The main types of fungi on the legs seem to be big bubbles with the liquid inside, or areas of dry, flaky "scaly" skin, lesions can appear on the lower part of the leg and foot. There are various types of fungal infections, usually due to non-observance of rules of personal hygiene (in a delay of a change of socks, wet, dirty shoes). In addition, the athlete's foot can "hook" in public places – saunas, saunas, swimming pools, showers.
Athlete's foot or fungus is to infect the different species of fungal microorganisms of the coverage of the skin with the ability to infect the toe nails (onychomycosis) and further dissemination in other areas of the epidermis of the human body. The infection stop causes the rupture of the normal structure of the skin, small cracks. The clinical picture depends on the type of pathogen that has led to the disease. As a general rule, the disease is accompanied by itching, flaking, unpleasant smell and the appearance of the skin flakes.
Mycosis stop, or legs may be triggered by a violation of the metabolic processes of chronic endocrine diseases, low immunity. Thus, the foot fungus often manifests itself in people who have long suffering from diabetes. You can often join the inflammatory and purulent bacterial defeat of the epidermis, up to the gangrene.
Fungal diseases of the feet was not manifest themselves immediately. In the initial stages of development of the mycosis, itching and redness (mainly in the folds between the toes) after prolonged use of shoes or in hot weather, but for some time after the shower, the symptoms disappear. Fungal disease of the skin of the feet and also manifests the peeling, the formation of white or yellow spots, cracks on the skin. The nail plate is covered by stripes or spots, thickens and deforms.
The skin on the shins and feet affect different types of mushrooms. To assign an effective therapy, it is necessary to determine which pathogen has caused the disease. This can be done by visual inspection and analysis. The main types of fungi on the feet, that is causing the unpleasant symptoms:
This form of mycosis develops in contact with a variety of fungal pathogens. It looks so mushroom-like grey and yellow stripes on the nail plate, the nail begins to move away from the stage, and the skin becomes dry, scaly, covered with scales. The most common form of fungal infection that affects the entire entire foot.
The form of yeast fungi called the causative agent of the genus Candida. The hallmark of the infection the Candida are clusters of white pasta, which has the appearance of cottage cheese or thick cream. Develops this form of the disease is due to a lowering of the immune system, increase sweating of feet and skin maceration. Meets candidiasis stop rarely, but well-treatable.
This type of fungus in the foot, first of all, hits the nail: it is deformed, laminated, thickens and becomes opaque, yellow, and around the nail to form the bubbles with the liquid. Then stop the skin becomes dry, cracks, often painful, bleeding. In addition, patients indicate the emergence of a strong itching, which occurs mainly during the night.
Many types of foot fungus are treated in the same way. The basic rule for the treatment of fungal infections of the feet is a comprehensive approach that includes not only the application of medication drugs, the use of people, methods of treatment, but also careful attention to the affected skin. Before starting drug therapy, it is necessary to consult a doctor, who will assess the pathogen by laboratory tests.
Pharmacological agents are used, usually in the form of ointments, creams or gels and are applied locally, directly to the affected area of the epidermis in the nail place. In the case of serious mycoses in addition, it is necessary during application immunostimulatory drugs, vitamins, and anti-fungal drugs in tablets or capsules.
Relieve the discomfort, relieve the itch and reduce the sweating will help folk remedies such as foot baths. Before using folk remedies to consult a specialist. Also, it is forbidden to make the bath in the presence of open wounds (cracks, scratches, cuts). Here are some recipes popular solutions:
For effective treatment you must also perform the following recommendations:
