The fungus is an infectious disease transmitted through general use items.The disease is common and well-known to everyone, but it seems to many that the fungus is not such a serious manifestation of which should be worried.However, this is not so.Consider why the foot fungus occurs, what is the symptoms of the disease, its prevention and treatment.
Only understanding the cause of the disease, the problems of its transmission from an infected person to a healthy one can minimize the likelihood of infection.
Micosis of the foot is a pathological process manifested in the affected area, namely, between the fingers and the feet.The main source of infection is people who are already infected with a bacterium.Since the fungus is an infectious disease, it is transmitted precisely from a patient with mycosis to a healthy person through general use of use (for example, personal hygiene items).This is the most common way to transmit fungus infection.A trip to the pool, sauna, public shower or purchase of shoes in the store can turn into the feet with mycosis for each, if personal hygiene and the prevention of this disease can not be observed.
How to determine and identify the fungus on the legs?
Symptoms and causes of the appearance and spread of the fungus:
- Health problems are low, weak immunity, disorders in the blood circulation of the whole organism, existing chronic diseases.Such factors can aggravate the situation and promote the infection of the fungus faster and deeper to the layers of the skin.
- A favorable environment for the fungus is wet and warm places.People who are more than the rest are subject to the development of fungus most often deal with non -compliance with hygiene and prevention rules.In most cases, these are military, athletes, miners, employees of housing and communal services and others.After all, they are for a long time in a closed, not breathing shoes.
- Polluted surfaces of the shower cabin, saunas, tiles in them and tiles.All this can serve the development and spread of the fungus on your feet.Also frequent cases of transmission of infection through manicure accessories and the use of a towel of an infected person.
- Most often, people with excess weight, circulatory disorders mainly in the feet are subject to fungus, with different types of feet deformations.
- Constant stress, poor, poor -quality nutrition, excessive use of antibiotics.All these are the causes of the possible occurrence of mycosis of the foot.
How is the disease define?
Symptoms depend on the shape of the fungus infection.They are like that:
- Skvamoznaya form - peeling of the skin between the fingers, at the base, on the bend of heels and feet.
- Skvamozno-Giperkeratoticaya-the skin becomes more dense, inflamed, with furrows and peeling, itching is present.
- Intriginal - the formation of an infectious process on the folds of the foot, between the fingers the skin begins to peel off and blush, itching and burning.
- Dyshidrotic - the appearance of blisters with a liquid, after, in their place, peeling and skin detachment forms, also burning, itching and edema, body temperature may increase.
The presence of itching, redness, peeling and inflammation on the skin on the feet are characteristic signs of the fungus of the foot.If such symptoms are detected, you should go to the hospital to the attending therapist or dermatologist.Only the doctor will be able to determine the fungus or not, the shape, type and stage of mycosis.And if the diagnosis is confirmed, then the doctor will prescribe all the necessary tests on the same day.After all, with a fungus, the feet cannot be hesitated!In the early stages, its treatment is much faster and more effective, without the possibility of further relapse.
How to diagnose and treat mycosis of the feet?
Directly upon examination of the patient, a doctor can diagnose mycosis of the foot.The doctor also conducts a survey of symptoms in the patient so that the treatment does not go unsuccessfully.If necessary, the doctor will write directions for tests.
The subject of analysis in the infected will be a fragment of the skin of the foot, which is taken through a small scraping.This is necessary for a more accurate diagnosis.You may need additional cutting of the nail.In the future, when studying a fragment of the skin, the doctor will be able to determine the type of fungus, the shape and degree of damage to the mycosis of your feet.
Treatment directly depends on the type and shape of the foot mycosis, as well as the degree of severity, whether the patient has encountered this disease earlier.Therefore, the correct diagnosis is very important, on which the patient's recovery will depend, as well as the exclusion of recurrence of relapse in the future.
The main method of struggle is antifungal drugs.Use which the patient can be at home.Usually, these are ointments and antifungal creams if there is an early diagnosis of mycosis.In more advanced forms, the defeat of the integration of the feet is eliminated not only with ointments, but also by the oral way of taking tablets inside.But they are prescribed exclusively by the doctor, especially with a very difficult or neglected state.
However, the foot fungus can appear again even after prolonged therapy and treatment with tablets.Therefore, this is not such a simple disease as it might seem at first glance.And if the very first symptoms occur, consult a doctor, do not extend the life of infection on your feet!
At the early stage of infection, the fungus will help you: antifungal and antiseptic ointments, creams, sprays, solutions, infusions of herbs and talkers.You also need to carefully choose shoes and socks so as not to aggravate the existing infection.Follow the cleanliness of the legs, use antifungal sprays for shoes in order to prevent the possible infection of other people.
Prevention of the onset of the disease
- Do not allow to measure and wear your shoes to others, and do not do it yourself.
- If you have a fungus, then get a personal pair of scissors and other manicure supplies;
- Follow your own skin hygiene and cleanliness in the room;
- Put on clean, socks every day;
- See the state of your shoes, its suitability for wearing and comfort, convenience for the legs.
Listening to tips and recommendations, you can warn yourself against the infection with the fungus of the foot.Mycosis is a serious infectious disease, which develops quite rapidly, especially in a warm and humid environment.It is a frequent disease in our time, everyone can become infected from a sick person who himself may not suspect an existing disease.
Treatment of the foot fungus does not require much effort if you find it in time, but in an advanced stage you will need patience and endurance.Traditional medicine can be effective, as well as pharmacy products, but only by agreement of the patient with a doctor, their use is allowed.The incorrect use of folk remedies can contribute to an even greater spread of infection and then the course of therapy will become longer and can drag out from 1-2 weeks for several months!
Remember all the main symptoms and signs, and in case of their occurrence, do not slow down by self -medication, but consult a specialist: to the attending therapist or dermatologist.