A fungus is a microorganism that takes root very well in the human body and can poison anyone's life. This parasite most often settles on the nails of the feet or hands, as well as on the skin and hair. The most common infection is foot fungus. Among its signs: peeling of the skin, cracks in the skin, discoloration of the nails.
How to cure foot fungus?
Before treating toenail fungus, you need to make sure the diagnosis is correct. It is best to contact a specialist - a dermatologist. There are characteristic signs with which the fungus on the legs begins. The most vulnerable areas on the feet are the folds in the skin between the toes. With a fungal infection, these places begin to itch and peel off. Then painful redness, cracks in the folds appear. There may be small watery blisters. Gradually, the infection spreads to the toenails.
If the nail plate is affected by a fungal infection, then it begins to change its color. Over time, delamination and peeling appear. Where does this disease come from and how to treattoenail fungus?
Most often, the disease can be contracted in a bath or pool. These microorganisms
are also transmitted through shoes and personal hygiene items. Saunas, gyms and beauty parlors are also places of a large accumulation of such an infection. Fungal parasites are very hardy. They withstand temperatures from minus 60 to plus 100 degrees Celsius. They are also almost impossible to remove with detergents.
Among people, those who suffer from diabetes, circulatory disorders, and are overweight are most susceptible to infection.
Foot fungus: how to treat
At the initial stage of the disease, you can try to cure the disease with the help of soap-s alt baths and special antifungal ointments. Before applying the ointment, you need to hold your feet in the bath. Ointments such as Mycospor, Canison, Nizoral and Lamisil are suitable.
If home therapy fails, the doctor will prescribe special drugs for oral administration. In the course of the entire treatment, it is worth treating shoes frequently, for which we wet a swab with a 30% vinegar solution and wipe it, then close it in a bag for two hours and then dry it well, airing it well.
How to treat fungus on toenails? We use folk methods
There is a recipe for homemade antifungal ointment: one raw egg, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of sunflower oil and dimethyl phosphate, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of 70% vinegar. Mix ingredients and place intightly closed container. Keep the ointment in the refrigerator, otherwise it may deteriorate. Apply every day for 3 weeks. It is applied to the affected nail and left overnight, after which a bag is put on the leg, and a sock is placed on top. If you need to remove the fungus from your hand, then the method is the same, but you need to put a mitten on top of the bag (a glove will not work). If the disease is severely neglected, then in the morning it is worth repeating the procedure and leaving the ointment on the nail for the whole day. It is very important to fully comply with all the rules of treatment.
Now you know how and how to treat toenail fungus.
