Mycosis of the feet and nail fungus are diseases that are provoked by damage to the tissues of the lower extremities by pathogenic spores of microorganisms. The disease is extremely unpleasant, quite often relapsing into other pathologies. Therefore, it needs timely implementation of high-quality therapy. Let's see what effective methods exist to combat athlete's foot. Photos, symptoms and treatment of the disease will be discussed further in our publication.
Symptomatics
The process of damage to the skin of the lower extremities by pathogenic fungal spores can proceed for years without pronounced signs of the presence of the disease. During the adaptation period of the infection, only individual symptoms of mycosis of the foot can manifest themselves in the form of slight peeling of the upper layers of the epidermis, increased sweating of the extremities, and the formation of barely noticeable interdigital folds. The unsystematic, prolonged course of the disease creates the illusion of the absence of a problem. If reproductionpathogenic spores do not cause discomfort in the carrier of the infection, this does not mean that the person will not infect others.
Over time, mycosis of the foot necessarily makes itself felt. As a rule, exacerbations of the disease are observed when the immune system is weakened, the action of other provoking factors. In such situations, the skin of the legs becomes irritated, inflamed and acquires a painful red tint. Without a timely response to the problem, concomitant symptoms of a fungal infection of the epidermis appear in the form of the formation of microscopic cracks, itching, severe peeling of surface tissues, and pain during walking. A natural result of a long-term lack of treatment of mycosis of the feet is a fungal infection of the nails.
Reasons for the development of the disease
Mycosis of the foot, the photo of which can be seen in the article, manifests itself as a result of infection of the skin of the lower extremities with a wide range of pathogenic fungi. The specific causative agent of the disease can be established during diagnostic measures by performing a scraping of the affected skin and examining the sample under a microscope.
What are the ways of infection? A person infects the skin with the causative agent of the disease during direct contact with pathogenic spores. In order for pathogens to penetrate tissues, the presence of microscopic lesions on the surface of the skin in combination with high environmental humidity is sufficient. This happens while in public showers, baths and saunas, swimming pools, gyms. The cause of the defeat of the epidermis by mycosis often becomesjoint use by individuals of shoes, hygiene items, devices for performing cosmetic procedures.
Griseofulvin
Treatment of mycosis of the feet is facilitated by taking the drug "Griseofulvin". The pharmacological agent is available in the form of a suspension and tablets. In order to eradicate the infection as soon as possible, the second option seems to be the most preferable.
The drug contains an abundance of active substances that damage the cellular structures of pathogenic spores and prevent the self-replication of microorganisms. A highly effective antibiotic is only if the patient has not previously resorted to its use. After all, pathogenic fungi are able to develop resistance to the action of the agent.
How is mycosis of the foot treated with the drug? The daily dosage of the drug depends on the body weight of the infected person and age. For adults, doctors prescribe medication in the amount of 500 mg per day with a body weight of up to 60 kg. If a person's weight exceeds the indicated figure, the dose is doubled. Use an antibiotic 4-6 times a day with the absorption of fatty foods. As for the children's dosage, in this case, they resort to taking 10 mg of the drug per kilogram of weight.
The duration of therapy using the product is at least a month. If foot mycosis is observed in an advanced form, when nail tissues are also infected, treatment is continued for up to six months.
Nizoral
Drugcontains the active substance ketoconazole, which, when it enters the body of an infected person, has a devastating effect on the cellular structures of pathogenic fungi. The component of the drug inhibits pathogenic microorganisms, which leads to their early death and loss of the ability to self-reproduce. The indication for the use of "Nizoral" is superficial mycosis of the feet and nails, which cannot be eliminated through therapy with topical agents.
What is the dosage of the drug? In order to eliminate mycosis of the feet in adults, Nizoral tablets are taken in an amount of 200 mg throughout the day. Children are offered about 100 mg of medication per day. The drug is best absorbed into the tissues in the presence of a pronounced acidic environment of the stomach. For this reason, it is not recommended to resort to the use of the drug along with pharmacological compounds that lead to a change in the microflora of the digestive organs.
Mikozan
The product is an effective ointment for the treatment of athlete's foot and fungal infections of the nails. The main active ingredient in the composition of the drug is a biologically active substance synthesized from rye enzymes. The presented substance inhibits the vital activity of pathogenic fungi, which leads to the gradual death of infectious agents.
The ointment is periodically applied to the affected tissue during the day. Therapy is continued for several weeks until completedisappearance of the characteristic symptoms of the disease. As a rule, positive changes when using the remedy are observed already after 7-10 days from the start of therapy.
Exoderil
An excellent solution for combating mycosis of the foot, the photo and symptoms of which are discussed in our publication, is the use of Exoderil cream. The tool makes it possible in a short time to destroy the fungal infection that develops on the skin and nails of the lower extremities. The main active ingredient in the composition of the drug is a substance called naftifine hydrochloride. The specified ingredient has a devastating effect on almost all strains of pathogenic fungi.
