The most common disease of a fungal nature is mycosis of the feet. The fungus on the legs most often appears in the area of the fingers and nails. Despite modern technology, old sores continue to plague people. They still require the systematic use of medications and patience to achieve the goal.
It is easy to get infected with a fungus, but getting rid of it is not so easy. The fact is that getting on the surface of the skin, under the influence of favorable conditions, the fungus begins to develop, while destroying the epidermis or nail.
Symptoms that indicate that a fungus has appeared
A fungal infection of the feet has many forms. They have their own symptoms, but some are characteristic of all kinds of manifestations of the fungus.
You can determine the disease by the following signs:
- severe itching;
- Changes in the color of the skin and nails in the places where the fungus develops;
- Some forms of fungal infection present as small, watery rashes or pimples;
- skin peeling;
- redness and swelling;
- Sometimes the body temperature rises, in most cases, no more than 37 degrees;
- Affected nails lose their elasticity, begin to exfoliate and crumble or even collapse, the skin near the nail rots;
- Watery acne becomes cloudy over time, the internal contents become purulent.
Fungus on the legs and the reasons for their activity
Almost everyone on Earth is a carrier of yeast infections, but not everyone is sick with them.
The infection is activated for the following reasons:
- Violation of the endocrine system;
- Visit public swimming pools, saunas, baths without special shoes;
- High humidity contributes to the development of infections, for example, wet shoes, poorly dried feet after hygiene procedures;
- Weakened immunity.
Fungus and its drug therapy
Treatment of fungal infections is a long process. It is very important to choose the right drug and recognize the disease in time. Nobody will do this better than a dermatologist, you should not experiment on your own. The fact is that the area of the skin affected by the infection looks like an ordinary dermatitis.
miconazole antifungal agent
It has a wide range of applications, that is, it fights a wide variety of fungal infections. It is considered one of the most effective ones. Treatment can be started after a medical prescription.
To get rid of the infection, treat the problem skin or nails 2 times a day. For a better therapeutic effect, you can bandage the affected finger or nail after applying the drug. Treat for at least 2 weeks. After the signs of the disease disappear, you need to use the drug for about a week.
The use of this remedy is contraindicated for people with severe liver disease. Side effects are associated with allergic reactions.
According to numerous reviews of grateful patients, the remedy is a very effective remedy for parasitic fungi. It helps quickly, and there are rarely relapses. The first tangible result appears in the 2nd week of treatment.
Preparation of undecyl acid
Undecyl acid is the main active ingredient. In addition to the fact that the drug helps to get rid of a fungal infection, it promotes the healing of damaged skin.
To heal faster, lubricate damaged areas 2 times a day every day.
Treat for at least 15 days. If the need arises, repeat the course in the same way.
The drug has some contraindications: an allergic reaction, skin diseases of non-fungal origin in the acute phase. Side effects are also related, to a greater extent, to allergies.
After applying the drug, festering wounds heal quickly, which sometimes appear under the influence of mycosis. The itching disappears in a few days.
Homeopathic antifungal remedy with psoralen
The main component is psoralen, which is extracted from the seeds of a plant called Ammi. It acts as a medicine against the reproduction of the infection, and also contributes to its elimination.
To eliminate the fungus, lubricate the surface of the affected skin area with gel 3 times a day. After each application, a characteristic film appears on the surface of the fingers. Wash with soap and water before next use. Then dry your feet and reapply the medication. The treatment lasts 3 weeks. It all depends on the results. If the disease "will hold out", the course can be continued for another week. If the disease reappears, repeat the treatment according to the same scheme.
After application, the first tangible results appear no earlier than 7 days. The itching goes faster.
quinoningin antifungal agent
It is used for mild forms of skin damage, not for nails.
Treat with this drug 2 times a day, apply the powder to clean, dry skin. Also treat shoes and socks with the medicine. The maximum course is 4 weeks.
After application, the fungus ceases to exist after some time. The first significant result appears no earlier than 7-8 days of treatment.
Means for removing the affected nail.
The main component is urea, in concentrated form it acts as an acid.
Usually, with severe damage to the nail, it is removed surgically. This is necessary because no medication gets under the surface of the nail. Consequently, any treatment will be useless. The infection gets under the nail and multiplies. The new plaque will grow back over time, but already healthy.
To remove the nail without surgery, treat it with an emulsion every few days. First dissolve some soap and baking soda in warm water. For a liter of water, take 20 grams of soda and the same number of dry soap chips. Steam your feet to soften the nail. Then use a preparation that dissolves the horny surface of the nail plate.
It is advisable to protect the skin near the nail during treatment with the emulsion so as not to damage it. The next step is to seal the treated area with a dressing. The time of use is indicated in the instructions.
Then remove the softened layer with a nail file for a pedicure or manicure. How many times to apply, depends on the thickness of the nail plate. The pack is designed for multiple fingers.
Contraindicated in those who experience an allergic reaction to it or one of its ingredients. There is no information on side effects.
After proper application, the nail surface becomes thinner and gradually dissolves completely, giving access to the skin of the finger. The preparation contains tea tree oil, which acts as an antiseptic, disinfecting the unprotected skin surface, so the fungus can be treated much faster.
How to deal with the problem at home?
Treatment of the disease at home with natural remedies can be effective, especially at the initial stage of development. It is better to remove complex forms with drugs, so as not to waste time.
Recipe #1
Take 100 grams of milkweed. The whole plant is used, from the roots to the flowers. Place in a thermos and fill with water, you need about 2 liters. If there is no suitable thermos, you can prepare the medicine in any container, which is then covered with something dense to keep warm. After a few hours, pour into a container and steam the legs affected by mycosis. Repeat every 3 days. The treatment lasts 14 days.
Recipe #2
Moisten clean socks with wine vinegar and drain well. Put on your feet before bed. Vinegar has antiseptic properties. Helps to get rid of the fungus. The treatment lasts at least a month.
Recipe #3
Brew coffee in a pot. Pour the finished strong drink into a bowl and steam your feet in it. Thus, not only will you eliminate the fungus in a matter of days, but you will also relieve tired legs. Repeat the procedure for how many days in a row.
Preventive measures to prevent the onset of the disease:
- If you have excessive sweating on your legs, take herbal baths every night, change your socks frequently;
- It is advisable to soak the feet in a saline or soda solution, to do this dissolve a tablespoon of the product in a liter of water and keep the feet for 15-20 minutes;
- Iron bed linen and socks after washing with a hot iron, at high temperatures the fungus dies;
- Periodically disinfect shoes with special means, such as formalin, to kill the infection, a 1% solution is enough.
Treatment of the problem is carried out at home by all of the above means. The effectiveness depends on your approach. The proper use of medications guarantees 100% results. It is better to choose a suitable remedy with a doctor.