Skin fungus most often appears on the legs, less often on the feet
in other cases, these are already certain diseases, such as scabies, shingles, etc.In general, more than 490 types of pathogenic fungi cause dermatomycosis!Therefore, it is best to contact the specialists of the medical center.
Modern and effective treatment, timely assistance and recognition of the disease at the very first symptoms or in more complex cases are provided quickly and without much time.Unlike self-medication, when people spend a lot of effort, money and time, almost in vain.It is best to contact a specialized medical center, examine yourself and identify the cause, type and treatment of the disease!
How to understand what is happening to the skin, fungus or systemic disease.
Skin fungus always makes itself felt, even if dandruff appears on the head.On the legs, the fungus manifests itself in the form of cracks, itching occurs in the area between the fingers, the skin cracks and itches.When a systemic disease occurs, it is most often manifested in a chronic form, in the form of rashes;they are not permanent but appear and pass away.Such outbreaks occur due to simultaneous aggravation of the disease.For example, seasonal allergic reactions to flowering trees or other body reactions.
Fungus on the foot, symptoms.
Athlete's foot - depending on the type, it affects either the entire area of the foot or individual foci of penetration, which can only be diagnosed by a specialist in the field of skin infectious diseases.They are characterized by itching, cracks, redness, swelling, burning sensation, ulcers in the area between the fingers and on the heels;nails also suffer in complex form.The color of the nails changes, they become beige, brown or grey, a particularly alarming situation if the nails detach, become pus-filled, ulcers appear between the fingers, in which case you should immediately consult a doctor and perform the necessary examinations and scrapings.Complete a full course of treatment in a hospital under the supervision of a physician.
Types of skin diseases, how not to confuse them with fungus:
- Dry callus on the inside of the heel;
- A spike that penetrates deeply into the heel;
- A spur appears around the corner;
All three types cause a very painful sensation when walking.Corns and cracks appear in the corners.They appear due to wearing inappropriate shoes, heavy loads on the feet and spinal problems.It should only be treated by a doctor;folk remedies are powerless here.You should make an appointment with a surgeon immediately;just one injection and you can forget the pain forever.But a little later, be sure to get a pedicure and a massage to remove the rough skin and massage your feet to recover from the lingering pain!
- Eczema on hands and feet.
Endocrinological disease that occurs at the peak of the disease.It appears as white bumps on the fingers, palms, and feet that later crust over and turn red.They don't itch and don't hurt, but if left untreated, they can dry out and crack, and the risk of complications is high.It usually occurs due to nervousness or thyroid, diabetes, hormonal imbalance.It cannot be transmitted, it is treated with ointment or gel, but first you need to contact an endocrinologist;for women, it is best to consult a gynecologist-endocrinologist.Eczema cannot be allowed to grow, otherwise hair, eyebrows, eyelashes will start to fall out, and alopecia may develop on the back of the head.
- Fungus on the toes.
It always appears between the toes, heels or nails.The fungus can be wet or dry, itches, itches, the foot feels an unpleasant smell.Another sign is that your feet are constantly wet or sweaty or, on the contrary, cold.These factors create even more favorable conditions for the fungus;grows and penetrates even deeper into the skin, making it much more difficult to remove later!
Athlete's foot, treatment.
The treatment of athlete's foot must be carried out under the supervision of a doctor.If the form is not advanced and you immediately discovered that it is a fungus, you can use well-known drugs, such as:
- Ointment, gel "Terbinafine";
- Tablets, drops, broad-spectrum "Bifonazol" ointment;
- Ointment "Naftifin";
- Ketoconazole drops, ointments and shampoos can also be used on the feet.
Pregnant women and allergic patients should be treated with caution and only as prescribed by a doctor.
Reminder!The most effective and guaranteed treatment is best done in a specialized health center!