The world population is constantly faced with such an unpleasant "gift" on the surface of the skin of the legs, trying to get rid of the fungus on the feet. Often, doctors have to listen to the complaints of patients: they tortured the fungus and sweated the legs, helped to get rid of them, suffer from cracks in the feet, etc.
The fungus of the lower limb is called epidermophytosis in medical practice. It is necessary to distinguish the fungus on the skin of the legs from the lichen, which has various causes and is often found higher, for example, on the knees.
The disease is accompanied by intense itching, which can become unbearable, peeling of the skin between the toes, the appearance of cracks on the feet, a strong and unpleasant odor that emanates from the skin when a person removes their socks and socks. shoes. Deep cracks and bubbles appear.
Mycosis of the skin and nails is not life-threatening, it clearly does not belong to the category of fatal, but cracks in the skin will significantly ruin the life of the "owner". Fighting a fungus is not an easy task, but it is possible to defeat the disease. You will have to show patience and perseverance, as a result, the unpleasant cracks and bubbles on the skin will heal and stop tormenting. Of the home remedies, ammonia solution and monastery tea are effective. The products soften the skin, heal cracks and increase resistance.
It is easier to get infected with a fungus in the pool, sauna, gym, through someone else's shoes or socks, a manicure set. The disease has a figurative name: athlete's foot.
The causative agent of the disease grows rapidly in hot and humid places where human congestions form. It is enough to run barefoot on the floor of a public locker room to make friends for a long time with an insidious disease that causes rashes and cracks on the skin. The reason for the danger of the fungus is clear. Unlike this disease, cutaneous lichen of the knees does not always turn into an infectious process.
What can be done without a doctor and a pharmacist?
Fortunately, it is quite possible to defeat nail and skin fungal infections. Don't rely on randomness and expect a variety of symptoms, including itching and cracking, to resolve on their own. The delay will lead to the addition of a secondary infection and the aggravation of the condition. People with diabetes mellitus are at risk.
Various therapeutic measures can be carried out at home, without waiting for the opinion of the doctor, but only at the initial stage of mycosis. Simple ways will help to fight the scourge at home, accelerate the healing process of the lower extremities.
- You should not go barefoot, either at home or on the street. Wearing socks is recommended. Otherwise, the legs will start to sweat, cracks will appear on the feet.
- Socks are supposed to be changed at least twice a day, so as not to promote the reproduction of the pathogen, dirty laundry is a completely comfortable living environment. Better to use laundry soap to wash.
- The feet should be washed thoroughly with laundry soap. However, soap can soften the top layers of the skin too much; one should not be a fan of cleanliness. After washing, you will need to remove the scales with napkins and lubricate the cracks. After cleansing, it is important to dry the skin folds better. You are allowed to use a hair dryer. The fungus does not tolerate dryness at all. Put your socks on with dry feet.
- To avoid the development of epidermophytosis in the groin area, follow the sequence: first, wipe the crotch area with a towel, then the legs. Socks should be worn before underwear so that the affected nail does not become a source of infection.
- It is important to take good care of your shoes. Keep your shoes and boots clean and dry inside. It is possible to treat the inner surface of the shoe with a special antifungal compound. Socks are supposed to be changed regularly.
It is recommended to use the home treatment measures indicated for mycosis of feet and nails in combination with antifungal medications prescribed by a doctor. At home, it is allowed to use the following agents: tea tree oil, monastery tea or ammonia. It is recommended to approach the treatment of diabetes mellitus with caution.
Drug treatment
All these measures are considered necessary to cure mycosis of the feet and nails. Remember, it is not possible to cure without pharmacological medications. Consult a physician to determine the nature of the infectious pathogen and make a differential diagnosis with lichen disease. Special attention should be paid to the treatment of diabetes.
