The fungus of the foot (avian ringworm) is a contagious disease, in which occurs the defeat of the skin of the feet, toes, mejpaltsevykh phase. Often pathology in conjunction with the defeat of the nail – onychomycosis. Cause avium microscopic fungi dermatofita, mould and yeast strains.
If left untreated, the fungus spreads to the foot throughout the edge. This increases the risk of developing erysipelas inflammation, of education, of the wart and increase of allergic reactions from the side of the skin and mucous membranes skin. The body ceases to perceive antibacterial drugs, which makes difficult the treatment of other diseases.
Causes of fungus of the foot
The infectious fungus of the foot will usually cause the mushrooms-Ascomycota. Some strains cause rubrofitiû and rubromikoz, which occupies more than 70% of the diagnoses by the fungus. About 10% of the total population of the planet is sick fungus stop.
Molds and yeast-like fungi attack the edges less, accounted for 1.5% of cases.
For what reasons it's happening infection of foot fungus:
- Somatic pathology.
- Endocrine disorders.
- Hypothermia the legs.
- Diabetes mellitus with symptom of diabetic foot.
- Dermatological diseases – psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema.
- Valgus deformation, etc. pathology of the foot.
- Access to areas where it needs to go without shoes (saunas, swimming pools, gyms).
- Increased sweating of the skin of the feet (hyperhidrosis congenital or due to other diseases).
- Reduction of the immune system in children and the elderly. In the 2nd group of patients with a fungus is often experienced by men, if the nails in their legs already amazed onychomycosis.
- The abuse in antibiotic therapy, glucocorticosteroids, cytostatics, immunodepressantami. Factor damaging affect the immune system and increases the morbidity of fungal infection.
- Professional factor in the development of fungal growth is the possibility of contamination of employees baths, swimming pools, metallurgical and coal mining industry, athletes, soldiers.
- Injury to skin stop, made the appearance of the calluses, cracks, corns.
Favorite places to stop for mildew, followed by the formation of warts are plots callosity and hyperkeratosis. Localization is explained by the deterioration of local immunity, has lost control of development of human papilloma virus infections.
Clinical forms of fungal of the foot
External symptoms of fungal of the foot depends on the type of the strain, by the process, and the degree of involvement of the skin, nails and hair on the legs. Of the athlete and rubromikoz have a similar duration, therefore, the doctors join the "mikozy feet".
Species of fungi of the foot dermatologists secrete the following:
- With scales.
- The presence of the skin, similar to diaper rash).
- Not the proper function of sweat glands.
- Onychomycosis, flowing from normotroficheskie, atrophic or hypertrophic type.
We will describe, how is the foot fungus in the squamous form. Initially there is redness and peeling of the skin. The modified sections have different square. Itching occurs not all patients.
Most patients do not notice any sign of fungal growth. The clinic does not turn, and this gives the pathology ability to change the shape of a scaly in disgidroticheskaya.
When disgidroticheskaya fungus of the foot visible symptoms will be multiple bubbles with a diameter of 2 – 8 mm. merge into large pockets, is revealed and form the corrosion.
With the arch of the foot fungus spreading to the outer and inner side of the. In addition to the extensive corrosion, in place of the broken blisters formed diaper rash. Patients complain of pain and itching and observe the peeling.
If left untreated a fungal infection is complicated by bacterial. The signs of secondary infection is the clouding of the content bubbles with the conversion into a purulent one weight, increase in body temperature, swelling and significant redness of the skin.
Intertriginosny of the athlete stop is considered to be the most common. Developed independently or in the context of the shape. Affects the skin between 4 and 5 toes, rarely develops in the interval between 3 and 4 fingers.
The main symptoms intertriginous toe fungus:
- Itching and burning.
- Cracks in leather in white bezel (border formed by peeling of the skin).
- Moisture between the toes of the affected limb.
- Replacement cracks and erosions with strong pain phase.
- Relaxation of the skin, resulting in a reduction of the local immune system. In a loose structure penetrate streptococcus and cause inflammation of the skin with pus. Fabric puffy, red, amplified pain. The general condition of the patient deteriorates.
The symptoms of kandidoznogo defeat stop is interdigital erosion, formed by the activity of the fungus Candida. Changed pockets are displayed between 3 and 4 or 4 and 5 fingers of the lower limbs.
The sick skin becomes swelling. By healthy tissues separate "hang on a belt" from the skin that had fallen away. The suspect in the neighborhood are abscesses and bubble rash.
If the fungus affects the nails on the toes of the foot, the patient is put the diagnosis "onychomycosis". In the initial stage of the pathology to the free edge nail big toe rising yellow stripes and spots. Hypertrophic onychomycosis is characterized by thickening and brittle slab, below which is displayed flaky skin.
