Fungal infection is a dangerous disease that most often affects the skin of the feet. Initially, there is fungus between the toes and then spreads to other areas. It seems a similar disease, its manifestations, causes, and specific treatment to take a closer look.
Causes the fungus between the fingers
The skin of the feet often subject to fungal diseases. The reasons for this state can be the following:
- the decrease in the protective mechanisms of the body as a result of infectious or inflammatory origin.
- the poor supply of the lower extremities with blood, which causes stagnant processes in the legs;
- microtrauma of the skin of the feet and between the toes;
- intense sweating or overly dry skin;
- always wearing uncomfortable and tight shoes.
Trigger a foot fungus can neglect the hygiene, the presence of diaper rash. In addition, the infection is able to enter the body through microtrauma to the skin during a visit to the swimming pool or in the sauna.
Symptoms, types
Interdigital fungal infection has several stages of development, each of which has specific manifestations.
The symptoms of the initial phase of the fungal infection:
- the appearance of small cracks between the toes, especially under the little finger and on the feet;
- slight flaking of the skin in the area of the formation of cracks.
In the initial stage the symptoms are mild, so that many do not give value to this type of manifestations, therefore, causing a fungal infection.
Following the development of the fungus between the fingers differ by more pronounced symptoms. The skin appear red spots, peeling already pronounced. At this time, there may be a bubble of education with a clear liquid.
During the second stage of development of the disease begin to form corns, the skin coarsens, appear corn. At this time, the flaking is accompanied by itching and sometimes a burning sensation.
The penultimate stage of the fungus between the fingers is characterized by the worsening of the condition of the affected skin. The cracks become deeper, turning into eroded. Develops a wet fungus. Along with these symptoms, there are other symptoms: inflammation and swelling of the affected by the fungus plots.
When the advanced of the disease display symptoms such as:
- purulent vesicles between the fingers, under the little finger and on the feet;
- pain and itching increase;
- redness and irritation of the skin pronounced.
In addition, interdigital mycosis in the last stage has other features. At this time, itchy fingers cracking skin, purulent burst bubbles. The area between the toes is wet, the affected nails peel, peel, the epidermis appears a white film.
The appearance of any of these symptoms should alert a person and encouraged to seek the advice of a specialist. Only early treatment provides the opportunity to get rid of the disease.
Type of fungus between the fingers
Fungus infection often cause three types of bacteria – the dermatophytes, yeast and mold. Each type of infection has a favorable environment for development. Mold is a fungus that can develop where there is the heat, the humidity. Yeasts fungi are able to strike the nail and the skin.
Most often cause athlete's foot dermatophytes. The fungus primarily affects the skin between the fingers starting with the thumb and under the pinky. This type of infection prefers warm and moisture. It is in this environment develops spores of the virus.
Treatment at home
Interdigital fungal infections require prolonged treatment. The therapy can be performed at home. Most importantly, pass the exam and confirm the diagnosis.
Complex therapy of fungus between the toes of the feet includes treatment with medicines and folk remedies.
Drug therapies
Treatment antifungal medicines internal applications need to be supplemented by external medications (creams, ointments, solutions).
Creams, ointments, lotions have a harmful effect on the bacteria. The use of drugs reduces peeling, itching and ulcerative processes in the skin between the fingers of the hands, the feet. With its help, you can bring the fungus and prevent re-appearance.
Medical treatment prescribed by a dermatologist after a thorough examination. Independently and without accurate diagnosis take the medication is not recommended, as it can aggravate the condition of the patient.
Treatment at home
Medical relief of the condition can be reinforced by folk remedies. In this case, effective tools are:
- therapeutic baths (salt, soda, herbal);
- lotions with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar;
- treatment of interdigital region with iodine.
These methods help you get rid quickly of the infection, eliminate the symptoms and relieve the condition of the patient.
Salt and soda bath
To 1 liter of water (37-40 degrees) take 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda or salt. Soak your feet in a basin, and soak for 20-30 minutes. Well-steamed skin to process of keratinized epidermis, peeling.
The procedure is carried out at least 1 once a day, preferably before going to sleep.
Herbal baths
Chopped blend of dried herbs (chamomile, plantain, celandine), pour 1 liter of boiling water. Herbs need to have a minimum of 3 tablespoons of soaking my feet in this infusion is advisable to a minimum of 20 minutes.
After sodium, and herbal manipulations legs need to be processed, the maximum removal of damaged particles of the epidermis. Oily skin with hydrogen peroxide or iodine.
Lotions with vinegar
Moisten a piece of cotton wool in a 9% solution to be applied to the affected areas. Legs wrap with plastic, and leave 3-5 minutes. After the time to rinse the skin with warm water.
It is important that all manipulations of folk remedies to support the medication. For this reason, after each procedure, the affected areas to lubricate with antifungal ointments, creams or treated with aerosols.
Judging from experience and reader feedback, complex therapy of the disease is much more effective than any anti-fungal agents alone.
How to cure fungus of the child
The appearance of the fungal infection in the child can occur at any age. Why remove the skin, it is able to determine a dermatologist. The fault may be low immunity, microtrauma to the skin of the feet, as well as stagnant processes in the lower extremities. To identify the cause and prescribe appropriate therapy, the specialist must make a diagnosis.
In the initial phase of the fungus between the fingers of the child needed treatment external low-cost ointments. That to try a more advanced form when the sores and blisters with fluid? Doctors recommend to combine antifungal drugs and drug antibacterial.
Prevention
Fungal infection of the capture is easy, but to get rid of that is very difficult. Prevention helps not only to eliminate disease but also to prevent the recurrence.
- Hygiene. Daily washing of the feet, the treatment of diaper rash, the fight against the sweating.
- Precautions in public places. Saunas and swimming pool is best to visit with your interchangeable shoes. After bathing the feet it is advised to try antifungal spray or peroxide.
- Bring comfortable shoes, eliminate blisters and corns.
- Active lifestyle, helping to maintain good circulation in the lower extremities.
If the family has the infected person, all footwear should be disinfected. Do not use common personal hygiene items. After a shower, your feet better be treated with ointments or sprays that will help to decontaminate the skin.
If you have symptoms of a fungus between the toes it is important to immediately seek the help of a specialist, and in a short period of time to start the treatment. Discovered in time the disease is easier to treat than advanced forms.