Signs of fungus on the feet is a manifestation of the image

Fungal infection is very commonly affects the toes or fingernails. This disease affects adults and children. Avoid the transfer of disease into a chronic form, it is necessary to know the signs of foot fungus and how such a disease.

The main symptoms of the disease

All skin diseases athlete's foot is the most common. The disease can not ignore the elementary rules of hygiene. Cure fungus can sometimes be very difficult.

Every person has a foot fungus begins and develops in its own way. Here are the most common signs that you can recognize athlete's foot:

• between the toes is typical for cracks;
• understand that there is a fungus, which can be characterized by a rash on the feet and between the toes;
• the skin is very dry, often flaky and rough;
• between the toes blisters, which burst destruction;
• the infection may move to neighboring areas;
• the skin looks reddish spots, which cause significant discomfort;
• learn the foot fungus you can and unpleasant smell.

Signs of the fungus depending on the pathogen

This disease develops due to a variety of pathogens. Symptoms of foot have in each case different.

1. If the foot develops a yeast fungus, the nail gradually becomes thinner and pulls away from the bed. The skin on the legs hyperaemic (becomes tinged with red).
2. With the development of the fungus the nail turns yellow, covered with spots. The skin of the feet peels off, it will send an unpleasant odor. The characteristic symptom of this type of fungus is increased dryness of the skin.
3. The appearance of mold fungus the nail plate can change its color. The skin becomes red, if the pathogen the disease is gradually moving to the whole foot. A man worried about the itching, the skin can crack. In this case, during walking there is pain and other discomfort.

If you want to specify the type of the pathogen can only be a doctor. At home it can be done. And if you practice self-care, you can only hurt yourself. Suffer from it the foot and skin fungus spread to more and more.

Signs of some forms of fungus

Depending on the affected area and the extent to which development there are several forms of pathology. The symptoms of each differ. Knowing the early signs of the disease in the foot, as early as possible the treatment of mycosis.

1. Toes Dermatophyte is the most common disease. He aktiviziruyutsya in the spring and summer, when feet sweat the most. Between the toes for cracks and sores. It is possible to note the presence of scales on the skin. The foot looks perfectly healthy. Often the person feels itching.
2. Is removed in the form of appear less significant. Between the toes is noticeably peeling. This stage of the disease the foot to apply a sharp odor: it appears, because of the increased activity of bacteria.

The disease can occur in different forms. Take a look at their features to know how to identify fungus on the feet and if its development to begin treatment. You need to remember that the advanced stages of the disease the nail is completely destroyed. Return it is almost impossible.

Flake type

Such fungal characterized by severe flaking of the skin. The most intensively affected is the skin between the toes and side of the foot. Signs of the inflammatory process does not exist. The image of the first signs of foot fungus visible areas of hyperemia. Flaky mushroom looks like this:

• thickened stratum corneum;
• the skin is shiny, it sometimes becomes thick;
• pattern of skin changes clearly;
• the fungus has gradually spread to the toes, whole foot, affected nails;
• sometimes the skin to show lamellar scale;
• other pain the patient experiences.

Chronic type

When this fungus appears on the skin small blisters filled with fluid. Usually they are in the lateral part of the foot. Then they gradually move to the inner side of the fingers. How to identify fungus chronic:

• the bubble is usually solitary, but if a lot of them, they merge into one big;
• if left untreated, the fluid in the blisters gradually darken;
• if a blister ruptures, it appears the erosion crust.

Intertriginous type

This type of fungus is the most common. Initially, a person does not feel any symptoms. Up to a certain point, the skin on the toes is not changed. Still cracks, layering. The skin is not affected, but it can be sweat.

The incidence of athlete's foot

The typical symptoms of this fungal infection as follows:

• the damage is 3. or 4. tip;
• the skin is red and swollen;
• around the lesion is a vesicle, which is a separate layer of the skin;
• nearby are the pustules that bubbles.

Signs of fungal nails

A person may be affected and nails of the foot. Distinguish the the disease the following symptoms.

1. Pronounced color changes in the nail plate. Depending on what type of pathology of the patient, the nail get different colors. Sometimes it can be just a part of the nail plate.
2. Crumbling of the nail. It is only in the later stages. If the nail is completely infected, it is destroyed.
3. Changes in the structure of the nail.

There are several types of onychomycosis — fungal nails.

1. Atrophic appearance. The nail plate looks very thin. It darkens, sometimes becomes a gray-brown color. The nail is gradually peeled from its bed. The skin under it becomes rough and loose.
2. When normotroficheskie type of fungus foot plate to change its color. His blotches of white, yellow, green and even black. The structure of the nail does not suffer.
3. In hypertrophic, the plate gradually thickens, becomes porous. The affected area looks very ugly, and in some cases cause pain when walking. Sides it crumbles and is destroyed without treatment.

Some onychomycosis

Depending on the prevalence of the disease to distinguish between such forms.

1. Lateral nail fungus is the most common. The free edge of the nail seems at first a small yellow spot. In the future, you can see how it gets larger, and the nail plate thickens. When walking, the person feels pain. Noticeable odor. Lateral nail fungus is difficult to treat.
2. Superficial nail fungus is characterized by involvement of only the upper layers of the disk. It is not thickened, but in the end it becomes like chalk.
3. A rare form of the disease is subungual onychomycosis. Skin is visibly thickened nail fold. The nail becomes white, and loses its transparency.

Risk group

In fact, "catching" the fungus you're taking a risk, anywhere — even at home. But publicly, of course, the chances are much higher (if not careful).

