Fungal infections of the feet: symptoms, causes
Fungus — disease, the cause of which are mycotic organisms. Often, the infection hits the foot, and then extends to the nails. Be infected by a disease, it's easy to go barefoot where there is already a fungus. Most often the infection occurs in public places, in the sauna, the shower, the pool. The moist environment ideal for the breeding of the spores. The flakes of skin with the fungi remain on the floor, the carpet . Also easy to catch a fungus in the living room, if tools are not sterile.
The symptoms of the onset of the fungal infection of the feet is different, so that depends on the type of infection. However, there are a few common signs. Will say more about this. The symptoms of the onset of the fungal infection of the feet is:
- permanent itching on the skin stop, in particular in the area between the fingers; a bad smell; the modification of the colour and structure of nails on the feet;
- the desquamation, or thickening of the skin, the appearance of small cracks and injuries.
- the sensation of pain when walking; the formation of bubbles with the liquid.
The reasons of occurrence of the fungal infection of the feet different. We distinguish between:
- a mechanical trauma of the nails and the skin; the poor quality of the shoes;
- increased sweating;
- the violation of the functioning of the immune system and the endocrine system;
- the age-related changes (older people are more susceptible to infection by a fungus, that of children);
- certain diseases (diabetes, metabolic disorders).
In order not to be infected by a fungus, take care of their own shoes and respect the rules of hygiene when visiting public places. This applies to the house: you can catch the infection to other members of the family. In any case, do not use other things.
How to treat a fungal infection of the feet of the folk remedies
Of from for the treatment of mycosis of the feet or for the treatment of nail fungus, as soon as feel the first symptoms, in fact, in the early stages of getting rid of the disease is easier.
Discover how to cure an infection at home.
Do:
- Foot baths with potassium permanganate. Potassium permanganate is a good disinfection tool. Baths of permanganate of potassium to help reduce the itching and discomfort. Prepare the tool: in 2 liters of warm water dissolve 1 g of potassium permanganate (in granules). The solution should be a pale pink color. Make a bath for 20 minutes.
- Baths with soda and tea tree oil. Soda to soften the skin and the nail plate. And the tea tree is to contribute to the healing of the lesions. In 3 liters of warm water dissolve 3 tablespoons of baking soda. Make a bath for 20 minutes. Then, wipe the feet dry, treat the affected area with a pumice stone or a rasp to the feet of fat from the skin tea tree oil.
- Baths with vinegar. The vinegar works well on athlete's foot, preventing its multiplication. Therefore, basins with this tool, you can forget about the problem. Take a dining room of 9 percent vinegar: it is more efficient than the apple and wine. For the bath, mix the water and vinegar in the proportions of 8:1. Keep your feet in the bath for 20 minutes.
- Baths with the celandine. The properties of the celandine is encrypted in its name. This is why the plant will help to deal with fungus between the toes. To begin, prepare the broth: 5 c. l. chopped herbs celandine pour a liter of boiling water and infuse for an hour. Dip your feet in a warm infusion and keep 15 minutes.
- Bath calendula. A medicinal plant worked well in the fight against fungi, as well as baths with calendula help to destroy the infection.So: pour 200 g of calendula flowers quart of boiling water. Let sit for 30 to 40 minutes. Then, soak your feet in a warm decoction. Duration of the bath 15 minutes. In the fight against the fungus it is important to do the procedure regularly every day to the complete destruction of the infection.
After bathing, wipe the feet with a clean towel. Don't forget the shoes treat regularly with an antiseptic, otherwise the problem will return. You have learned how to get rid of a fungal infection of the feet with the help of traditional medicine.
Recommended not to start the treatment yourself, and consult with your doctor.