Fungus of finger treatment at home

Such an unpleasant condition as a fungus between the toes is called medical epidemiophitosis of the legs.It is caused by anthropophilic fungus, which grows comfortably between the fingers.It is convenient to multiply the pathogen in this place, because it is almost always warm and moist.

Who is at risk?

The condition, when the humidity increases between the fingers, does not occur in every person;at risk:

• Athletes.
• People who save money and buy cheap shoes without breathing wear synthetic socks.This group also includes people who wear shoes that are not suitable for the weather - too warm.
• Patients with diabetes have impaired metabolic processes and initially weaken immunity.
• Men are at risk because they are the ones who most often suffer from such problems.

Risk factors:

1. There is a risk of infection when performing medical procedures on the feet and pedicures.If the tools are not sterilized and a sick person has used them in front of you, then the risk of infection is very high.
2. With excess weight.
3. Deformation of the legs, more special flat legs.
4. Poor circulation.
5. Weakening the immune system.
6. Psychosomatic disorders.
7. An unbalanced and unhealthy diet is also a favorable environment for the development of fungi.
8. Undergoing antibiotic therapy as the body's natural protection is reduced.

This disease is transmitted through contact.That is, if there is a general use of shoes, towels, a towel and other items.You can catch it (the sponge) by walking on the floor where a sick person (boss) had previously walked.Due to the latest transmission method, there is a risk of infection in baths, saunas, pools and other public places.

Symptoms of a fungal infection

As the risk of capturing this disease is quite high, it is worth knowing the characteristic symptoms, including:

1. The destruction of the skin as the fungus penetrates deeply, the epidermis peels off.
2. Small bubbles appear between the fingers.The fluid accumulates in them and after cracking, cracks appear in place of the lesion.
3. With such a fungal infection, spots on the skin can occur - yellow or white.
4. The nails of the nails become cloudy, more childish and their color can also change.
5. Your legs start to smell unpleasant.

Most often, the disease develops rapidly and unexpectedly for the person himself.It is worth paying attention to the fact that pathogens are most convenient in warm and moist conditions.

If you notice such symptoms in yourself, you should take action immediately, because the more you start the disease, the more difficult it will be to fight it later.Moreover, the blisters and cracks between the fingers, as well as the defects in the nails, are quite painful and interfere with normal life.

Forms of the disease

The fungus between the fingers can occur in various forms, which significantly complicates its identification by the patient himself and therefore delayed the doctor's visit.Options:

• Lightweight- It is also called deleted, smeared.This is the main form, its characteristic symptoms are small cracks and peels, but not very pronounced.This condition can be quickly cured, thus eliminating future relapses.

• Flat-hyperkeratotic- The itching is pronounced, white crusts form between the fingers, there is strong peeling and burning.This form is considered chronic if adequate treatment is not performed, over time the skin develops an unhealthy shine, it peels off and scales.
• Integrated form- It is revealed with redness between the fingers, swelling, constant humidity, skin peeling, deep cracks, somber erosion.2 zones most often suffer: between the finger 3-4 and 4-5 and the affected areas have clear boundaries.
• Graphic- It has a large number of liquid bubbles, not only between the toes, but also in other parts of the foot.Itching, erosion and inflammation are also pronounced and spread in the foot.

Treatment should be performed immediately when the first symptoms occur, in which case the duration of therapy is reduced and the chances of success increase.

Traditional treatments

The funds offered below are only suitable in the initial stages as an additional measure, and conservative treatment is prescribed by a doctor.Among the recipes tested:

1. Boil the potato peels and dip your feet in the remaining water.Leave the peel there and first cool the vegetable broth itself to a comfortable temperature for your feet.The legs should then be rubbed with a potato mixture.Then rinse your feet in warm running water, wipe dry and lubricate with pork fat.Such procedures should be performed daily until the fungus disappears.