Many drugs have been developed, publicized and little known. These are all kinds of ointments, creams, tablets, foot sprays, tea tree oil, ammonia solution, etc. You should not try to treat the fungus with drugs on your own, forgetting about the main thing: the appointment is made exclusively by a doctor competent in the treatment of mycosis of the foot and nails and deprivation of the knees.
The principles of treatment of mycosis of the foot and nails are in the rules:
- To get rid of foot and nail fungus the easy way, local treatment with antifungal ointments is enough. Better than other things, patients tolerate special creams or sprays that include excess water, which can soften the keratinous surface of the skin and are better perceived subjectively. Tea tree oil, ammonia alcohol help well.
- The cream contains two active ingredients without fail. The first substance exhibits its own antifungal activity. The second component is aimed at suppressing the inflammatory process in the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Drug treatment is long-term. Don't expect the nail to recover in a couple of days. Serious infectious diseases take time and patience.
- In case of complications or undesirable consequences of treatment, it is imperative to consult a doctor on how to get rid of foot and nail fungus safely and without complications.
- Before applying a spray or ointment, you will need to wash your feet with laundry soap. It is allowed to add ammonia to the water. The soap helps to soften the skin and nails a bit, the cream is better absorbed. After washing, oil the nail plate with tea tree oil.
In addition to the actual antifungal medications, an ammonia solution or spray is used for local treatment. Helps soften the skin of the fingers and the nail plate affected.
Systemic treatment
If the patient has a severe stage of mycosis, the treatment of the fungus includes tablets containing antifungal agents. Antifungal pills are commonly used. When a secondary infection is attached, additional broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed.
Remember the main thing: you will not be able to quickly cure nail mycosis, the course of therapy should continue for a long time and reach six months. Tea tree oil and laundry soaps can be ineffective. You should not take antifungal pills on your own, the drugs are toxic, they show many contraindications and side effects. It is required to take only under the supervision of a doctor. In parallel, the doctor will prescribe immunomodulators, vitamins, hepatoprotectors, monastery tea.
In case of diabetes mellitus, it is necessary to remember the main condition: correct the blood sugar content and take antihyperglycemic tablets regularly. Keep your feet clean, change your socks regularly, steam the affected nail regularly by adding soap and soda to the water.
For the systemic treatment of mycosis of the feet and nails, it is proposed to use tablets recommended by official medicine, local remedies that are applied to the skin and nails. Ointments containing antibiotics, a spray against fungal infections, tea tree oil, ammonia are used. The funds are applied to the nail according to a certain scheme prescribed by the doctor. It is used with caution in diabetes mellitus, like monastery tea.
If there are pronounced side effects or contraindications to the pills, it is possible to try to get rid of nail fungus with local remedies suggested by medicine or to drink monastery tea. You can use "harmless" local remedies for diabetes mellitus: tea tree oil, laundry soap.
Folk remedies in the treatment of fungi.
Treatment of the disease, especially with diabetes mellitus, is allowed with the use of folk remedies. Alternative medicine offers a lot of recipes. You can regularly soak your feet in a baking soda solution and add soap to quickly soften your toenail. The nail is then filed with a nail file or cut. The manicure set should be sterilized without lending it to other people to use. Feet up is recommended for several months. After the procedure, be sure to wear socks. Little by little, a healthy nail grows in the place where the fungus was.
In the pharmacy network, they buy concentrated tea tree oil, which is good for treating mycoses of the feet and nails. The remedy is voluntarily used by popular and official medicine.
Remember, tea tree oil is powerful and can cause irritation.
Tea tree oil is applied to the nail with a pipette and rubbed with a sterile cotton swab. Similarly, ammonia is applied to the nail, which is used in home medicine.
Monastery tea is considered an effective remedy. For the preparation black tea and a set of medicinal herbs are used. Monastic tea is used for oral administration for 3 weeks. The herbal mixture is made with boiling water and is insisted in a thermos.
It is easy to buy monastery tea in the pharmacy network or collect the herbal mixture yourself.