The skin mushrooms in the foot in the picture and in life look ugly.It creates many problems not only with appearance, unpleasant odor and constant discomfort, but can cause severe fungal infections that spread too beyond the foot.
What do the fungus on the legs, fingers, nails look in the picture
The appearance of fungi is varied - depends on the type of pathogen, the characteristics of the skin, the statute of the disease restrictions, the conditions in which the patient lives, the characteristics of his hygiene regimen.The main areas of lesion localization are nails, folds between fingers and single.
The affected nails (onychomycosis) usually have a noticeable yellow, uneven, adult fragility appearance, due to which they are destroyed.Often nails become convex, but it also happens unevenly.
Interrupted files are an area where high humidity is preserved almost constantly.They are affected by people who wear unpleasant or non -corresponding weather shoes.With constant sweat secretion, the fungal reproduction is activated, and red spots appear, reminiscent of scuffy, yellow-palline crust, blood wounds with a white raid.
The single lesion is characterized by skin peel all over the surface, tightening, laying.At the same time, the annoyance can occur when walking, the increase in sweating, which even more stimulates the growth of the fungus.
Types of Fungi
The mycoses (fungal diseases) of the legs manifest change due to the fact that they are caused by different pathogens.Depending on the type of fungi and the characteristics of the patient's skin, several types of disease are distinguished.
Rubrofitia is called tr.Mentagophytesvar- an extremely adhesive fungus living in wet rooms (public baths, pools).A characteristic feature is peeling and redness of the skin, swelling of the feet, itching and comb, bleeding occurs easily when damaged.
Candidiasis is an infection with a candida fungus, which is the most common pathogenic fungi.Folding loss and interdigital heel is characteristic.There is severe itching, pain, peel of the skin.Under the exfoliated scales, you can see erosion with a white raid.
Onychomycosis is nail damage, which can have different severity.Skin lesion, less deep than Rubrofit, is called epidermofitia.It is characterized by unproven swelling, but visible peel of the skin.
Stages of development
Regardless of the type of pathogen, the fungus develops in its development several stages:
| Initial | The pathology is similar to the stratification of the feet - itching, dryness and peel of the skin, small cracks appear, swelling is possible. |
| Middle phase | The active exfolation of large layers of skin, the appearance of stains of different shades, severe swelling, itching and maceration on the skin. |
| Stages | Deep acksters from which blood can be released, abundant skin exfoliation, the appearance of deep skin defects and the focuses of secondary infection. |
Failure lesions continue according to a similar scheme - at first the edge of the nail plate is affected, then the gray paths appear across the nail, the nail thickens, becomes fragile, changes color (yellow, white or black).
Symptoms of fungal diseases of the legs
The most striking symptom of damage to the fungus in the foot is severe itching.In the early stages of the disease, it is only present when walking or finding an unpleasant, "incomplete" shoe, in which sweating is stimulated.Then it becomes constant and very strong.The water or pumice procedure can relieve the condition, but their effect is temporary.
The second bright symptom is peel from the skin.It is expressed, sometimes it reaches catastrophic proportions when large layers of skin are exfoliated.But it can be less pronounced in nature - the constant exfoliation of scales, which captures an increasing area of the foot.
Changing the shape of onycomycosis nails - nails become thick and fragile.The layer located under the nails (hyperkeratosis) is destroyed when the nails are cut.In some cases, it is possible to release the nail on the nail bed, in difficult situations - loss.A new nail in its place grows with hyperkeratosis and "paths", irregular shape.
Initial
Foot fungus on the foot, whose photograph can be seen later, is distinguished by the gradual development.Therefore, in the early stages, the disease may not manifest in any way.The first signs are quite non -specific - itching during prolonged walking, tightening the skin, appearing of peeling scales on the heel.Nail fungi do not manifest for a longer time than a skin fungus.
Some signs you can suspect of fungi:
- The skin condition deteriorated behind the pool, sauna, gym or any other place with high humidity and a large number of visitors;
- Itching intensifies in a wet environment;
- Skin pigmentation has changed - spots appeared;
- The peeling occurs unevenly along the entire foot, focusing more on the area between the fingers and the single;
- Similar symptoms are observed simultaneously among some people who together visited potential infection sites or live in the same apartment.
Interdhalz
This form is the most unpleasant for the patient.The main localization of the lesions is folding between the fingers, most often 3 and 4 of the finger suffer, less frequently - folding between 1 and 2. This is associated with the features of the single structure.For fungi, high temperature and humidity conditions are optimal, while minimal exposure to air or mechanical factors that can eliminate fungi.
It is such conditions that are created in the sheep between 3 and 3 fingers - less mobile from all.
Characteristic symptoms - itching and burning at the site of lesion, appearance on the skin of lesions that resemble friction, with the progression of the disease, they become inflammatory ulcers covered with white clothing.Their touch is extremely painful, the symptoms of the disease improve in hot weather, in unpleasant shoes and with an increase in moisture.
How does the squamous-hyperkeratotic phase manifest
This stage is characteristic of diseases that affect single.Its most vivid symptoms are expressed by the skin of the skin, its excess keratinization.Soles look rude, skin sensitivity decreases, touching it becomes uncomfortable.Scales are exfoliated by large layers, or vice versa, their separation occurs with difficulty, while the skin is possible.
At the feet affected by fungi, corn, corn, and other pathological phenomena are more easily born.Walking becomes uncomfortable - during a long -term stay in shoes, itching and leg pain intensify.
