Frequent mycotic pathology is a fungus between the toes, where there is a conducive environment for a variety of microorganisms. Under certain conditions, it can of mushrooms numerous dermatophytes, spores, molds, and yeast. The first sign of their activity, a slight itching, which can burn accompany different levels of intensity.
Why between the toes fungus appears
The space between the toes go active, there is an intense sweating, to collect their products formed a warm and moist environment. Here, the infection penetrates threatened mycotic pathology. In the case of a normal state of immunity, it is not scary, a regular maintenance, the usual hygiene products change the threat of the disease. The cause of the infection can be hidden in pathologies, when the body suffers:
- a lack of vitamins;
- Dysbiosis;
- Disorders of the endocrine system, Diabetes mellitus;
- Varicose veins;
- Pathology of the lymphatic vessels;
- hyperhidrosis.
Cheaper background the periods of pregnancy and lactation period, micro-traumas of the skin, hypothermia, the extremities are. Among other factors, triggering InterDigital fungus:
- close, low-Mass shoes made of synthetic leather and other plastics;
- excessive physical stress;
- prolonged treatment with antibiotics.
Under these conditions, the visit to the public baths, swimming pools, beaches, close contact with infected, the use of elements of the stranger's wardrobe increase the risk of infected with fungal infection.
Looks like fungus on the legs between the fingers
Mejpaltsevaya type of fungal growth can be seen not immediately obvious symptoms. In the early Phase of the infection may be asymptomatic develop and a slight itching between the toes is often ignored. If this Phase passes without treatment, the pathology is gaining a clearer indication:
- excessive compression appear to the plantar part of the Stop;
- occurs increased sweating, accompanied by a strong, unpleasant odor;
- amplifies itching, more than usual itches between the fingers;
- the skin begins to peel;
- in mežpal'cevoj Zone slazit skin cracks, bleeding wounds and ulcers;
- one can observe, stain, or several of such structures are not characteristic of yellow and grey shades, which gradually increase in size;
- the bubbles, a redness of the surrounding land to develop.
In a state of neglect fungus on the toes in onychomycosis. First, fungus manifests itself on the little Finger, the legs, or the thumb, it hits then goes to the Rest. Nail plate yellow, and misshapen. Increases the risk of transition in the fungus on the hands. The severe forms distinguish three forms of the mycosis, by a series of signs:
- Dandruff-like condition to resist less than other therapy, his symptoms are swelling of the affected areas, desquamation of the epithelium, atypical luster of the skin, nail deformity.
- Hyper keratotic feel, the more difficult variant is used in the treatment and painful, depending on the localization of a redness between the fingers, or the feet, blisters form in combination with a skin-a rash, visible thickening of the affected herd to grow, there are areas which are beginning to climb over.
- Intertriginoznoy Form can like a continuation of the shed, to develop itself, with the beginning of the end of the critical leather on the toes, including manifestations swelling, redness, inflammation, desquamation, injury to the skin in the extensive Erosion.
Drug Treatment
The treatment for fungus between the toes starts with the diagnosis, appropriate investigation, the competent doctor (mycologist, has a doctor or infectious disease) skin. According to the results of the diagnostic procedure Option is the maximum effective therapy. It is external and oral use of folk medicine with the use of drugs. The first group includes various types of ointments, solutions, preformed drugs.
Ointment
Ointment from the fungus between the fingers, particularly effective in the early stages, when the skin is slightly itchy, noticed a slight Peeling. Regular application in the course of the month is generally sufficient for the pathogen to get rid of. To speed up the positive effect, we recommend that before cleaning, and steam feet. The list of these drugs is extensive.
Solutions
A way of local drug application. Similar agents against powdery mildew compresses and Lotion between the toes apply. Diluted in water, can be used for the consumption of the tablets. From a pharmaceutical agent in a liquid Form analogues produced ointments.
Tablets
Usually medicine for this Form, if InterDigital fungal started, systemic treatment is necessary. Makes the complex antimycotic and invigorating effect on the body as a whole.
In General, the tablets combined with the external resources, their analogues. The complex of medicines for the systemic therapy is used exclusively by the attending physician, self-medication can lead to complications and strongly pronounced side effects manifestations.
Folk Remedies
Therapeutic formulations of this category serve as an aid in the complex treatment, prophylactically. Independent healing are not able to give effect, if athlete's foot between the toes escaped the initial stage. The necessary formulations can cook improvised home, in General, the salt or Soda for baths, various herbal mixtures with additives.
A popular and cost-effective method for the prevention and quick recovery, if the first discovers a disturbing Symptom. The simplest recipe requires gallons of water, at body temperature, preheated, add two tablespoons of salt or Soda. After stirring, up to the full resolution:
- The foot sinks in the container;
- hold for up to 30 minutes;
- steamed out the feet clean of the seals dead particles of the Epidermis.
Steaming is carried out at least once per day, preferably overnight. In the case of suspected Inter-rectal defeat athlete can be combined with ointments, and other external drugs until full recovery.
Herbal Bath
For these purposes, fresh or dry fees from their own preparation, their pharmaceutical analogues can. Usually decoction from the mixture with dried celandine with dilute chamomile, and plantain:
- three tablespoons pour a Liter of boiled water;
- the feet will not hold less than 20 minutes;
- epithelial cleaning of dead particles.
The method is suitable for the prevention and in the initial stage of fungal infection until complete healing.
Lotions with vinegar
The conditions for such lotions 9% vinegar solution, packaging padded Discs, 2 packets of polyethylene. The order of execution:
- the coated swab to the affected areas established, if necessary, plaster;
- on the feet, cooked packages, pulling on the neck;
- survival up to 5 minutes;
- after the removal of the pacts, and used a tampon the skin with warm running water.
For the decontamination phase is useful in a weak solution of iodine or hydrogen peroxide. Can be used procaine, which soothes the burning and itching, relieves.
Prevention
To prevent the fungus on the skin between the toes is much easier than to get rid of rooted infection. Currently, preventive measures for these purposes are
- the wearing of slate, other replaceable footwear in public baths, swimming pools or showers;
- Treatment of the feet using special aerosols after your visit;
- the use of shoes in the same size, made of natural materials, pleasant to the close of the foot;
- physical activity, a constant check on the state of health;
- regular disinfection of shoes, personal items, bedding, floor coverings, when in the family there are infected.
To combine the condition of the feet is useful for regular personal hygiene with regular baths in the application on the specified or similar recipes.