermatologist who will determine the best solution for the person.
In addition, some medications and medications have contraindications, and your doctor will consider this when choosing a treatment that is completely safe. The same goes for folk remedies, it is best to discuss their use with a dermatologist.
In addition to essential medications, you should take vitamins and treatments to boost immunity and improve your health. Wash your feet twice a day with tarry soap and use disposable towels. If your feet are very sweaty, you will need to buy a special powder at the pharmacy that will keep your feet dry and smell good.
All shoes you wear should be thoroughly disinfected and treated with vinegar. Ventilate your shoes every day. You can also use a special anti-fungal disinfectant, it removes all fungi thanks to the effect of ultraviolet light and you can wear shoes with ease.
Before applying a special ointment, you must first prepare a therapeutic bath that steams your feet well. For example, you can take two tablespoons of grated laundry soap and dissolve it in two gallons of warm water. Place your feet in the bath for fifteen minutes and then wipe thoroughly to dry completely. You can then apply the ointment in a thin and even layer, spreading not only the fungus-infected areas but all the other fingers as well. The same is true if only one foot is affected by the fungus, then the second healthy one is treated with therapeutic agents for prevention.
Compressions made with Burov solution help well. For this procedure, the cotton swabs should be moistened in a solution and placed between the toes for twenty minutes.
Folk remedy for mushrooms between the toes
Traditional remedies can be effectively combined with folk remedies to speed up the process of treating the fungus.
Before using certain folk remedies, make sure that you are not sensitive to certain medicinal components.
It is better to consult a dermatologist before use.
- An excellent folk remedy that treats the interdigital fungus on the legs, a compress made by adding birch tar. Before use, steam your feet in soapy water and exfoliate the peeled skin. Then dry your feet well and spread the space between your toes, nails and cracks in your skin. You can wipe the tar after an hour and a half. Washing your feet for two days after the procedure is not recommended. The course is five times until the mushroom is healed.
- Celandine oil, which can be purchased at a pharmacy, helps to heal the fungus. First, the legs should be steamed in hot water with soda. Apply vegetable oil on fingers and nails. It is best to perform this procedure twice a day. The fungus is treated with celandine for about a month.
- Garlic also helps. Each slice should be cut in half, salted, and the fungus-infected areas treated. The garlic can also be finely chopped, mixed with salt, and the resulting mass can be made into a compress.
- Put a hen’s egg in a jar and fill it with seventy-five percent vinegar essence. Place the bottle in a place protected from light for several days. When the shell dissolves, remove the foil, add a teaspoon of butter and mix well. Let the medicine cook for twenty-four hours. You will be given a special ointment to be applied twice a day.
- Regular use of baths with salt and soda can be a good solution against fungus between the toes. Add these ingredients to a tablespoon of warm water. The feet should be kept in the bath for two to three minutes and then rinsed with clean water. Then put on socks soaked in wine vinegar and lie down with it.
- You can make a special healing compress that is best done at bedtime. To do this, soak a soft piece of natural fabric with a spoonful of ammonia and a glass of water. Such procedures must be performed eight to ten times.
- Within a month, you can take therapeutic baths to help heal the fungus. To do this, pour five tablespoons of ground coffee with a liter of hot water. When the solution warms up, dip your feet in for half an hour. We then take cotton socks on the wet feet and sleep in them. In the morning, rinse your feet with cold water.
- Fifty milliliters of strong brewed tea mixed with a tablespoon of nine percent vinegar. Then dip cotton swabs into the resulting solution and wipe the fungus-infected areas with it. Perform this procedure several times over several weeks.
- Remedy for anthrax - baths with sea salt. After application, the skin will be softer. Rub aloe or celandine juice between your toes. You can replace the sea salt with apple cider vinegar and then rub the skin with tea tree oil.
Prevention of foot fungus
Let's see what steps to take to prevent fungal growth.
- Always use your own towels and shoes. In the store, try new shoes, wear thin socks. Make special shoes for the guests.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle, drink vitamins and strengthen your immune system.
- Healthy sleep for at least nine hours is the key to strong and good health.
- Wear shoes made of quality natural materials that allow your skin to breathe and your feet will be comfortable.
- Do not walk barefoot in public places where there are many people. After the visit, wipe your feet dry and use special antibacterial agents.
- Use your personal manicure set and disinfect it thoroughly.
- Change socks and stockings every day.
- Make sure your feet do not sweat too much, buy special products for excessive sweating.
Take care of your health, be positive and take preventative measures.