In order to eliminate mycosis of the feet, the cream is treated with infected areas of the epidermis, as well as infected nail plates. The procedure is performed 2-3 times during the day. As a rule, the duration of such treatment takes no more than a month.
Tinedol
"Tinedol" is an ointment against mycosis of the feet, which is made on the basis of natural ingredients. Natural substances in the composition of the drug have a complex effect on the epidermis damaged by the infection. The components of the product not only destroy pathogenic microorganisms, but also take care of the skin.
Healing ointment is applied to the feet several times a day. Before using the product, the skin must be thoroughly washed with soap and water, treated with a disinfectant and wiped dry. The epidermis infected with mycosis is treatedcomposition within 5-7 days. After the specified time has passed, the skin begins to free itself from coarsened tissues, stops itching painfully, and acquires a soft and he althy structure.
The product is suitable for the elimination of athlete's foot in people of different ages, as it contains absolutely safe ingredients. The only contraindication to the treatment of fungus with ointment "Tinedol" are individual allergic reactions to certain components.
A solution based on s alt and garlic
Perfectly copes with foot fungus remedy based on garlic and s alt. To prepare a healing composition, take about a tablespoon of the mineral and stir it in a glass of hot water. The solution is allowed to cool to a comfortable room temperature. Then gruel from the grated clove of garlic is added here. This mass is filtered through gauze. The resulting liquid is applied to cotton swabs, which are applied to the areas of the skin affected by mycosis. The procedure is performed at least 2 times a day.
Apple cider vinegar
Treatment of athlete's foot with folk remedies can be carried out by treating infected tissues with apple cider vinegar. What is the therapy? The limbs infected with the fungus are pre-steamed in warm water, washed with soap and the skin is disinfected. In the presence of mycosis in a neglected form, a concentrated solution is prepared by combining vinegar with water in equal proportions. The resulting composition is poured into the basin and the legs are lowered there. The procedure is carried out forhours, shortly before going to bed. If there are sores, erosions, or other damage on the skin, then a less saturated composition is used (to avoid pain).
Infusion of medicinal herbs
To prepare a remedy for mycosis, take a dried collection of peppermint leaves, sage, arnica and thyme. Use about a tablespoon of each ingredient. Such raw materials are poured with boiling water in the amount of one liter. The composition is wrapped with a thick towel and left to infuse for half an hour.
The liquid is filtered through a fine sieve and poured into a basin. Fungus-infected feet are placed here. The legs are kept in a healing infusion for 15-20 minutes. At the end of the procedure, the skin is allowed to dry slightly, after which it is treated with vegetable oil. Treatment is performed daily at bedtime.
Celandine
Eliminate mycosis allows the use of healing baths prepared on the basis of celandine herbs. To create a product, take about 3-4 tablespoons of dry plant collection. The raw materials are crushed, after which they are poured with a liter of water. The composition is placed on a slow fire, the liquid is allowed to boil and left on the stove for another 5 minutes. The resulting broth is filtered through gauze. After the liquid has cooled to room temperature, the feet infected with the fungus are lowered into it. Feet are kept in celandine infusion for half an hour. The treatment is repeated several times a day.
Laundry soap and soda
If the foot fungus is in a neglected state, and the skin has acquiredkeratinized structure, in which case for treatment it is worth resorting to baths based on laundry soap and soda. For these purposes, prepare a bucket of boiling water. Then, a bar of laundry soap is ground on a fine grater. Raw materials are thoroughly dissolved in hot liquid. 3 tablespoons of baking soda fall asleep here. The limbs are lowered into the container with the composition and held for 15-20 minutes. The fungus-infected skin and nails are then gently scraped off with a pumice stone or beauty tools.
Walnut leaves
Perfectly destroys a fungal infection remedy prepared using walnut leaves. Such raw materials are poured with a liter of boiling water. The composition is kept on fire for 10-15 minutes. Then the remedy is allowed to brew and filtered. The resulting liquid is used to make lotions and apply compresses to infected areas of the skin.
Pumpkin
In order to treat mycosis, pumpkin pulp is placed on the areas affected by the fungus. The limbs are wrapped on top with plastic wrap and a bandage. The compress is left overnight and removed after waking up. The skin of the feet is thoroughly washed with laundry soap. In the evening, repeat the procedure. Such treatment is performed daily for a month.
Spurge
Cope with the problem allows a decoction of milkweed. A bunch of fresh grass is crushed, after which it is poured into 3 liters of boiling water. After a few minutes, the composition is removed from the fire. The container is wrapped with a towel and left to infuse for several hours. ATwarm decoction is placed on the feet. The limbs are kept in the decoction for 30-40 minutes. Baths are performed 2-3 times a day. Therapy is stopped after the complete disappearance of the symptoms of the disease.
In closing
As you can see, there are many effective solutions available for the treatment of athlete's foot and nails. It must be understood that for the complete destruction of the infection, systematic therapy should be performed, combining pharmacological agents and folk recipes. Naturally, before proceeding to specific actions, you should once again consult with your doctor regarding the possibility of combining individual methods.
