Signs of the fungus on the feet is a manifestation of the photo

Fungal infection is very commonly affects the toes or fingernails. This disease affects adults and children. To avoid the transmission of the disease in the chronic form, it is necessary to know the signs of foot fungus and how to not a disease.

The main symptoms of the disease

Among all the diseases of the skin athlete's foot is the most common. The disease, ignoring elementary rules of hygiene. To cure the fungus can sometimes be very difficult.

Each person has a foot fungus begins and develops in their own way. Here are the most common signs that you can recognize athlete's foot:

• between the toes there are the typical cracks;
• to understand that it is a fungus that can be a characteristic rash on the feet and between the toes;
• the skin is very dry, often scaly and coarse;
• between the fingers of the bottles, which burst in the destruction;
• the infection can pass to the neighboring areas;
• the skin appear spots of a reddish color that causes significant discomfort;
• learn the foot fungus that can and unpleasant smell.

Signs of the fungus depending on the type of pathogen

This disease develops because of the different types of pathogens. The symptoms of the feet will be different in each case.

1. If the foot develops a yeast fungus, the nail gradually becomes thinner, and pulls out the bed. The skin on the foot hyperaemic (becomes tinged with red).
2. With the development of the fungus in the nail becomes yellow, covered with spots. The skin of the feet peels off, it emits an unpleasant odor. The symptom characteristic of this type of fungi increases the dryness of the skin.
3. The appearance of mold fungus in the nail plate can change their color. The skin becomes red, if the pathogen pathology slowly moving around the foot. The man worried about the itching, the skin can be broken. In this case, during the motion there is pain and other discomfort.

To determine the type of pathogen can only be a doctor. At home it can be done. And if the practice of self-treatment, which can only hurt yourself. Will suffer from foot and skin fungus will spread more and more.

Signs of some forms of fungi

Depending on the area affected and the degree of development there are various forms of pathology. The symptoms of each are different. Know the first signs of the disease in the legs, possible early treatment of mycosis.

1. Interdigital Dermatophyte is the most common disease. She aktiviziruyutsya in the spring and summer, when the feet sweat more. Between the toes cracks and wounds. It is possible to notice the presence of scales on their skin. The foot looks perfectly healthy. Often, the person feels itching.
2. Delete form appears in the least marked degree. Among the toes is notably bare. At this stage of the disease the foot to apply a strong smell: it appears due to the increase of the activity of bacteria.

The disease may occur in several forms. Take a look at its features to know how to identify fungus on the feet and in the case of your development to begin the treatment. It should be remembered that in advanced stages of the disease of the nail is completely destroyed. To restore it is almost impossible.

Flake type

For this fungus is characterized by an intense exfoliation of the epidermis. The most heavily affected is the skin between the toes and side of the foot. The signs of the inflammatory process do not exist. The photo of the first signs of foot fungus visible areas of hyperemia. Scaly fungus looks like this:

• thickened stratum corneum;
• the skin is bright, sometimes becomes thick;
• the pattern of the skin is different;
• the fungus was spread to the toes, foot, affects the nails;
• sometimes, in the epidermis appear lamellar scales;
• other symptoms the patient feels.

Chronic type

When this fungus appears on the skin small fluid-filled blisters. Usually found on the side of the foot. After that, slowly pass to the inner side of the fingers. How to recognize fungus chronic:

• the bubble is normally solitary, but if a lot of them, they merge into a large;
• if it is not treated, the fluid in the vesicles gradually darkens;
• if a blister ruptures, it appears that the erosion of the cortex.

Intertriginous type

This type of fungus is the most common. In the first place, the person does not feel any symptom. Up to a certain point, the skin and the fingers of the feet has not changed. In addition to cracks, layers. The skin is not affected, but it can be sweat.

The incidence of athlete's foot

Characteristic symptoms of this fungal infection as follows:

• the injury is 3 or 4 feet;
• the skin is red and swollen;
• around the lesion is a vesicle, where there is a shedding of the skin layer;
• nearby are the pustules that bubbles.

Signs of nail fungus

The person may be affected and the nails of the feet. To distinguish the disease by the following symptoms.

1. Pronounced coloration of the nail plate. Depending on what type of pathology of the patient, the nail acquires a variety of colors. Sometimes it can be just a part of the nail plate.
2. Crumbling of the nail. It is only in advanced stages. If the nail is completely infected, it is destroyed.
3. The changes in the structure of the nail.

There are several types of onychomycosis — nail fungus.

1. Atrophic appearance. The nail plate looks very fine. That darkens, sometimes becoming gray-brown color. The nails slowly peeled from his bed. The under the skin becomes rough and loose.
2. When the normotroficheskie type of fungus of the feet plate by changing their color. The spots appear white, yellow, green and even black. The structure of the nail does not suffer.
3. In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the plate gradually thickens, becomes porous. The affected area looks very ugly, and in some cases is the cause of the pain while walking. The sides of the sinks and is destroyed without treatment.

Some types of onychomycosis

Depending on the prevalence of the disease and distinguish these forms.

1. Lateral onychomycosis is the most common. In the free edge of the nail, first appears a small yellow spot. In the future, we can see how it becomes larger, and the nail plate thickens. While walking, the person feels discomfort. Notable smell. Lateral onychomycosis is difficult to treat.
2. Superficial onychomycosis is characterized by involvement of only the upper layers of the plate. It is not thick, but eventually it becomes like chalk.
3. The more rare form of the disease is subungual onychomycosis. The skin is visibly thick on the nail fold. The nail turns white and loses its transparency.

Risk group

In reality, "catching" the fungus you are taking a risk of any site — even at home. But in public, of course, the possibilities are much greater (if not careful).

