A common dermatological disease is a fungus between the toes. This often happens to professional athletes, so due to the increase in physical exertion, their feet sweat and get wet, which is favorable ground for foot mold.
This type of fungal infection is more typical for men and is common in summer and also in humid climates.
Causes
There are various reasons for the appearance of mold between the fingers. Among the most important are the following:
- When people have weakened immunity and the body lacks vitamins, the fungus begins to activate.
- High levels of foot sweating.
- Lack of personal hygiene.
- Wearing uncomfortable shoes made of artificial materials.
- Visit the pool, gyms and other public places where many people walk, without shoes.
- Using the things of a person who has a fungus.
- Metabolic diseases. Diabetes.
- Other infectious diseases. Mushrooms, by the way, can be their indicator.
Symptoms of a fungal infection between the toes
Despite the fact that a fungal infection between the toes has common characteristic symptoms. We can say that some of the signs of a fungal infection may vary slightly from person to person. Generally, a person with foot fungus may experience symptoms such as:
- At first a slight itching may be noticed, which does not cause much discomfort and therefore a person may not notice it. Gradually, it begins to grow and cause anxiety. Redness of the skin appears.
- A characteristic symptom of a fungal infection is peeling of the skin, which begins to peel off.
- The skin flakes, cracks appear with white edges. There is a burning sensation.
- Mycosis starts mainly in the area between the fourth and fifth toe, and then spreads throughout the foot.
- The feet start to sweat more and smell bad.
- The skin on the soles of the feet becomes denser.
- Also, the appearance of the nails may change. They begin to exfoliate, various gray and yellow spots appear on them.
If symptoms occur, you should immediately contact a specialist who will prescribe the appropriate treatment. A dermatologist will look at the feet, study the signs, and create an individual treatment regimen that will quickly lead to a person healing.
The process of treatment of fungus is not fast, even after the disappearance of all symptoms, the course clearly defined by the doctor must be continued and fully performed. Cured mushrooms are the basis of good health.
How to treat a fungus between the toes: medications
Pharmacies sell a wide variety of antifungal drugs in various forms (ointments, creams, gels, solutions and special therapeutic creams). But before you buy them, it is better to consult a dermatologist who will determine the best option for a person.
Moreover, some medicines and medicines have contraindications, the doctor will take this into account when choosing a treatment that will be absolutely safe. The same goes for folk remedies, it is best to discuss their use with a dermatologist.
During treatment, in addition to basic medicines, you should take vitamins and remedies to strengthen immunity and improve health. Wash your feet twice a day with tar soap and use disposable towels. If your feet sweat a lot, you should buy a special powder at a pharmacy, thanks to which your feet will be dry and will smell good.
All shoes in which you walk should be thoroughly disinfected, for this they will need to be treated with vinegar. Ventilate your shoes every day. You can also use a special antifungal disinfectant device, thanks to the action of ultraviolet light, it removes all the fungus and you can wear safe shoes.
Before applying a special ointment, you should first take a therapeutic bath that will steam your feet well. So, for example, you can take two tablespoons of ground soap and dissolve them in two liters of warm water. Put your feet in the bath for fifteen minutes and then wipe well so that they dry completely. Then, in a thin and even layer, you can apply the ointment, while you need to spread not only the areas infected with the fungus, but also between all the other fingers. The same is true if you have only one foot under the action of mold, then the healthy second is also treated with therapeutic agents for prevention.
Burov tincture compresses help well. For this procedure, the cotton should be soaked in a solution and placed between the fingers for twenty minutes.
Folk remedies for fungus on the feet between the toes
Traditional methods of medicine can be effectively combined with folk remedies to speed up the process of treating fungus.
Before using some folk remedies, make sure that you are not sensitive to certain medicinal ingredients.
Before use it is best to consult a dermatologist.
- An excellent folk remedy that treats interdigital fungus on the feet are compresses with the addition of birch tar. Before use, you should steam your feet in soapy water and clean any peeling skin. Next, dry your feet thoroughly and spread them all over the space between your toes, nails and any cracks in the skin. After an hour and a half, you can wipe the tar. After the procedure, washing the feet for two days is not recommended. The course is five times until the fungus heals.
- Celandine oil, which can be purchased at a pharmacy, helps to cure the fungus well. First, the feet should be evaporated in hot soda water. Apply vegetable oil on fingers and nails. It is best to perform this procedure twice a day. The fungus is treated with celandine for about a month.
- Garlic will also help. It is necessary to cut each of its slices in half, dip it in salt and treat the areas infected with the fungus. You can also finely chop the garlic, mix it with salt and the resulting mass to make a compress.
- Put a chicken egg in a jar and fill it with seventy-five percent vinegar essence. We place the jar in a place protected from light for several days. When the peel is digested, remove the film and add a teaspoon of butter and mix everything well. Let the medicine cook for twenty-four hours. You will receive a special ointment that will need to be applied twice a day.
- A good option for fungus between the toes may be regular use of salt and soda baths. These ingredients are added to a bowl of warm water, one tablespoon at a time. It is necessary to keep the feet in the bath for two to three minutes, then rinse them with clean water. Next, wear socks soaked in wine vinegar and go to bed with them.
- You can make a special healing compress, which is best done before bedtime. To do this, a soft piece of natural fabric should be soaked in a solution of a tablespoon of ammonia and a glass of water. Such procedures should be performed eight to ten times.
- Within a month, you can make therapeutic baths that will help cure the fungus. To do this, pour five tablespoons of ground coffee with a liter of hot water. When the solution becomes warm, soak your feet in it for half an hour. Then we put cotton socks on wet feet and sleep on them. Rinse feet in the morning with cool water.
- Fifty milliliters of strong tea brewed with a tablespoon of nine percent vinegar. Next, dip the cotton in the resulting solution and wipe the areas infected with the fungus with them. Perform this procedure several times over several weeks.
- Remedy for foot fungus - baths with sea salt. After application, the skin becomes softer. Rub between aloe juice or celandine juice between fingers. You can replace sea salt with apple cider vinegar and then rub the skin with tea tree oil.
Prevention of foot fungus
Let's see what steps you need to take to prevent the fungus.
- Always use your towels and shoes. In the store, try on new shoes, wear thin socks. Prepare special shoes for guests.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle, drink vitamins and strengthen your immune system.
- Healthy sleep, at least nine hours is the key to strong and good health.
- Wear shoes made of quality natural materials that allow the skin to breathe and your feet will feel comfortable.
- Do not walk barefoot in public places where there are many people. After the visit, wipe your feet dry and use special antibacterial agents.
- Use your personal manicure set and disinfect it thoroughly.
- Change socks and tights every day.
- Make sure your feet do not sweat too much, buy special products for excessive sweating.
Take good care of your health, be positive and take preventative measures.