Anyone can get a fungus on their feet. The disease does not go away on its own - it needs to be treated. Folk remedies will help to cope with the problem. Learn how to treat fungus on your feet at home.
Fungus on the feet: symptoms, causes
Fungus is a disease caused by mycotic organisms. Often the infection affects the feet and then spreads to the nails.
It is easy to become infected with the disease - it is enough to walk with bare feet where there is already a fungus.
Most often, infection occurs in public places - in a sauna, shower, pool. A humid environment is suitable for spore breeding. Skin flakes, along with the fungus, remain on the floor, rugs and even washcloths.
It's also easy to pick up fungus in a pedicure salon if the tools aren't sterile.
Symptoms of the appearance of fungus on the legs are different, as they depend on the type of infection. However, there are several common features. I'll tell you more about them.
In my practice, the most common symptoms of the appearance of fungus on the legs are:
- constant itching on the skin of the feet, especially in the area between the toes;
- unpleasant odor;
- changes in the color and structure of toenails;
- peeling or thickening of the skin;
- the appearance of small cracks and wounds;
- pain when walking;
- the formation of bubbles with liquid.
If you notice such signs, so as not to harm your health, I recommend consulting a doctor, as medication may be required.
The causes of foot fungus are different. Among them, my colleagues point out:
- mechanical injury to nails and skin;
- poor quality shoes;
- increased sweating;
- disruption of the immune and endocrine systems;
- age-related changes (older people are more susceptible to infection with fungus than children);
- some diseases (diabetes mellitus, metabolic disorders).
To avoid catching the fungus, take care of your own shoes and practice good hygiene when visiting public places.
This also applies at home: you can catch an infection from other family members. Do not use other people's things under any circumstances.
How to treat foot fungus with folk remedies
Start treating foot fungus or nail fungus as soon as you feel the first symptoms, because it is easier to get rid of the disease in the early stages.
Learn how to treat an infection at home. I recommend that my patients resort to the following therapies:
Foot baths with potassium permanganate
Potassium permanganate is a good disinfectant. Potassium permanganate trays will help reduce itching and discomfort.
Prepare the product as follows: dissolve 1 g of potassium permanganate (in granules) in 2 liters of warm water. The solution should be pale pink in color. Soak for 20 minutes.
Trays with soda and tea tree oil
The baking soda will soften the skin and nail plate. And the tea tree will disinfect and promote healing of the affected areas.
Dissolve 3 tbsp in 3 liters of warm water. l. soda. Soak for 20 minutes.
Then wipe your feet dry, treat the affected areas with a pumice stone or a special foot grater, lubricate the skin with tea tree oil.
Vinegar trays
Vinegar works well on foot fungus, preventing it from multiplying. Therefore, baths with this tool will help you quickly forget about the problem. Take 9% table vinegar: it works more effectively than apple cider and wine.
For a bath, mix water and vinegar in a ratio of 8: 1. Keep your feet in the bath for 20 minutes.
The effect of the procedure will increase if you steam your legs and treat them with a pumice stone.
Celandine baths
The properties of celandine are encrypted in its name. Therefore, the plant will help to deal with the fungus between the toes.
First, prepare a decoction: 5 tbsp. l. Pour the chopped herb celandine with a liter of boiling water and leave for an hour. Dip your feet into a warm infusion and hold for 15 minutes.
Calendula baths
The medicinal plant has worked well against fungus, so calendula baths will help wipe out the infection.
Do this: pour 200 g of dried calendula flowers with a liter of boiling water. Insist 30-40 minutes. Then dip your feet into the warm broth. The duration of the bath is 15 minutes.
Please note that the information provided is for informational purposes only. In order to correctly select the necessary methods of treating the fungus, I recommend going to the doctor's appointment.
In the fight against the fungus, it is important to do the procedures regularly - every day until the infection is completely destroyed. After the baths, wipe your feet dry with a clean towel. Don't forget about your shoes - treat them regularly with an antiseptic. My colleagues say that careful foot care is required to prevent the problem from recurring.
You have learned how to get rid of foot fungus using traditional medicine.