The world's population is constantly facing such an unpleasant "gift" on the surface of the leg skin, trying to get rid of the fungus on the feet. Usually, doctors have to listen to complaints from patients: they tortured the fungus and sweated their legs, helped to get rid of them, their feet had cracks, etc.
The lower limb fungus is medically called epidermophytosis. It is necessary to distinguish the fungus on the skin of the legs from lichens, which have multiple causes and are usually located in a higher position-for example, on the knees.
This disease is accompanied by intense itching that can become unbearable, peeling of the skin between the toes, cracks in the feet, and when a person takes off socks and shoes, the skin will emit a strong unpleasant smell. Deep cracks and bubbles appear.
Skin and nail fungal diseases are not life-threatening and obviously are not fatal, but skin cracks can significantly ruin the life of the "master". Fighting fungi is not an easy task, but it is possible to overcome this disease. You must show patience and perseverance. As a result, the nasty cracks and bubbles on the skin will heal and stop the torment. From the perspective of folk remedies, ammonia water and temple tea are effective. These products can soften the skin, heal cracks and increase resistance.
In swimming pools, saunas, gyms, through other people's shoes or socks, nail sets, it is more likely to be infected with fungus. This disease has a metaphorical name-athlete's foot.
The pathogen of this disease grows rapidly in warm and humid places, where the human body is congested. Running barefoot on the floor of the public locker room is enough to make friends with latent diseases that cause rashes and skin cracks for a long time. The reason for the danger of fungi is clear. Unlike this disease, skin moss on the knee is not always contagious.
What can be done without a doctor and pharmacist
Fortunately, it is possible to overcome fungal diseases of the nails and skin. Don't rely on randomness and expect a series of symptoms (including itching and cracking) to resolve on their own. Delays can lead to an increase in secondary infections and worsening of the condition. People with diabetes are at risk.
A number of treatment measures can be carried out at home, without waiting for the doctor's advice, but only at the initial stage of mycosis. The simple method will help overcome the disease at home and accelerate the healing process of the lower limbs.
- You should not walk barefoot-either at home or on the street. It is recommended to wear socks. Otherwise, the legs will start to sweat and cracks will appear on the feet.
- Socks should be changed at least twice a day, so as not to promote the reproduction of pathogens, dirty linen is a completely comfortable living environment. It is best to use laundry soap for washing.
- The feet must be washed thoroughly with laundry soap. However, soap will soften the top layer of the skin too much; people should not pursue cleansing fanatically. After washing, you need napkins to remove limescale and lubricate cracks. After cleansing, it is important to dry the wrinkles of the skin better. Hair dryers are allowed. The fungus cannot tolerate dryness at all. Put on socks on dry feet.
- To avoid the development of epidermophytosis in the groin area, please follow the following sequence: first wipe the crotch area with a towel, then the legs. Socks should be worn before underwear to prevent affected nails from becoming a source of infection.
- It is important to take care of your shoes correctly. Keep your shoes and boots clean and dry. The inner surface of the shoe can be treated with special antifungal compounds. Socks should be changed regularly.
The designated home treatment measures for foot and nail mycosis are recommended to be used in combination with antifungal drugs prescribed by a doctor. At home, the following medicines are allowed: tea tree oil, temple tea or ammonia. It is recommended to treat diabetes with caution.
medical treatement
All these measures are considered necessary to cure foot and nail fungus. Remember, there is no cure without medicine. Consult a doctor to determine the nature of the infectious agent and make a differential diagnosis with lichenosis. Special attention should be paid to the treatment of diabetes.
Many advertisements and little-known drugs have been developed. These are various ointments, creams, tablets, foot sprays, tea tree oil, ammonia solutions, etc. You shouldn't try to treat the fungus with medication yourself, forgetting the main thing: the appointment is made by a doctor who is capable of treating foot and nail mycosis and knee joint resections.
The principles of treatment of foot and nail mycosis are in the rules:
- To get rid of simple foot and nail fungus, topical treatment with antifungal ointment is sufficient. What's better than other things is that patients can tolerate special creams or sprays that contain excessive moisture. They can soften the keratinous surface of the skin and can better subjective perception. Tea tree oil and amino alcohol are very helpful.
- This cream contains two active ingredients without fail. The first substance exhibits its own antifungal activity. The second component aims to inhibit the inflammatory process of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Medication is long-term. Don't expect the nails to recover in a few days. Serious infectious diseases require time and patience.
- In the event of complications or adverse consequences of treatment, you must consult your doctor to learn how to remove foot and nail fungus safely and without complications.
- Before using the spray or ointment, you need to wash your feet with laundry soap. Allow ammonia to be added to the water. Soap helps to slightly soften the skin and nails, and the cream is better absorbed. After washing, lubricate the nail plate with tea tree oil.
In addition to actual antifungal drugs, ammonia solutions or sprays are also used for topical treatment. It helps soften the skin on the fingers and the lamina of the affected nail.
Systemic therapy
If the patient’s mycosis is at a severe stage, the treatment of the fungus includes tablets containing antifungal agents. Antifungal pills are usually used. When a secondary infection occurs, additional broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed.
Remember the main thing-you will not be able to cure nail fungus quickly, the treatment process should last a long time and reach six months. Tea tree oil and laundry soap may not be effective. You should not take antifungal drugs by yourself. The drugs are toxic and they have many contraindications and side effects. It must be taken under the supervision of a doctor. At the same time, the doctor will prescribe immunomodulators, vitamins, hepatoprotective drugs, and monastery tea.
In the case of diabetes, it is necessary to remember the main condition-correct blood sugar levels and regularly take hypoglycemic drugs. Keep your feet clean, change your socks regularly, and regularly add soap and soda in the water to steam the affected nails.
For the systemic treatment of foot and nail mycosis, it is recommended to use the tablets recommended by the official drug, topical medication, and apply to the skin and nails. Use ointments containing antibiotics, anti-fungal sprays, tea tree oil, and ammonia. The funds are applied to the nails in accordance with a certain plan prescribed by the doctor. For diabetic patients, use it with caution, such as temple tea.
If the pill has obvious side effects or contraindications, try the topical treatments recommended by the drug to remove nail fungus, or take monastic tea. You can use the "harmless" topical treatments for diabetes: tea tree oil, laundry soap.
Folk remedies for treating fungi
The use of home remedies to treat this disease, especially for diabetic patients, is allowed. Alternative medicine provides a large number of recipes. You can regularly soak your feet in a solution of baking soda and add soap to quickly soften your toenails. Then file or cut the nail with a nail file. The nail set needs to be disinfected and cannot be loaned to others for use. It is recommended to use your feet for several months. After the operation, be sure to wear socks. Gradually, healthy nails grow where the fungus is.
In the pharmacy network, they buy concentrated tea tree oil, which is good for treating fungal diseases of the feet and nails. Folk and official medicine are willing to use this therapy
Remember, tea tree oil is very effective and can cause irritation.
Use a pipette to apply tea tree oil to the nails, and then wipe them with a sterile cotton swab. Similarly, ammonia is applied to nails, which is used in family medicine.
Temple tea is considered an effective treatment. When preparing, use black tea and a set of herbs. Temple tea is used for oral administration for 3 weeks. The herbal mixture is brewed with boiling water and kept in a thermos.
It is easy to buy temple tea on the drugstore network, or collect herbal mixtures yourself.