Fungal lesions of skin and nail plates are the most common dermatological diseases, according to world health union statistics. They provide a great deal of hassle to a person, prevent their life in the household, violate the usual biomarm. The treatment of the fungus is long and expensive. Therefore, previous diagnostics become, the faster you can start treatment, preventing the development of complications.What is a fungus on the legs?The fungus of the skin of the feet and nails is an infectious disease that affects the upper layer of the skin of the feet and finger plates. Calligrace (medical name for pathology) occurs due to skin lesions of such microorganisms such as mold, dough, Candida mushrooms, dermatomy, dermatophytes. Groups of microorganisms are able to live and multiply in the human body, gradually affecting healthy cells. Most of the time, the fungus is found in men, since their microflora, more suitable for the development of fungal infections.In medical classification, there are about 50 different types of fungus. About 85% of fungal lesions are caused by dermatomyocyry. Candida fungus type becomes the cause of the disease, about 10% - 12% of cases. The rest of the small percentage is reduced to fungal mold microorganisms, which are actively multiplying by non -compliance with personal hygiene rules. The intensity of the spread and the degree of evolution of fungal diseases depends on many factors: a climate that promotes the reproduction of this type of bacteria. Social conditions of human residence. age criterion; individual characteristics of the body. impunity. Most of the time, people face a fungus after 50 years, since the level of pH is much weaker and is not able to suppress this type of microorganisms.The reasons for creating the fungus on the legsThe penetration of fungal organisms into the skin leads to the development of fungal infection. Due to the presence of proteolytic enzymes, fungi easily penetrate the surface tissues of the skin and the structure of the protein allows them to grow and keep active in place.The body's immune system is able to independently suppress the pathogenic environment, but sometimes this is not enough. On the surface of the skin, they contain special bacteria that support the acid-weight balance. The alkaline environment is adverse to the development of fungal infections, so the mycelium, which falls on healthy skin, dies after a while. But there are several factors that allow fungi to get used to the skin: Mechanical damage to the skin (cuts, scratches, burns).Aggressive exposure to household chemicals, reduction of acute base balance of the skin (frequent shower intake with shampoo or gels, deodorant legs, prolonged contact with water).In the long run wearing synthetic materials, causing active sweating (synthetic socks, barefoot shoes).Hypercidge - Increased sweating associated with individual body characteristics.The anatomical features of foot construction, such as flat legs or narrow gaps between the fingers (exacerbates the quality of hygiene in these areas), which contributes to poor feet ventilation.Excessively rapid nail growth, nail cultivation on the skin.Varicose diseases.The climate characteristics of the area (moderate or cold climate, in which they should be constantly wearing closed heating shoes).related to age immune and hormonal changes.The presence of pathologies that affect the condition of the immune system (diabetes, HIV infection, obesity, dystrophy).Taking antibiotics, cytostatic agents, contraceptives.Frequent use of antiseptic agents (gels, napkins, special skin treatment solutions).
The penetration of the fungus into the nail plates appears as follows:The fungus penetrates the free edge of the nail (cut). Thus, the development of the disease begins under the nail itself, gradually distorting the free edge and spreading deeply into healthy areas. This form of fungus is the simplest and easily eliminated.Dorsal means (from the skin). This method of damage to the nail plates is less common. It is only characteristic for Dermatomicetov. The dorsal defeat involves the rapid destruction of the nail plate as quickly as possible.With damage to the proximal cylinder. This is the rarest and most intense shape of the nail fungus. The disease leads to the destruction of the structure of the nail bald itself. If you do not start the treatment in time, then you can lose the nail forever, since it will not be able to grow again. The use of ointments, gels and liquids in this form of fungus is completely ineffective.