Who is at risk?

Likely to catch fungal risk people with the following diseases:

1. Police and talipes.
2. Impaired blood flow.
3. Excessive sweating feet. Often the fungus to get a grip of athletes and military, which due to the nature of the work is to go tight or uncomfortable shoes even in the heat.
4. The presence of warts in the feet, as well as people who have rough and thick skin on the feet.
5. Low immunity.
6. The presence of chronic diseases.
7. Often damage the skin around the nails or the nail plate itself. This category can be attributed to the fans of the pedicure salons or people who ignore the rules of hygiene.
8. Diabetes.

General principles of treatment of

Any treatment begins with diagnosis. Only then can be determined by suitable means. Self-medication usually leads to weakening of the foot. See the most common methods of treatment.

1. The first signs of a fungal infection apply a special varnish, plasters, ointments and sprays. They should be used for a long time, and in accordance with the instructions.
2. The ineffectiveness of local treatment is given antifungal drugs with complex actions. They are used orally.
3. Surgical removal of the affected nail.
4. The Laser treatment.
5. When the advanced form of the disease is prescribed a systemic medication.

To avoid unpleasant disease, by observing the rules of hygiene. You should avoid the use of other people's personal hygiene (towels, Slippers). When the first signs of the disease should immediately consult a doctor.

The 10 best folk remedies nail fungus

If you suspect nail fungus at the same time as treatment with a specialist, you can apply one of the traditional methods. Is not recommended instead treatment doctor— you risk to aggravate the problem and then the healing process is really long and grueling.

So, what tools came to us from our grandmothers and great-grandmothers?

1. Regular care of nails, one of the following: propolis tincture, antiseptic tea tree oil, Apple cider vinegar.
2. The foot bath.You can use sea salt (preferably without additives), the infusion of celandine, yarrow, st. john's wort, oak bark, chamomile, calendula, etc. After bathing lubricate the nails with lemon juice, iodine or apple cider vinegar.
3. Iodine. The essence of the treatment: twice a day, apply it on the damaged nails (over 20 days) 1-2 drops of iodine. If successful treatment then go for the treatment of 1 every 3 days.
4. Kombucha. Its infusion used as a compress. It is enough to saturate the gauze, apply a compress and leave on overnight under plastic and socks. Also can be applied directly to the part of the tea fungus on the nails, after which they should be gauze and leave for a couple of hours. Then steam the feet and apply a mixture of apple cider vinegar (part 1), alcohol 96% (2 parts), glycerin (2 parts). Leave for the night. The course of treatment — 2 weeks.
5. The garlic oil.Pour the grated garlic in the hot sunflower oil to fully cover the garlic. All mix, cover and insist 2 days. Essence of care: moistened swab in the oil applied to the sore area, put a bandage protected the top of polyethylene, put on socks and leave overnight. The course is 2 weeks.
6. Vinegar.Moistened swab of vinegar (9%), applied to the affected area, wrap in plastic, to fix the bandage and leave overnight. In the morning we repeat.
7. Soda with celandine. Soar feet in the solution (3 liters of water + 1 tbsp/l of soda), wipe the feet on the affected areas together with your fingers the oil of celandine (see pharmacy). The course is 2 weeks.
8. Birch tar. Even feet use household/Soaps (about 20 min), clean the feet with a pumice stone, cut nails, dry wipe the legs and lubricates the nails of the fingers of the birch tar. Put your feet newspaper for 1.5 hours and read a book. Next, remove the excess tar with a bandage, wear cotton socks and forget about your feet for a couple of days. At the end of back on my feet with khoza/soap with cool water. In the evening, repeat the procedure. The course is 2 weeks.
9. Kalanchoe. Treatment: on the unpainted nail glue patches on the leaves of Kalanchoe to cover them with nail holes. Patches of leaves changing on a daily basis. Course — 2-3 weeks.

Prevention of nail fungus

Protect yourself from fungus can be a simple observance of rules of hygiene and preventive measures.

Remember:

• In all public areas (beach, shower, dressing room, swimming pool, Spa-salons, etc.) use washable Slippers. Do not go barefoot where there is a risk of catching an infection!
• Do not use other people's shoes (including Slippers away — better to walk with socks).
• Don't use other people's towels and manicure facilities.
• Coming out of the bath, put your feet the most Common (and often wet, not the first freshness) the Mat and his own towel (pre-select it for this purpose).
• Regularly check the feet and nails of the subject signs of fungus. At the slightest symptoms (there were cracks/itching between the fingers, change the color of the nail, etc.) measures. That is, buy creams, special /lucky, etc.
• Try not to wear tight, narrow shoes, and shoes made of poor quality materials.
• Regular treated shoes inside antiseptic.
• The foot does not sweat, use deodorants, talc, etc.
• Use only cotton socks. If you want to use tights/stocking (manufactured nylon and other synthetic fibers) be sure to remove them at home, feet treated.
• Heat wear open shoes — ventilation and free air exchange. Sweaty feet — of soil bacteria.
• Do not measure footwear without socks/footprints— barefoot.
• Wipe the feet dry after bathing, including between your toes — it's where the fungus starts.
• Don't allow cracks on the feet — use a moisturizer.
• My legs antibacterial mild soap.
• High risk of infection (for example on holiday or in the pool) shall apply antifungal cream, powder or spray.
• Dry shoes if it is wet. Put wet shoes/boots.
• Choose only proven in salons for a pedicure/manicure.
• Don't let in-grown and the nail deformation — measures in a timely manner.