2. The application of paraffin cakes promotes the healing and regeneration of the skin between the fingers.Paraffin should be heated to a temperature that can be tolerated and applied to the lesion until cool.Then dip your legs in a decoction of onion peel for 15 minutes.Then rinse with water and salt or baking soda.
3. Mix water and vinegar essence (70%) in equal proportions.Knead the dough with this liquid.Should be applied to the affected area.
4. Mix the dry root of celandine and iodinol in paste.If you have iodine intolerance, you can use tea tree oil or apple cider vinegar.Apply this compress up to 4 times a day until it is completely dry.
5. Cut the lemon into slices and apply to areas damaged by the fungi.The duration of such treatment is 8-10 days.
6. Initially, the bathrooms will help, for which you should use a decoction of aspen bark at 100 g of 0.5 liters of water.
7. A soothing compress made by Furatilin.Dissolve 2 tablets of the product in warm water (250 ml).Soak from a gauze in this solution and apply it to the injury as a compress, wrap it with a bandage.Do the procedure 4 times a day, applying a compress for 5-10 minutes.
8. Grind 2 garlic cloves and mix in 100 g of warm oil.Apply the mixture to the lesions after pre -stewing your feet.You may notice an improvement after 7 days of such therapy, but you do not need to stop because you have to be treated with such a cream for a whole month.
9. Rowan's leaves will help in the summer;They should be crushed and used for application in porridge.The duration of therapy is 10 days.
10. Mix the rope, chamomile and dry Violeta in equal proportions.Pour 1 liter of boiling water over this mixture.Soak the gauze in the resulting infusion and apply on the lesion.

You can use the following products for lotions and baths: potassium permanganate, iodine, soda, oak bark, purity essential oil, propolis, decoction of birch buds, poplar, juniper, brewing coffee.

If there is no improvement, you should consult a doctor as there is a risk that the disease will go to a more serious stage.

Traditional treatment

First of all, the doctor will conduct an examination and prescribe treatment regimen.Next, it will be necessary to disinfect all the things that the sick person gets into contact with.Textiles - socks, tights will need to be discarded.The slippers can be washed in hot water, the shoes can be treated with vinegar or citric acid inside.

This expression of the sponge will have to be treated for at least 1 month, among the most effective methods:

• Glutti, creams, solutions and other local products with the active ingredient tolephta or myconazole.In this case, it is necessary to replace the product after 14 days, as during this period the pathogen has time to adapt to it.You should use the medicine for another 14 days after all the symptoms disappear.
• The use of a special solution has shown good results.The cotton swabs are soaked in it and placed in the area between the fingers.They should be kept there for 15 minutes.
• If the fungus is present not only between the fingers but also on the nails, then it is necessary to use tablets and immunostimulants.Such medicines are only prescribed by a doctor.

Prevent fungi between fingers

The treatment of fungi is a long and expensive process, so preventive measures should be taken.Prevention consists of the following measures:

1. In the summer it is worth wearing open shoes in which the space between your toes is ventilated.In the cold season, you need to choose closed shoes that are made of natural, breathable materials.
2. The interior of the shoes can be treated with vinegar;The smell, of course, is specific to this method, but it helps to disinfect the inside.You can also use special deodorizing sprays.
3. Socks should only be worn from natural materials.

4. The skin between the fingers should be dry and clean - under such conditions the fungi simply cannot develop.
5. After visiting a public place where there is a risk of fungus infection, you should thoroughly wash your feet and treat your skin with lemon juice.
6. It is important to maintain immunity, because if it is strong, then it will be more difficult to develop the fungi and the fight against it will be easier.

You should be aware that the fungi die when exposed to high temperatures for 15 minutes, and when cooked for 4 minutes.Even very low temperatures, including freezing, do not affect pathogens.

Conclusion.The fungus between the fingers are uncomfortable and quite unpleasant.In order to take timely action, you need to know the symptoms and first aid measures.And in order not to slow down to get rid of the disease, you should see a doctor immediately.