Fungal infection is a dangerous disease that most often affects the skin of the feet. Initially, there is fungus between the toes and then spread to other areas. Looks similar disease, its symptoms, causes and peculiarities of treatment in more detail.
Cause the fungus between the fingers
The skin of the feet often fungal diseases. The reasons for this can be the following:
- a decrease in the protective mechanisms of the body as a result of diseases of infectious or inflammatory origin.
- the poor supply of the lower extremities with blood, which causes the stalled process of the foot;
- micro trauma to the skin of the feet and between the toes;
- hyperhidrosis or excessive dryness of the skin;
- long wearing uncomfortable and tight shoes.
Trigger foot fungus can neglect the hygiene, the presence of diaper rash. In addition, the infection can enter the body through microtrauma of the skin during a visit to the swimming pool or sauna.
Symptoms, type
Interdigital fungal infection has several stages of development, each of which has special manifestations.
Symptoms in the early stages of fungal infection:
- the appearance of small cracks between the toes, especially beneath the little finger and feet;
- mild peeling of the skin in the area of cracking.
The initial stages symptoms are mild, so many do not give value to such manifestations, which, in turn, leads to the fungal infection.
Following the development of the fungus between the fingers differ from each other more pronounced symptoms. The skin looks red spots, peeling already pronounced. Currently, there can be a bubble in education, which is a clear liquid.
During the second stage of the development of the disease begin to form on the toes, the skin coarsens, appear corn. Currently, the flaking is accompanied by itching and sometimes burning sensation.
The penultimate stage of the fungus between the fingers is characterized by the worsening condition of the skin. The cracks become deeper, turning into weakened. Develops a wet sponge. Along with these symptoms there are other symptoms: inflammation and swelling of the affected by the fungus plots.
When the advanced form of the disease symptoms, such as:
- purulent vesicles between the fingers, under the little finger and feet;
- soreness and itching increase;
- redness and irritation of the skin pronounced.
In addition, the interdigital mycosis in the last stage, it is other features. Currently, itchy fingers cracking skin, purulent burst bubbles. The area between the toes is wet, the affected nails peel, peel, the skin looks white film.
The appearance of any of these symptoms should alert a person and encouraged to seek the advice of an expert. Only early treatment provides the opportunity to get rid of the disease.
A variety of the fungus between the fingers
Fungal infection often cause three types of bacteria – the dermatophytes, yeast and mold. Each type of infection has a favorable environment for development. Mold is a fungus, which can develop where is the heat, the humidity. Yeast fungi are not able to strike the nail and the skin.
Most often cause athlete's foot dermatophytes. The fungus mainly affects the skin between the fingers starting from the thumb and below the pinky. This type of infection prefers warm and moisture. It is in this environment develops spores virus.
Care at home
Interdigital fungal infections require long-term treatment. The treatment can be performed at home. Most importantly, to pass an examination and confirm the diagnosis.
In the complex treatment of the fungus between the toes includes treatment with medicines and folk remedies.
Drug therapies
Antifungal treatment for internal applications must be supplemented by external medicines (creams, lotions, solutions).
Creams, ointments, lotions have an adverse effect on bacteria. Drug use reduces peeling, itching and ulcerative processes of the skin between the fingers, the feet. They allow you to bring the fungus and prevent re-occurrence.
Medical treatment prescribed by a dermatologist for a thorough review. Independently and without accurate diagnosis so that medication is not recommended, as this may worsen the patient's condition.
Care at home
Medicine relief from disease can be confirmed by folk remedies. In this case, effective tools are:
- therapeutic baths (salt, soda, vegetable origin);
- creams, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar;
- the treatment of the interdigital area of the iodine.
These methods will help to quickly get rid of the infection, eliminate the symptoms and relieve the patient's condition.
Salt and soda bath
1 liter of water (37-40 degrees) take 1-2 teaspoon of baking soda or salt. Dip your feet in a basin and soak for 20-30 minutes. Well-steamed skin of the process of keratinized skin, peeling.
The procedure is done at least 1 time a day, preferably before bedtime.
Herbal baths
The chopped blend of dried herbs (chamomile, plantain, celandine), pour 1 liter of boiling water. Herbal need to take at least 3 tablespoons soak your feet in this infusion is recommended for at least 20 minutes.
When soda and herbal manipulation of the foot must be treated, to the maximum by removing the damaged particles of the epidermis. Of the skin grease with hydrogen peroxide or iodine.
Creams with vinegar
Moisten a piece of cotton, wool, 9% solution, applied to affected areas. Legs wrap with plastic, leave for 3-5 minutes. After the time to rinse the skin with warm water.
It is important that all manipulation of the folk remedies to support the medication. You can do this, every procedure, to lubricate the affected areas with antifungal creams, lotions or deal with aerosols.
Judging from experience and reader feedback, in the complex treatment of the disease is much more effective than using anti-fungal agents alone.
How to cure fungus of the child
The appearance of fungal infection, a child can occur at any age. Why peel off the skin, is able to determine a dermatologist. The fault may be low immunity, microtrauma of the skin of the feet, as well as stalled processes of the lower extremities. Correctly identify the cause and prescribe appropriate treatment, a specialist has made a diagnosis.
The initial stage of the mushroom between your fingers a child is missing external treatment affordable ointments. Than treatment of more advanced forms, when the ulcers and blisters of fluid? Doctors recommend combined with antifungal and antibacterial medications.
Prevention
Fungal infection, the catch is easy, but to get rid of it is very difficult. Prevention helps not only to remove the disease, but also to prevent recurrence.
- Hygiene. Daily washing of the feet, treatment of diaper rash, to combat the sweating.
- Caution in public places. Sauna and swimming pool, it is best to go change the shoe. After bathing the feet it is advisable to deal with antifungal spray or peroxide.
- Wearing comfortable shoes, eliminate blisters and corns.
- Active lifestyle, which helps to maintain good blood circulation in the lower extremities.
If a family is infected person, all footwear should be disinfected. Do not use common personal hygiene products. After a shower, your feet better treated with creams or sprays, which help cleanse the skin.
If you have symptoms of a fungus between the toes it is important to immediately seek help from a specialist, and for a short time to start treatment. Early detected the disease is easier to treat than advanced forms.