When atrofičeskom onihomicose destroyed nail structure. Under the modified plate is exposed to dry skin. If onychomycosis is developed due to the defeat of the foot mold fungus, nail plate acquires a brown, black, green or yellow in color. The process favors paronychia – purulent inflammation of the nail bed.
Diagnosis and treatment of fungal growth stop
For the treatment of fungus of the foot is spent as effectively as possible, you need to visit your doctor, already with the presence of the first symptoms of the disease. Since the events of fungal growth non-specific and fit with the clinical picture of other skin diseases, an expert must be differentiated from psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and systemic lupus erythematosus.
For the detection of the pathogen and the definition of belonging to a class of fungi patient is carried out:
- The scratching of the nails.
- Microscopy.
- A microbiological study.
- The DNA diagnostic material.
Resolve the treatment of fungus of the foot or the space between the fingers and nails, a dermatologist examines the feasibility of conducting system and of the combined treatment.
But then the patient gets a destination for outdoor treatment. The basis of antifungal treatment is the application of anti-fungal drugs different effects and drugs for the improvement of local blood circulation and the treatment of related diseases.
For the prevention of re-infection, the patient is recommended for the disinfection of personal items and household accessories in general use.
Systemic therapy fungus of the foot
Drugs of systemic action in tablets and ampoules by avium appear with moderate and severe process. Because of the multitude of side effects you take them under strict medical supervision.
For the removal of the fungus with the foot appoint antifungals of two groups:
- Azoles.
- Allylamines.
Also in the treatment of athlete's foot can be applied antifungal agents with fungicidal effect. They work to suppress the growth and the complete destruction of the parasites.
Antifungals local action.
Looking at ways for the treatment of fungus of the foot, we must separately say about the effectiveness of the implementation of the drug local effects. The ease of treatment of the skin provides many dosage forms antifungal. This ointments, lotions, sprays, creams, drops and powder against fungi on the feet.
With the complete defeat nail appoint removal. The aim of the operation – to highlight the colonies of fungi, the one that broke the plate, and to enhance the effectiveness of the application of anti-fungal ointments. Removal is carried out either by surgery in a sterile environment, either by using the plasters and ointments, against the fungus can destroy the victim a snitch.
Anti-fungal medications of traditional medicine
According to dermatologists, primary through the foot fungus without pharmacy medicines may be used in the early stages of fungal growth, even when there is no intense symptomatology. In other cases, the folk medicine may just fill the basic medical appointments. An integrated approach ensures the patient quick repayment of foci of inflammation and the support of the local immunity.
Recipes for home treatments of fungal growth stop by using the folk remedies:
- Washing decoction of herbs. Oak bark, dry berries blackberries, herb verbena and calendula flowers mixed in equal quantities.3 tablespoons of a vegetable collection boil on low heat in 200 ml of water. In 20 minutes synthesis filter and in the form of heat use it for washing the problem areas, and superimposition compresses.
- Ointment from wood ash. The sieved wood ash connect with pork fat until it forms a thick oily mass. Feet the product is applied in the morning and in the evening after the hygiene procedures.
- Ointment of sulphate of copper and yellow sulfur. The drug is prepared in fat pig, shake the ingredients in equal amounts. A weight bring to a boil, then make it in a dark room and get to cool. Treatment of foot sulphur-vitriol ointment make several times a day.
- The bath with milk and tea. A bunch of fresh herbs pour 2 – 3 liters of boiling water and wrap capacity old blanket. After 3 – 4 hours extraction phytomedicine filter and to use for foot baths. The period – 45 minutes. Basin do every 2 – 3 days, until the athlete will not give up fully.
- Coffee basin. If you are looking for a simple recipe "how to treat fungus toenail at home," to the rescue come instant coffee. Drink hard, prepared with just the right amount of water poured in the basin and to float the legs. The number of treatments – 1 to 2 a day. Your task – to destroy pathogenic flora and the elimination of unpleasant odor that exudes amazed by your feet.
- Baths with vinegar. Before going to sleep foot wash with hot water and placed in a basin with a strong solution of vinegar. After 3 – 5 minutes of the foot wipe and wear socks, even to this solution. The process gives antiseptic action.
In addition, you will need to disinfect the floors of the rooms and a bathtub, a shower and a toilet. In the future, it is advisable to avoid exposure to damp conditions in public areas.
Prevention
The best preventive event in the fight against fungus, able to prevent the disease — the strengthening of the protective properties of the organism. This method is low-cost, however, the most effective and efficient. Medical and traditional ways of treatment should be discussed with your doctor, any medication can cause dangerous complications, which then fight much harder and longer.
To avoid re-infection, you must comply with the rules of personal hygiene, be sure to disinfect the bedding and towels that have been in everyday life. To treatment was timely and effective, you need to have time to consult with your doctor.