Toe fungus treatment at home.

Such an unpleasant condition as a fungus between the toes is medically called epidemiophytosis of the feet.It is caused by an anthropophilic fungus that grows comfortably between the fingers.It is convenient for the pathogen to multiply in this place, because it is almost always warm and humid.

Who is at risk?

The condition in which moisture increases between the fingers does not occur in all people;at risk:

• Athletes.
• People who save money and buy cheap, non-breathable shoes wear synthetic socks.This group also includes people who wear shoes that are not suitable for the climate, too warm.
• Patients with diabetes have disturbed metabolic processes and initially weakened immunity.
• Men are at risk because they are the ones who most often suffer from these problems.

Risk factors:

1. There is a risk of infection when performing foot medical procedures and pedicures.If the instruments were not sterilized and a sick person used them before you, then the risk of infection is very high.
2. Having excess weight.
3. Foot deformity, particularly flat foot.
4. Poor blood circulation.
5. Weakening of the immune system.
6. Psychosomatic disorders.
7. An unbalanced and unhealthy diet is also a favorable environment for fungal development.
8. Undergo antibiotic therapy, since the body's natural defenses are reduced.

This disease is transmitted by contact.That is, if there is a common use of shoes, towels, cloths and other items.You can contract it (the fungus) by walking on the ground where a sick person has previously walked (barefoot).Due to this latter method of transmission, there is a risk of infection in baths, saunas, swimming pools and other public places.

Symptoms of fungal infection

Since the risk of contracting this disease is quite high, it is worth knowing the characteristic symptoms, including:

1. Destruction of the skin, as the fungus penetrates deeply, the epidermis falls off.
2. Small bubbles appear between the fingers.Liquid accumulates in them and, after bursting, cracks appear at the site of the injury.
3. With a fungal infection of this type, yellow or white spots may appear on the skin.
4. Toenails become cloudy, thicker and their color may also change.
5. Your feet start to smell unpleasant.

Very often, the disease develops quickly and unexpectedly for the person himself.It is worth paying attention to the fact that pathogens feel more comfortable in warm and humid conditions.

If you notice similar symptoms in yourself, you should take action immediately, because the more the disease begins, the more difficult it will be to fight it later.In addition, blisters and cracks between the fingers, as well as defects in the nail plate, are quite painful and interfere with normal life.

Forms of the disease.

Fungus between the fingers can occur in different forms, which greatly complicates its identification by the patient himself and, therefore, delays the visit to the doctor.Options:

• Mild- It is also called erased, stained.This is the primary form, its characteristic symptoms are small cracks and peeling, but not very pronounced.This condition can be cured quickly, thus eliminating future relapses.

• Squamous-hyperkeratotic- The itching is pronounced, white crusts form between the fingers, there is intense peeling and burning.This form is considered chronic, if proper treatment is not carried out, over time the skin acquires an unhealthy shine, peels and flakes off.
• Integrated form- manifests itself with redness between the fingers, swelling, constant dampness, peeling of the skin, deep cracks, suppurating erosion.Most often, 2 zones suffer: between 3-4 and 4-5 fingers, and the affected areas have clear boundaries.
• Dyshidrotic form- with it a large number of liquid bubbles are formed, not only between the toes, but also in other parts of the foot.Itching, erosion and inflammation are also pronounced and spread throughout the foot.

Treatment should be carried out immediately when the first symptoms appear, in which case the duration of treatment is reduced and the chances of success increase.

Traditional methods of treatment

The remedies suggested below are suitable only in the initial stages as an additional measure, with conservative treatment prescribed by a doctor.Among the tested recipes:

1. Boil the potato peelings and soak the feet in the remaining water.Leave the peels there and first cool the vegetable broth to a temperature comfortable for your feet.After that, the legs should be rubbed with the potato mixture.Next, rinse your feet under warm running water, dry them and lubricate them with pork fat.Similar procedures should be carried out daily until the fungus disappears.