Double
It is characterized by a change of sweating.None of the types of fungi can be placed in the sweat gland, but indirectly, affecting the epidermis, the inflammatory process disrupts sweating.
The particularity of this form is the formation of large bladders on the skin, which are easily joined by each other.Most often, the disease begins with an inter -translation form and acquires a severe course as progress.
The second characteristic feature is abundant sweating and unpleasant odor of the feet.On the heel there are apocrine sweat glands (distinguishing thick sweat), this explains sharper than in open areas, smells to healthy people.Due to the fungus, sweating increases, therefore, the aroma increases.
Diagnosis of fungi of the feet
The fungus of the skin on the foot, whose photo will be given below, has characteristic external manifestations, so the dermatologist begins the diagnostic process by examining the affected limb.This procedure should be performed exclusively on gloves, as there is a high risk for the doctor to be infected by the patient.
The information received during the inspection clarifies the history of anamnesis - a visit to places where fungi, to wear someone else's shoes or live in the same apartment with a sick person can live.
For a more accurate diagnosis, a microbiological examination is performed - a small fragment of the skin, nail or separated from the bubble is collected in a sterile container, and then examined under a microscope.Such an analysis takes time, therefore, is performed to confirm or adjust the treatment regimen, or in cases where fungus appearance raises doubts.
Effective treatment methods
The main task of treatment is to eliminate the pathogen.To do this, various products that are applied to the affected skin are used or taken inside.Treatment is mandatory for all family members to exclude re -infection.
For the same purpose, the patient should be accustomed to respecting the rules of personal hygiene and care when visiting public places where you can become infected with a fungus.
In therapy, fungi should in no case use antibiotics - these medicines cause bacteria death and release the living space for fungi, thus deteriorating the patient's condition.But a good effect is given by products that enhance immunity, as fungi are part of a normal skin microflora.
Pharmaceuticals good and free ointments
Foot fungus on the legs are treated comprehensive.The main thing to do is eliminate the pathogen.
For this, antifungal ointments are used - they are applied directly to the skin and affect the affected area of the foot.In addition, they do not cause systemic side effects, ie.Do not inhale in the blood.
Ointment is applied to the skin after washing the legs, the amount of application 3-8 per day, depending on the intensity of the process and the type of oil.The tool does not need to bathe, but it should be allowed to suck (5-10 minutes) before placing socks and shoes.
To fight the nail fungus, there is medicinal lady.They are colorless and have no smell.The spray covers the nails with a layer of a medicinal substance that is held for a day, is not washed with water, does not bathe and requires no updating during the day.This allows people who have a tight work schedule, or those who are sick on vacation.
To increase the effect of antifungal ointments, it is recommended to treat the skin with local antiseptic - miramistin, boron alcoholic solution and salicylic acid, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine.
Preparations for internal use
The use of medicines for oral administration is indicated when the disease has acquired a severe course, wide distribution or the patient is unable to treat the feet with antifungal agents with sufficient frequency.Also, medicines can be prescribed to strengthen immunity.
The fungus of the skin on the foot, which is shown in the photo further in the article, is treated with antifungal pills.They are used in combination with ointments or as a standalone tool.Which tool is shown in this case, the doctor decides.
With the development of fungal complications, hospitalization and introduction of the same medication may be intravenously required.
In complex therapy, anti -inflammatory tablets, medicines to increase immunity and other medicines at the specialist's discretion can be prescribed.The purpose of their purpose is to increase the body's resistance to pathogenic impacts and increase the effectiveness of antifungal treatment.
Folk remedies against fungi
Popular remedies for the fight against fungi are also based on an anti -inflammatory and disinfectant effect.For the most part, these are foot baths based on different medicinal tariffs.Their effectiveness is lower than pharmacy drugs, but allows you to improve the patient's health.Before using them, it is advisable to consult a doctor so as not to reduce the overall effectiveness of treatment.
The fungus of the skin on the foot (the photo below shows how attractive the problem looks, if left untreated) is successfully eliminated by the baths with celandine or calendula.To do this, raw materials are insisted on boiling water, the resulting mixture is filtered and digested in warm water.The bathroom temperature should be such that the patient is comfortable to lower the legs in it.
As additional ingredients, you can add chamomile, grave, plant and wormwood.
There are also recommendations to use washing powder (any) as the main therapeutic ingredient of the bathroom, lubricate areas affected with BF glue, as well as iodine or vinegar.It should be remembered that popular recipes require circulation care so that health is not harmful.
PREVENTION
To avoid infection with a fungus, some simple rules should be observed:
- Observe personal hygiene rules - the legs should be clean and dry, for the dry skin you need to use the cream;
- Wear comfortable socks and shoes that correspond to the weather, choose "breathing" materials that create comfortable skin conditions;
- When you visit pools, public baths and other places where you can get infected with a mushroom, use pool slippers and after returning home to wash your feet;
- Use only your hygienic accessories - towels, pedicure scissors;
- If the fungus is detected, the whole family should be treated, whether the symptoms have appeared.
A good result gives other strengthening that strengthens the immune system.This avoids the development of fungal infection during infection.It is important to monitor food - getting a sufficient amount of protein and vitamins supports immunity, and the surplus of sweets can stimulate the growth of fungi.
Pictures of the fungus on the legs look repulsive, but this disease is treatable with the right approach.It can recover quite quickly (within 1-2 weeks).If the complications are not developed, then the patient may suffer a course of treatment without interrupting work and resting.Hospital hospitalization is required only in the most severe and advanced cases in patients with immune disorders.