In terms of prevalence, fungal infections are second only to the common cold.According to statistics, men suffer from this more often than women;older people more often than young people;athletes more often than people indifferent to sports.Diabetes and peripheral circulatory disorders also increase the risk of developing a fungal infection.
What are foot fungus, risk factors?
The cause of foot fungus, or mycosis, is dermatophytes (filamentous fungi), yeasts and molds.The most favorable environment for them is heat and humidity.Remember that swimming pools, gyms, bowling alleys, public showers and hotels are high-risk areas for fungal infections!You can get infected with fungus even in a store, while trying on shoes or clothes.
The fungus cannot be seen with the naked eye, the feet look normal and the infection goes unnoticed for a long time.The first sign of the disease is itching between the fingers, usually between the little finger and the ring finger.Then redness appears, the skin begins to peel and hurt.
Fungus prevention
To successfully prevent infection, it is recommended to follow some simple rules:
- do not walk barefoot in the pool, sauna or hotel;
- keep your feet clean, use an individual towel;
- if you have to regularly deal with “risk factors”, use appropriate means to prevent fungus daily: disinfectant cream, clotrimazole lotion or antibacterial spray;
- If you could not avoid contact with an unsafe surface, for example, you rented sports equipment (skates, ski boots), treat your feet with an antibacterial spray, paying special attention to the spaces between the toes.
Remember: take good care of your feet and watch for the slightest signs of foot fungus!
Protection
If you still get infected with foot fungus, in addition to basic treatment, you should take care of two more things: under no circumstances do you allow the infection to spread at home, among your loved ones;prevent reinfection.
- Don't let any of your loved ones wear your shoes!Make sure all family members have individual shoes.
- Wash clothes at temperatures above 60 degrees.
- To prevent fungus in your home, regularly treat all shoes in the house with an antibacterial spray;
- Even after foot fungus has been eliminated, there is a danger of shoes becoming infected again.To prevent this, spray the inside of each pair thoroughly with antibacterial spray.
Remember: a foot affected by fungus takes 20 to 30 days to recover!
Comfort
The idea of hiding your feet in socks or shoes is only tempting at first glance.A fungal infection not only spoils the appearance of the foot, but is also accompanied by an unpleasant odor that can cause serious discomfort.
In addition to preventing fungus, the antibacterial spray has deodorizing properties and will help eliminate this delicate problem.
An unpleasant odor is the result of the activity of various bacteria and can be annoying even if you do not suffer from foot fungus.Deodorizing properties are the main advantage of an antibacterial spray compared to conventional means of preventing foot fungus.Treatment with an antibacterial spray will not only relieve unpleasant foot odors, but will also destroy bacteria, the source of the problem.
Remember: your success and quality of life directly depend on your comfort and self-confidence!