2. The application of paraffin cakes promotes the healing and regeneration of the skin between the fingers.The paraffin should be heated to a temperature that can be tolerated and applied to the lesion until it cools.Next, soak the leg in a decoction of onion peels for 15 minutes.After this, rinse with water and salt or soda.
3. Mix water and vinegar essence (70%) in equal proportions.Knead the dough with this liquid.It must be applied to the affected area.
4. Mix dried celandine root and iodinol to form a paste.If you have iodine intolerance, you can use tea tree oil or apple cider vinegar.Apply this compress up to 4 times a day until it dries completely.
5. Cut the lemon into slices and apply to the areas damaged by the fungus.The duration of such treatment is 8 to 10 days.
6. At first, baths will help, for which it is necessary to use a decoction of poplar bark at the rate of 100 g per 0.5 liter of water.
7. Soothing compress based on furatsilin.Dissolve 2 tablets of the product in warm water (250 ml).Soak a gauze bandage in this solution and apply it to the injury as a compress, wrap it with a bandage.Carry out the procedure 4 times a day, applying a compress for 5 to 10 minutes.
8. Grind 2 cloves of garlic and mix them with 100 g of warm butter.Apply the mixture on the lesions after previously steaming the legs.You may notice improvement after 7 days of such therapy, but you do not need to stop it as you need to be treated with such cream for a whole month.
9. In summer, rowan leaves will help;They must be crushed and used for application in a soft state.The duration of therapy is 10 days.
10. Mix the thread, chamomile and dried violet in equal proportions.Pour 1 liter of boiling water over this mixture.Soak a piece of gauze in the resulting infusion and apply to the injury.

You can use the following products for lotions and baths: potassium permanganate, iodine, soda, oak bark, pure essential oil, propolis, decoction of birch buds, poplar, juniper, brewed coffee.

If there is no improvement, a doctor should be consulted, as there is a risk that the disease will progress to a more serious stage.

Traditional treatment

First of all, the doctor will conduct an examination and prescribe a treatment regimen.Next, it will be necessary to disinfect everything that the sick person came into contact with.Textiles: socks and tights will have to be thrown away.Sneakers can be washed with hot water, shoes can be treated with vinegar or citric acid from the inside.

This expression of the fungus will have to be treated for at least 1 month, among the most effective methods:

• Ointments, creams, solutions and other local products with the active ingredient tolnaftate or miconazole.In this case, it is necessary to change the product after 14 days, since during this period the pathogen manages to adapt to it.You should use the medicine for another 14 days after all symptoms disappear.
• The use of a special solution showed good results.Cotton swabs are soaked and placed in the area between the fingers.They must remain there for 15 minutes.
• If the fungus is present not only between the fingers, but also on the nails, then the use of tablets and immunostimulants is necessary.These medications are prescribed only by a doctor.

Prevention of fungus between the fingers.

Fungal treatment is a long and expensive process, so preventive measures must be taken.Prevention consists of the following measures:

1. In summer it is advisable to wear open shoes, in which the space between the toes is ventilated.In the cold season, it is necessary to choose closed shoes made of natural and breathable materials.
2. The inside of the shoes can be treated with vinegar;The smell, of course, is specific to this method, but it helps disinfect it from the inside.You can also use special deodorizing sprays.
3. Socks should be used only with natural materials.

4. The skin between the fingers should be dry and clean;In such conditions, the fungus simply cannot develop.
5. After visiting a public place where there is a risk of contracting fungus, you should wash your feet thoroughly and treat the skin with lemon juice.
6. It is important to maintain immunity, because if it is strong, it will be more difficult for the fungus to develop and the fight against it will be easier.

You should know that the fungus dies when exposed to high temperatures for 15 minutes and when boiled for 4 minutes.Even very low temperatures, including frost, do not affect pathogens.

Conclusion.Fungus between the fingers is uncomfortable and quite unpleasant.To take timely measures, you must know the symptoms and first aid measures.And in order not to delay the elimination of the disease, you should immediately visit a doctor.