Fungal infection is a dangerous disease, which most commonly affects the skin of the feet. Initially, there is a fungus between the fingers, and then spread to other areas. Looks like a similar disease, its manifestations, causes, and specifics of treatment take a closer look.
Causes the fungus between the fingers
The skin of the feet often susceptible to fungal diseases. The reasons for this situation may be the following:
- the reduction of protective mechanisms in the body, as a result of diseases of infectious or inflammatory origin.
- the poor supply of the lower limbs with blood, which causes the stagnant processes in the legs;
- microtrauma of the skin of the feet and between the fingers;
- intense sweating or too much dry skin;
- long wearing uncomfortable and tight shoes.
Trigger foot fungus can be neglected hygiene, the presence of diaper rash. In addition, the infection is able to enter the body through microtrauma of the skin during a visit to the swimming pool or sauna.
Symptoms, types
Interdigital fungal infection has several stages, each of which has certain manifestations.
The symptoms of the initial stage of fungal infections:
- the appearance of the small cracks between your fingers, especially under the little finger and on the feet;
- a mild peeling of the skin in the area of cracking.
In the initial stage, the symptoms are mild and many do not give value to such events, thus causing a yeast infection.
Following the development of the fungus between the fingers differ by more pronounced symptoms. Of the skin appear red spots, peeling already pronounced. In this time, there may be a bubble in the education with a clear fluid.
During the second stage of the development of the disease begin to form corns, the skin coarsens, appear corn. At that time, the flaking is accompanied by itching and sometimes burning sensation.
The penultimate stage of the fungus between the fingers is characterized by the deterioration of the situation of the affected skin. The cracks become deeper, turning into eroded. Develops a wet fungus. Along with these symptoms there are other symptoms: inflammation and swelling of the affected by the fungus plots.
When the advanced form of the disease, show symptoms such as:
- purulent vesicles between the fingers, under the little finger and on the feet;
- pain and itching increases;
- redness and skin irritation are pronounced.
In addition, interdigital mycosis in the last phase has other characteristics. At that time, itchy fingers cracking skin, purulent bubbles burst. The space between the fingers are wet, the affected nails peel, peel, the epidermis appears a white film.
The appearance of any of these symptoms should alert a person and to encourage them to seek advice from a specialist. Only early treatment provides the opportunity to get rid of the disease.
Strains of the fungus between the fingers
Yeast infection often causes three types of germs – dermatophytes, yeast and mould. Each type of infection is a favorable environment for development. Mold is a fungus that can develop where there is heat, humidity. Yeast fungi are able to hit the nail and the skin.
Most often cause athlete's foot dermatophytes. The fungus mainly affects the skin between the fingers beginning with the thumb and under the pinky. This type of infection prefers warm and moisture. It is in this environment develops spores of the virus.
Treatment at home
Interdigital fungal infections require prolonged treatment. Therapy can be performed from home. What is the most important thing, to pass the exam and to confirm the diagnosis.
The complex therapy of the fungus between the fingers includes treatment with medicines and folk remedies.
Drug therapies
Treatment antifungal medicines internal applications need to be supplemented with external medications (creams, ointments, solutions).
Creams, ointments, lotions have the harmful effect of bacteria. The use of drugs reduces peeling, itching and ulcerative processes in the skin between the fingers, the feet. With their help, you can bring the fungus and to prevent re-occurrence.
Medical treatment prescribed by a dermatologist after a thorough examination. Independently and without accurate diagnosis to take medications is not recommended, since this may worsen the patient's condition.
Treatment at home
Medical relief from illness can be confirmed by the the folk remedies. In this case, effective tools are:
- therapeutic baths (salt, juice, herbal);
- lotions with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar;
- treatment of interdigital region with iodine.
These methods help to quickly get rid of the infection, eliminate the symptoms and relieve the patient's condition.
Salt and soda bath
1 liter of water (37-40 degrees) take 1-2 tsp of baking soda or salt. Dip your feet in a basin, and soak for 20-30 minutes. Well-cooked skin of the process of keratinized epidermis, peeling.
The procedure is carried out at least 1 time a day, preferably before bedtime.
Herbal baths
Chopped blend of dried herbs (chamomile, plantain, celandine), pour with 1 liter boiling water. Herbal should take at least 3 tbsp soak my feet in this infusion is recommended for at least 20 minutes.
After the juice and herbal manipulations your feet need to be treated, for example, removal of the damaged particles of the epidermis. The skin grease with hydrogen peroxide or iodine.
Lotions with vinegar
Moisten a piece of cotton wool in a 9% solution, apply to affected areas. Legs wrap with plastic, leave for 3-5 minutes. After the time to rinse the skin with lukewarm water.
It is important that all manipulations folk remedies to support the medication. To do this, after each procedure, the affected areas to lubricate with antifungal ointments, creams or treated with aerosols.
Judging from experience and reader feedback, the complex therapy of the disease is much more effective than with the use of anti-fungal agents alone.
How to cure fungus of the child
The emergence of fungal infections in a child can occur at any age. Why peel off the skin, is able to determine a dermatologist. The error may be low immunity, microtrauma to the skin of the feet, as well as stagnant processes in the lower limbs. To properly identify the cause and prescribe the appropriate therapy, the specialist must make a diagnosis.
In the initial phase of the fungus between the fingers of the child missing external treatment cheap ointment. Than to treat in more advanced forms when the sores and blisters with fluid? Doctors recommend to combine antifungals and antibacterial drugs.
Prevention
Fungal infections of the catching is easy, but to get rid of it very difficult. Prevention helps not only to eliminate disease but also to prevent recurrence.
- Hygiene. Daily washing of the feet, treatment of diaper rash, the fight against sweating.
- Attention in public places. Saunas, steam rooms and pools, it is best to visit with your interchangeable shoes. After the bathing of the feet are recommended for the treatment of antifungal spray or peroxide.
- Wear comfortable shoes, eliminate blisters and corns.
- An active way of life, help to maintain good circulation of the lower limbs.
If a family has an infected person, all footwear should be disinfected. Do not use the common items for personal hygiene. After the shower, your legs better be treated with ointments or sprays that will help to decontaminate the skin.
If you have symptoms of a fungus between the toes is important to immediately seek the assistance of a specialist, and in a short time to begin treatment. Discovered in the time of the disease is easier to treat than advanced forms.