Foot fungus: How to treat

When a person detects problems with nails, this indicates an early stage of onychomycosis or nail fungus. Often, fungus affects the feet in the feet, but if you do not treat the disease, it spreads throughout the body and reaches the hands. Nail fungus is a fungal infection caused by any type of pathogenic fungus. It is almost impossible to detect the disease at the level of infection, and the disease with deterioration in the nail condition is indicated. If you take any steps to fight the pathogen for a long time, then over time there is a strong nail deformation to their destruction.

What is onychomycosis

In addition, if you do not overcome the pathogen fungus in time, it affects the nail root system, as a result its growth stops. Often, one turns to a dermatologist after observing the deterioration of the nail condition in the foot. The main symptoms of the disease are deterioration in nail conditions. But depending on the type of pathogenic fungus, the choice for the disease may vary. Symptoms of onychomycosis are also influenced by factors such as the pathological process and the nail lesion area. Onychomycosis affects the same adults and children, but the main difference is the speed of recovery. Onychomycosis is a dangerous nail disease, which requires mandatory treatment.

The type of onychomycosis

Onychomycosis is divided into the following main types:

• normotrophic;
• hypertrophic;
• Atopic.

Normotorophical  The type of disease is a manifestation in which the shape of the nail plate does not change, and the thickness remains standard. Normotropic species are characterized by changes in nail color. Color changes in the form of white stripes formation and spots -spots are shown.

Hypertrophic  This species is characterized by the formation of subcutaneous growth or hyperkeratosis gradually. In connection with growth neoplasms, this species is very difficult to treat.

But if this is not done, then the consequences for nails and for a person can be a disaster. There is a nail deformation, as well as its destruction. In addition, the development of pain is observed during walking. The color of the nails turns white, and then turns yellow.

Atopic  This species manifests itself in the form of changes in the color of the nail with the gray. In this case, the nails are atrophied over time and the exfoliation occurs. Knowing the main type of disease, you should deal with the main symptoms of nail onychomycosis in the legs. In the early stages, signs of onychomycosis are almost invisible. The disease occurs without symptoms, without expressing discomfort. In later stages, the mentioned symptoms appear:

Symptom

• The nails on the feet are cloudy. The plate changed the color from the pink to the yellow, brown and black. The appearance of nails becomes unpleasant, disgusting.
• The plate is divided, cut off the box.
• The shape of the affected nails changes, they are defective, thickened. The fingers are losing neat, makeup.
• The cracks are formed in the interdigital space, the epithelium peeling. Damaged skin itching and pain. Patients feel burned in places affected by fungal infections.

You can't start nail fungus. In the early stages, the disease is easier to treat. The problems are eliminated with the help of external remedies: ointment, varnish, cream, home remedies. With advanced stages, antimicrobial tablets are added to local medicines. Heavy forms of mycosis are difficult to treat, they have not disappeared for a long time.

What is a dangerous onychomycosis

Fungus on the toenails is not just a cosmetic defect. This is a serious infection that provides dangerous complications. Mycosis causes unwanted consequences:

• feet in the feet (first after physical activity, and then rest),
• reduction of immunity,
• Development of inflammatory processes, infections,
• Allergies,
• exacerbate chronic pathology,
• Fungal skin lesions, other dermatological diseases.

The psychological state of the patient suffers:

• an increase in irritation,
• Insomnia,
• Household restrictions - with fungal infections, visiting baths, sauna, pools and other public places are prohibited, you cannot wear open shoes,
• Feeling guilty for the possibility of infection around the people.

Therapy

The course of onychomycosis takes from 3 to 12 months. Infections, penetrating the nail plate, staying in a deeper layer for a long time. Until the new plate grows, it is impossible to get rid of the fungus.

Contraindications to receive tablets

Antimicrobial is contraindicated:

• For kidney and liver disease,
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding,
• children under 3 years old,
• With supersensitivity to drugs.

Laser therapy

When the old mycosis cannot be cured by the drug therapy method, the affected plate is removed using a laser. The doctor directs the beam to the damaged nail, cleaning the infected tissue. Under the influence of lasers, fungal cells immediately die. At the same time, a healthy fabric does not suffer. With the help of laser therapy, the fungus managed to get rid of 4 sessions. The elimination of onychomycosis requires an integrated approach. Treatment with hardware methods is combined with drug therapy. Patients are prescribed antimicrotic tablets and multivitamins.

Prevention

Fungal infections that affect the feet are contagious diseases that are hindered from sick people to healthy people. Eliminating mycosis forever is a bit problematic.

To protect yourself from infection, you must do the following:

• Wear only your shoes,
• Use individual hygiene products,
• Walking at the bathroom, the pool in the rubber shales,
• Strengthen the immunity,
• Conduct hygiene procedures after visiting a public place where you can be infected with fungus (treating feet with antifungal ointment, vinegar solution or lemon juice).

Cared fungal treatment at home

It is very difficult to cure the old onychomycosis at home, even with a visible antidote, the infection can return at any time. Many dermatologists believe that fighting fungus that runs on the walls of the house is usually useless.  Only pharmaceutical products, laser correction will help here, and in extreme cases, the removal of the affected nails. But the experience shows: the form of advanced fungal infection is successfully treated with folk medicine. It is only necessary to suffer patience: a few months daily procedures can destroy the foot fungus.

How to avoid germs with fungus?

Even if you cure onychomycosis with folk medicine, in a few months you can be infected again. And the reason is not always in unrelated infections: only fungal disputes live in your home: in shoes, clothes, on towels.  Therefore, it is necessary to treat from the fungus not only the feet, but also the home. To make household treatment not only cheap, but also effective, it is important to adhere to simple rules to prevent fungal infections.

