Fungal infections are manifested in different ways and can affect a number of organs and parts of the body.The most common look is the fungus of the legs.The rate of spread of infection is individual in each individual case and depends on a number of factors: the resistance forces of the immune system, such as the pathogen and lifestyle and age of the patient.
In addition, the concept of legs fungus is extensible, because the disease can touch the foot, fingers or space between them or the nail plate.In each individual case, there are individual effective ways to combat the fungus.
The main symptoms of fungal infection
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to accurately diagnose the disease.In some cases, therapy remains useless for a long time due to the fact that the symptoms of fungal infections are similar to the manifestations of psoriasis or bacterial infection (streptococcal, staphylococcal infections).
The best option for determining the disease is a laboratory analysis of the separated or a piece of skin (nail) at the lesion.This method allows not only to eliminate a particular pathogen, but also to determine its sensitivity to one or another drug.
If there is no possibility of visiting the laboratory, you can see a photo of the fungus on the Internet on the Internet and compare with your case.
Signs of the disease
You also need to know its main features:
- itching;
- peeling of the skin;
- the appearance of small cracks;
- wet wounds;
- burning;
- painful sensation on palpation or walking;
- specific smell of rotten;
- The appearance of thickened skin.
With damage to the nail plate, depending on the stage of the fungus on the legs can be observed:
- color change or spots;
- thickening along the edge;
- detachment;
- deformation;
- Distance of pus.
At the last, neglected stage, you can observe the complete wiping of the nail.In this case, treatment does not guarantee that the new nail will have a normal aesthetic form.
Which leads to the appearance of the fungus
No one is safe from infection with fungal infection.As a rule, several basic causes of the appearance of the fungus on the legs are distinguished, among which both factors from the human environment and internal processes in the body.
But as a rule, the disease makes itself felt, when at a certain moment several triggers interact with each other, they can be attributed to them:
- long -term wearing the same pair of shoes;
- visiting public baths, saunas, pools;
- infection through pedicure instruments;
- use of other people's shoes or socks;
- a long period of antibiotic treatment;
- violation of the integrity of the skin;
- Seasonal decrease in immunity or against the background of HIV.
Risk group
There are also risk groups of people exposed to fungal infections:
- patients with endocrine disorders (diabetics, patients with thyroid disorders);
- people with excess weight;
- Sweet lovers;
- Infants for artificial feeding.
Treatment of fungus
To avoid relapses, doctors recommend resorting to complex therapy, that is, use drugs directly in the damage zone and inside.How to treat the fungus on the legs depends primarily on the stage of its spread.
In advanced cases, drug therapy often turns out to be a powerless and sore section of the foot is cut by a surgical method.That is why it is important to begin treatment as early as possible, with the appearance of the first symptoms.
To understand how to effectively fight the fungus at home, you need to remember the following rules:
- In no case do not take antibiotics;
- You can not independently remove the dead areas and try to remove pus (such procedures should be carried out exclusively in the sterile conditions of the clinic);
- You can not use cosmetics (decorative nail polish, scrub, moisturizing creams for stop)
- It is strictly forbidden to make a salon pedicure (medical).
Traditional treatment methods
Traditional methods of therapy suggest the use of antifungal external drugs, tablets, immunostimulants and varnish from the fungus.
The treatment is performed long and usually lasts a few more weeks after all the symptoms of the disease disappeared.
In cases where the foot fungus is observed, antifungal drugs are applied only after removing the keratinized cell layer.
This procedure must be carried out very carefully so that the cells of the infected epithelium do not spread into the air, to furniture and clothes.
The keratinized areas are removed using special tools that make the skin soft.First, the leg needs to be held in hot water, after applying the ointment and leave it for a while (3-4 hours).
Some of the above drugs can cause allergic reactions.In the event of the latter, doctors prescribe antihistamines (anti -allergic).