Fungus is a contagious disease transmitted through general use items.The disease is common and well -known to everyone, but it seems that many fungus is not a serious manifestation to be concerned about.However, this is not the case.Consider why foot fungus occurs, what is the symptoms of the disease, its prevention and treatment.
Just understanding the cause of the disease, the problem of delivery from the infected person to the healthy can minimize the possibility of infection.
Foot micosis is a pathological process shown in the affected area, that is, between the fingers and feet.The main source of infection is people who are already infected with bacteria.Because fungus is a contagious disease, it is transmitted accurately from patients with mycosis to healthy people through general use (for example, personal hygiene items).This is the most common way to send fungal infections.Traveling to the pool, sauna, public bath or purchase of shoes in the store can turn into a foot with mycosis for each, if personal hygiene and prevention of the disease cannot be observed.
How to determine and identify fungus on the feet?
Symptoms and causes of appearance and spread of fungus:
- Health problems are low immunity, weakness, disorders of blood circulation throughout the organism, chronic diseases.Such factors can worsen the condition and promote fungal infections faster and deeper into the skin.
- A encouraging environment for fungus is a wet and warm place.People more than others are subject to the development of fungus most often dealing with non -compliance with hygiene and prevention rules.In most cases, these are military, athletes, miners, housing and communal services and others.After all, they have been in the shoes that are closed, not breathing.
- The contaminated surface of the bath cabin, sauna, tile in it and tile.All of this works with the development and spread of fungus in your feet.Also the cases of transmission of infection through manicure accessories and the use of infected towels.
- Often, people with overweight, blood circulation disorders especially in the feet are subject to fungus, with various types of foot deformation.
- Persistent stress, poor, poor nutrition -quality, excessive use of antibiotics.All of this is the cause of the possible incidence of micosis of the foot.
How does this disease determine?
Symptoms depend on the form of fungal infection.They are like that:
- Skvamoznaya form - peeling the skin between the fingers, at the base, above the heel and the feet.
- Skvamozno-giperkeraticaya-kulit becomes denser, inflamed, with commotion and peeling, itching is present.
- Intriginal -the formation of an infectious process of the foot folds, between the fingers -the skin begins to peel and squeeze, itching and burning.
- Dyshidrotic - the appearance of blisters with fluid, after, in their place, peeling and shape of the skin detachment, also burning, itching and edema, body temperature may increase.
The presence of itching, redness, peeling and inflammation of the skin in the feet is a sign of the foot fungus.If the symptoms are detected, you should go to the hospital for a therapist or dermatologist.Only doctors can determine the fungus or not, the form, type and level of mycosis.And if the diagnosis is confirmed, then the doctor will prescribe all the necessary tests on the same day.After all, with fungus, feet can't hesitate!In the early stages, the treatment is faster and more effective, without the possibility of relapse.
How do I diagnose and treat foot mycosis?
Directly during the patient's examination, a doctor may diagnose the foot micosis.The doctor also conducted a symptom review in the patient so that the treatment was unsuccessful.If necessary, the doctor will write the instructions for the test.
The subject of the infected analysis will be a fragment of the scalp, which is taken through a small scraper.This is required for a more accurate diagnosis.You may need additional nail cutting.In the future, when studying skin fragments, doctors will be able to determine the type of fungus, shape and degree of damage to your foot mycosis.
The treatment directly depends on the type and form of the foot mycosis, as well as the degree of severity, whether the patient has the disease early.Therefore, the right diagnosis is very important, where the patient's recovery will depend, as well as the exception of relapse in the future.
The main method of struggle is antifungal drugs.Use patients who can be at home.Usually, these are ointment and antifungal creams if there is an early diagnosis of mycosis.In advanced form, the defeat of the foot integration is eliminated not only with ointment, but also by verbal means taking the tablet in it.But they are prescribed exclusively by doctors, especially with very difficult or neglected conditions.
However, foot fungus can appear again even after prolonged therapy and treatment with the tablet.Therefore, this is not an easy disease as it may appear at first glance.And if the first symptom occurs, consult your doctor, don't extend the life of your feet!
In the early stages of infection, fungus will help you: antifungal and antiseptic ointment, cream, spray, solution, herbal infusions and speakers.You also need to choose shoes and socks carefully so as not to aggravate existing infections.Follow foot hygiene, use antifungal spray for shoes to avoid possible infections of others.
Prevention of the onset of illness
- Do not let it measure and apply your shoes to others, and don't do it yourself.
- If you have fungus, then get a pair of personal scissors and other manicures;
- Follow your own skin hygiene and the hygiene in the room;
- Wear clean socks every day;
- Look at the condition of your shoes, the suitability of wearing and comfort, the convenience of the feet.
Listening to tips and suggestions, you can warn of infections with foot fungus.Mycosis is a serious contagious disease, which develops rapidly, especially in a warm and humid environment.It is a frequent disease of our time, everyone can be infected from the sick who themselves may not suspect the disease.
Foot fungal treatment does not require much effort if you find it in time, but in the future, you need patience and durability.Traditional medicine can be effective, as well as pharmaceutical products, but only with the consent of patients with doctors, its use is allowed.Improper use of folk medicine can contribute to the spread of larger infections and then the course of therapy will be longer and can be dragged from 1-2 weeks for several months!
Remember all the symptoms and signs, and in the case of their events, do not slow down, but consult a specialist: to the therapist or dermatologist present.