1. Regularly treat shoes with antiseptic or how to the foot fungus. There are many options: classic pharmacies, special products, UV shoes for shoes.
2. Use an individual's foot towel. And after bathing, just stand on it, and not on the whole carpet in the bathroom.
3. Change socks daily. And wash them at a temperature of at least 40ºC, as well as towels with a bed.
4. Remember the danger zone. In the sauna, gym and swimming pool, always wear private slippers. Even in the shower, go to the slippers.
5. At the store, measure the shoes on the feet. It is best to take cotton - it protects more reliable from fungus.

What fungus does not tolerate

Fungal microorganisms are very resistant to external factors, but in some cases they cannot withstand and die. Traditional medicines and prescriptions of traditional medicine should contain special ingredients that have a damaging effect on micosis. These include some vegetables, iodine, vinegar and other organic products.

People's methods fight nail fungus

People's methods will help suspend the spread of infection and neutralize it in the nails. The main advantage of such a recipe is that they are easy to prepare and consist of effective components that do not require high financial costs. Vinegar is a chemical weapon that creates an acidic environment that is dangerous for infection. They can process nails, make compression and bath, but all of this is prohibited if there are open wounds and cracks on the fingers. Positive changes can be seen after a month using vinegar.

• For the recipe you need 2 tablespoons. Vinegar and medical alcohol. Mix well and add 1 teaspoon. Glycerol. Apply 1 drop of product to the affected nail and rub it with a smooth movement. To be treated until the fungus is completely lost.
• Bath with apple vinegar. Pour 2-4 cups of liquid into a shallow basin and sink your feet. You can melt with warm water and finish small soda to enhance the effect. Keep your feet in a container for 3 hours.
• Ointment. Mix beaten chicken eggs, sunflower oil (20 ml) and vinegar (40 ml). It is advisable to add repudin (5 g). Apply mixture to nails and fingers.

Salt has good anti -properties, and also kills pathogenic bacteria and relieves skin inflammation. It is best to shower where salt will be dissolved in water. Because of this, the acids and alkali contained in it more affect the affected area. This method of treatment has a double effect: the acidic environment, together with high water temperature, killing harmful microses.

• Apply some salt between the toes. Leave for 1 hour. Repeat the procedure twice a day.
• Therapeutic baths. In 4 liters of water, stir 0. 1 kg of salt (table or sea) and 4 tablespoons. Vinegar. It is used daily.
• Heat 3 liters of water. Add 2-3 tablespoons. salt and 0. 5 teaspoons. Contecbers (potassium permanganate), stirring carefully. The course of treatment lasts for 1. 5 weeks. Can be used for prevention purposes.
• Red pepper strengthens the nails well, making the epidermis more durable, allowing you to withstand harmful bacteria. It includes many trace elements that stimulate the natural process and improve blood circulation.
• Mask with pepper. Mix 1 tbsp. Ground pepper, 2 tablespoons of water and 3 tablespoons. Cosmetic hand cream. This tool will help restore the nail plate. Add 2-3 drops of essential oil if desired.

Iodine is a strong natural antiseptic. It is mainly used in the form of severe fungus, when the infection has affected the tissue around the nail. This is an effective tool that can be purchased at a reasonable price at any pharmacy. With its help, the infection from the wound is eliminated, the nail growth is reduced. Also, iodine breaks protein, which is a parasite fungus.

• After bathing, you need to treat the skin, feet and nails with iodine. This will eradicate the affected area and dry it. This procedure is performed 3 times in a row after the previous deri -yodium layer.
• Apply 1 drop iodine to the patient, avoiding entering the surrounding tissue. They can be decorated with oily cream before. Iodine will affect the focus of the infection. This fungus on the feet is afraid of fire.
• Lotion with iodine. Apply the liquid to the cotton pad or swab, and then attach it to the infection.

Garlic against fungus in the feet must be used carefully: too high concentrations can cause burns and damage to the skin. Only the use of proper bulbous plants will help with onychomycosis.

• Garlic infusion. Finely chop, pour with vegetable oil (0. 5 L). Leave for 3 days. Don't let sunshine. Take oral 30 days for 1 tbsp. Every day.
• Vuel. Take 1-2 heads of garlic and roll with a knife or in a blender. Wear nails. Before applying, it is necessary to steam the nail plate, supporting them a little in hot water with the addition of lemon juice.
• Tincture on alcohol. 2-3 chopped garlic heads pour ¼ cup. Leave for 2 days. Ready to process nails in the morning, day and evening.

Compliance with hygiene rules

Compliance with hygiene rules is a key requirement for people who do not want to be infected with fungus. To protect yourself from this disease, you need:

• Eradicate shoes and regularly wash socks;
• Use personal cosmetics;
• maintain the purity of the body;
• nail tool processes;
• Do not walk barefoot on the beach, swimming pools and other crowded places.

At what temperature the fungus dies

Separately, it should be discussed about the high temperature regime, where the first fungal pathogen flora reduced its activity, and then completely died with a rapid excretion from the body. It is important to know that at 75 degrees, the fungus dies after 15 minutes. This information is very relevant, as the things that are infected for complete disinfection need to boil for at least 5 minutes until the disinfection of the pathogenic microorganisms.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is important to note that prevention is the most proper and effective treatment. To do this, it is necessary to monitor not only the feet, nails and observe cleanliness, but also maintain immunity. After all, all diseases get worse as the body's protective barrier decreases. Therefore, you should lead the right lifestyle, use vitamins, play sports. Even if you find the symptoms of serious illness, you should not be desperate, but you should contact the dermatologist and start the appropriate treatment as early as possible.