Who is at risk?

More likely to catch fungus risk people with the following diseases:

1. Flatfoot and talipes.
2. Impairment of blood flow.
3. Excessive sweating feet. Often the fungus get a grip of athletes and military, which, due to the nature of the job must be more difficult or uncomfortable shoes, even in the heat.
4. The presence of corns on the feet, as well as people with rough and thick skin on the feet.
5. Low immunity.
6. The presence of chronic diseases.
7. Frequent injuries of the skin around the nails or nail plates themselves. This category can be attributed to the fans of pedicures at salons or people who ignore the rules of hygiene.
8. Diabetes.

General principles of treatment

Any treatment starts with the diagnosis. Only then can you assign the suitable means. Self-medication usually leads to a deterioration of the feet. Take a look at the most common of the therapy.

1. In the first signs of fungal infection to apply special varnishes, plasters, ointments, and sprays. They should be used for a long time and according to the instructions.
2. The inefficiency of local therapy drug antifungal with complex action. Are used orally.
3. Surgical removal of the affected nail.
4. Laser therapy.
5. When the advanced of the disease is prescribed systemic medications.

In order to avoid unpleasant disease, respecting the rules of hygiene. You should avoid the use of other people for personal hygiene (towels, Slippers). When the first signs of the disease should consult immediately with a doctor.

The 10 best folk remedies for nail fungus

If you suspect the nail fungus at the same time that the treatment with a specialist, you can apply one of the traditional methods. It is not recommended that instead of treatment by the doctor— runs the risk of aggravating the problem, and then the healing process will indeed be long and tiring.

So, what tools came to us from our grandmothers and great-grandmothers?

1. Regular treatment of nails, one of the following: propolis tincture, antiseptic tea tree oil, Apple cider vinegar.
2. The foot bath.You can use sea salt (preferably without additives), infusion of celandine, yarrow, Hypericum, bark of oak, chamomile, calendula, etc. After the bath should lubricate the nails with the lemon juice, iodine or Apple cider vinegar.
3. The iodine. The essence of treatment: twice a day apply it on the damaged nails (over 20 days) 1-2 drops of iodine. If successful, the treatment and then go for the treatment for 1 of every 3 days.
4. Kombucha. Its infusion is used as compresses. It is sufficient to impregnate the gauze, apply a compress and leave in the evening under plastic and socks. It can also be applied directly to the part of the tea fungus in the nails, after which it must be bandage and leave for a couple of hours. After you steam the feet and apply a mixture of Apple cider vinegar (part 1), alcohol 96% (2 parts), glycerin (2 parts). To go out for the night. The course of treatment — 2 weeks.
5. The garlic and olive oil.Put the skin of the garlic in the hot sunflower oil to fully cover the garlic. All mix, cover and insist 2 days. The essence of treatment: wetted swab in the oil applied to the sore area, put a bandage protected the top with polyethylene, put on socks and leave overnight. The course is of 2 weeks.
6. Vinegar.Wet swab in vinegar (9%), applied on the affected area, wrap with plastic, fix it with a bandage and leave overnight. In the morning we repeat.
7. Drink with celandine. Soar feet in a solution (3 liters of water + 1 tbsp/l of sodium), wipe the feet with affected areas together with the fingers of oil celandine (look at the pharmacy). The course is of 2 weeks.
8. Birch tar. Up your feet with the use of the home/Soaps (about 20 minutes), clean the feet with a pumice stone, cut nails, dry, wipe our feet and lubricates the nails with your fingers birch tar. Put your feet in a daily newspaper in 1.5 hours and read the book. Next, remove the excess tar with a bandage, wear cotton socks and forget the legs for a couple of days. At the end my feet again with khoz/soap in cold water. At night repeat the procedure. The course is of 2 weeks.
9. Kalanchoe. Treatment: in the unpainted nail glue with patches of the leaves of Kalanchoe to cover them with nail holes. Patches leaves are changing every day. Course — 2-3 weeks.

Prevention of nail fungus

To protect yourself of the fungus can be a simple observance of rules of hygiene and preventive measures.

Remember:

• In all public areas (beach, bathroom, changing rooms, swimming pool, Spa-salons, etc.) bring washable Slippers. Do not go barefoot, where there is a risk of getting an infection!
• Do not wear other people's shoes (including Slippers away — better to walk around in socks).
• Do not use other people's towels and manicure facilities.
• Get out of the shower, put the feet in General (and often humid, is not the first freshness) the Mat and your own towel (pre-select it for this purpose).
• Regularly inspect the feet and nails on the topic of the signs of the fungus. At the slightest symptoms (not there was cracking/itching between the fingers, change the color of the nails, etc.) measures. That is to say, acquire ointments, special/lucky, etc.
• Try not to use tight, narrow shoes and shoes made from poor quality materials.
• Regularly treat shoes inside antiseptic.
• Feet do not sweat, the use of deodorants, talc, etc.
• Use only cotton socks. If you want to use half/half (manufacture of nylon and other synthetic fibers) be sure to remove them at home, until legs treated.
• In the heat wear open shoes — for ventilation and air change. Sweaty feet — ground for bacteria.
• Do not measure for footwear without socks/footprints— barefoot.
• Wipe the feet dry after the bath including between your toes — that's where the fungus starts.
• Do not allow cracks in your feet — use a moisturizer.
• My legs antibacterial mild soap.
• At high risk of infection (for example, on holiday or in the pool) to apply antifungal cream, powder or spray.
• Thoroughly dry the shoes, if they get wet. Put on wet shoes/boots.
• Choose only proven to salons for a pedicure/manicure.
• Do not allow ingrowth nail, and deformation — measures in a timely manner.