In a group of great risks, there are people who often visit public spaces: sports clubs, public shower, swimming pools, beaches with water bodies, saunas or baths. Also, people who already get wearing shoes and clothes or change with friends or acquaintances are very at risk. Symptoms of the fungus of the feet and nails on the legsThe symptoms and course of the disease depend mainly on the type of microorganisms that caused this disease. Another factor is the age of the elderly person, the more intense the symptoms and the process of damage to the skin and the nail accelerates significantly.Despite the individual course of the disease, with regard to the type of bacteria and body characteristics, there are general symptoms with which you can recognize fungal infection:In the presence of a fungus on the skin of the feet, the tissue condensation occurs, especially in the finger phalanx. As a rule, the skin is illuminated, becomes dry, starts peeling. The peeling is accompanied by unpleasant itch. The harbinger of nail plates is the inflammation of the nearest cylinder. The fungus that affects the skin of the nail cylinder is accompanied by an inflammatory process. When pressed on the skin, a person feels pain, there is discomfort when wearing closed shoes.If the nails themselves are, the symptoms are gradually occurring. First, you can notice minor changes in the color of the nail, becomes more muddy and covered with white fog. If the cause of the fungus became dermatomy, it begins to divide. In addition, the color of the nail plates happens, they become yellow, after which they start to compact. After sealing, the nail deformation occurs, the nail palms begin to turn, the nail begins to gradually be colored.
In the process of developing the disease, a person feels a little pain and itching, there is a desire to scratch under a nail. In addition, for the fungus of the skin, a characteristic unpleasant sour smell, which is very tangible in a tight, indoor space.Treatment of the fungus of the skin and nails on the feetThe treatment of skin and nail plates is significantly different. Therefore, the presence of both types of fungus includes a complex treatment. For the treatment of skin fungus, ointments, gels or creams are most commonly used:Sulfight ointment. It destroys the protein membranes of the fungi, preventing them from breeding. The ointment relieves itchy itching and eliminates inflammation.Zinc ointment. It is often used in the complex of the treatment of the skin fungus, accelerating the wound healing process.Salicylic ointment. This tool is effective for all types of skin fungus. The course of treatment is only 2 weeks.
For the treatment of more severe forms of fungal infections caused by fungal molds, use medication for medium. The substance of this treatment is based on two principles:Destroy the fungus in the phase of active development.Stop the development of pathogenic microflora.
Before starting treatment, you should pass through all the necessary medical studies and determine the type of microorganisms that caused the fungus. Only on the basis of these data, the doctor will be able to prescribe effective treatment.Prevention and treatment of fungus on the feet with folk remediesAs already mentioned, the formation of a fungus on the skin of the feet and nails of the feet is associated with the fall of the natural level of alkaline balance pH5. 5. It is an alkaline balance that prevents the development of pathogenic microflora. Therefore, the treatment of fungus with folk remedies, with the aim of increasing the balance of acidic skin. Effective methods at home Fungi fungi at home can be attributed to the following:An alkaline bath. In three liters of hot water, dissolve a tablespoon of ordinary stone salt (even better iodine) and bastard soda. Dip into such a solution of the foot, having previously cleared the skin and hold for 15 minutes. Bathroom based on vinegar and iodine. Add to a basin with warm water, half a glass of table vinegar and 10 drops of iodine. Lower your feet for 15 minutes. In the absence of time, you can simply moisten two cotton swabs in vinegar and wipe each foot with your nails. If the skin has outbreaks of fungal infection, they should be lubricated with iodine so that the fungus does not spread.Lemon juice. Push the juice of a lemon and add a pinch of salt to it. Dip a cotton swab in the juice and heal all the affected areas of the skin and also the nails. Repeat the procedure three times a day.
Such processes will serve as an excellent prevention of fungus for people who lead active lifestyles by visiting sports complexes, swimming pools. For precautionary purposes, one process per week is enough. For the treatment of simple forms of fungal infection, treatment is performed daily for one week. Even if such methods do not help eliminate the fungus, they will be able to slow down the development of pathogenic microorganisms in your visit to the dermatologist.
