Feet epidermophythosis is a fungal disease caused by the pathogens of dermatophytes who have established themselves in the skin of a person, of the genus of tricopophyses.
There is a complex infection of nails and skin on the feet and between the fingers of the interconnected fingers.
The diseases of some professions that are in heat and high humidity, favorable to the development of fungi, are especially susceptible to disease - are athletes, miners or people simply do not follow their feet hygiene.
The reasons for appearance
The main condition for the appearance of the disease is the infection of the skin of the legs, that is, the entry of fungal dispute.This happens in public places or in direct contact with the carrier through personal hygiene products, for example, shoes or socks.
The main accumulations of various fungi are public showers, baths, saunas, changing rooms and so on.
In addition, favorable conditions should be created for the development of the fungus, which is facilitated by the following factors:
- increased moisture;
- Sweating from the legs;
- Long -term uncomfortable shoes;
- Low quality socks or shoes with insufficient ventilation;
- Professional activities (sports, work), when the legs are in constant heat and experience flooding;
- vein thrombosis;
- Blood vessel diseases;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- weakened immunity;
- overwork;
- Stress and nervous overload.
The fungus is not always activated when it rises, as the body has its own protection functions.The disease occurs only in the presence of pathologies.
For example, socks squeezed blood vessels and blood supply level is reduced, or the legs are constantly hot with high humidity and the acidity of the skin decreases, creating favorable conditions.
This is also facilitated by stress and over -work that reduce body protection against any pathogens.
Fungus symptoms and stages
The disease is characterized by shapes and stages of epidermophytosis.The main characteristic symptoms of all forms are peeling and redness of the skin between the toes and the feet.There are four stages of the disease:
Erased or smooth internship
Between the toes are observed light foci of skin peeling, the feet are clean.The patient practically does not feel discomfort or other unpleasant symptoms.
Scamous-Hiperkeratotic Stage
At this stage, the disease manifests itself more clearly.In the phalanges of the fingers and among them, as well as on the sides of the feet, there are seals of the skin of a brown or bluish hue.
The skin is peeling with dry scales.The patient increased the dryness of the legs.White and yellow shapes may seem similar to corns.
Infected places exude itching.An unpleasant odor comes from the legs.
Intriginal stage
The legs are constantly wet and charming.Between the toes, there are similarities of edema.The white or yellow skin appears.
The skin is peeling over the entire surface of the feet and toes.There may be wounds, cracks and erosion that sometimes bleed, if damaged.
The patient experiences constant discomfort, itching or weak pain, especially when walking.Skin detachment is significant, as is the seals.
Dishydrotic stage
Throughout the surface of the feet and between the toes, the bubble -like formations appear.They accumulate a liquid that runs with damage to the bubble walls.
After that, swelling and inflammation of the skin may occur.The feet and fingers constantly scratch, and the legs are smelling a strong mold that cannot be suppressed with soap or other means.
Complications
In addition, the disease falls on nails that gradually become yellow, then deform and exfoliate.This happens in each third case of epidermophithic, if forced with treatment.
In the most advanced cases, the fungus "plays" in other parts of the body, causing the appearance of spots on the skin, an allergic reaction or other pathologies.
Treatment
To treat the disease, you should contact a mycologist.Several tests and studies will be performed based on which proper treatment will be prescribed.
Therapy aims to destroy the fungus.For this, the funds are used for internal and local use, and at the same time.
Medication
Fungal treatment occurs at home and hard, depending on the stage, from 2-3 months to 1 year.To suppress the fungus activity inside, use the 2-chlorin-4-nitrophenol medicine.
At the same time, affected areas should be treated with local medications (creams, gels, ointments):
- Clotrimazole.
- Tolnraftat.
- Mikonazole.
- Terbinafine.
- Econazole nitrate.
- Hydrochloride of Nafthyfin and others.
When purulent secretions and inflammation appear, itraconazole is usually prescribed.A systematic approach allows you to deal more effectively with the infection.
The choice of medicines and the course of treatment are performed by the assistant doctor based on the clinical condition.
Popular remedies
The means of traditional medicine are used as an additional measure of the fight against the fungus, but not independent.
Folk recipes can only help in the early stages of the disease.Consider some of them:
- Vaseline and salicylic acid.For 1 teaspoon of Vaseline, half of the aspirin tablet or salicylic acid is taken, mixed and applied to the area between the toes, rubbing lightly.This will help to stop the spread of the fungus and relieve unpleasant symptoms.
- A decoction of herbs.The following herbs that have an antifungal and anti -inflammatory effect should be taken: chamomile, charmla, St. John's weed and eucalyptus leaves.All herbs are taken in equal quantities (1 teaspoon per 0.5 l of water).The water is brought to boil and boiled for 10 minutes, after which is additionally insisted for 30 minutes.In decoction, the legs are climbed, gradually adding hot water.
- Seafood oil.A cotton swab is moistened with oil, which cleans the affected areas.This is a good anti -saptic that relieves pain, itching and inflammation.
- Soda, salt and soap.In a basin of hot water, a piece of soap and 1 tablespoon of soda and salt are dissolved.The leg configuration procedure is performed every day, preferably before bed.This will help cleanse the skin of keratinized pieces and will better affect the effectiveness of drugs that penetrate deeper into fabrics and feet.
- Boric acid.For treatment, a solution (2%) of boric acid is used, which cleans the legs with a cotton swab.This is a strong anti -Septic for fungi.However, you should be careful and do not perform the procedure too often not to get a chemical burn.
Shoes and underwear
In addition to direct treatment, you still need to monitor the condition of shoes and linen.This is important because therapy can be meaningless if it is neglected by hygiene.
Shoes must be constantly dry and socks can be changed every day.It is useful to treat Daily Formaline Shoes for disinfection.
After performing water procedures, the legs are completely clean with a clean dry towel, especially between the toes.Then immediately apply creams or medicinal ointments that the doctor has prescribed.
With increasing leg perspiration, it helps a decoction or common vinegar infusion or infusion.
The main thing is to keep your legs always dry, as moisture is a favorable environment for the development of the fungus.
Prevention
There are several preventive measures designed to prevent relapse or infection with a leg fungus:
- Wash your legs several times a day, cleaning them;
- You cannot wear other people's socks, shoes or towel;
- Daily shoes always need to be dry before used;
- In public places, use slippers or other shoes and then use disinfectants to reduce the risk of infection;
- Shoes should be comfortable and not cause leg perspiration;
- Visit a doctor for preventive exams regularly for any disease;
- eat properly;
- Reduce the use of alcohol and sweet food.
Conclusion
Epidermophytosis is a very unpleasant disease as it spoils the appearance of the legs and causes a strong unpleasant odor.
The legs constantly sweat and begin to really stink.This interferes with normal life and screams a person.
First of all, the disease affects personal life and, therefore, treatment should begin in the first symptoms, given the risk of fungus infection of others.
At the early stage, the disease is easily therapy and recovery occurs after a few months.However, in an advanced state, this may take a year or more, so it is not necessary to delay.