Treatment of toe fungus 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 everyone;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 weather – too hot.
• Diabetic patients have impaired metabolic processes and initially weakened immunity.
• Men are at risk, because they are the ones who most often suffer from such disorders.

Risk factors:

1. There is a risk of infection during medical procedures on the feet and pedicures.If the instruments have not been sterilized and a sick person used them before you, then the risk of infection is very high.
2. Being overweight.
3. Foot deformity, especially flat feet.
4. Poor blood circulation.
5. Weakening of the immune system.
6. Psychosomatic disorders.
7. An unbalanced and unhealthy diet also constitutes a favorable environment for the development of fungi.
8. Follow antibiotic treatment, because the body's natural defenses are reduced.

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

Symptoms of a fungal infection

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

1. Destruction of the skin, as the fungus penetrates deeper, the epidermis peels off.
2. Small bubbles appear between the fingers.Fluid accumulates in them and after their bursting, cracks appear at the site of the lesion.
3. With such a fungal infection, spots on the skin may appear - yellow or white.
4. Toenails become cloudy, thicker, and their color may also change.
5. Your feet are starting to smell bad.

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

If you notice similar symptoms in yourself, you should immediately take action, because the earlier you start the disease, 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 very painful and interfere with normal life.

Forms of the disease

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

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

• Scaly-hyperkeratotic- itching is pronounced, white crusts form between the fingers, there is severe peeling and burning.This form is considered chronic, if adequate treatment is not carried out, over time the skin develops an unhealthy shine, it peels off and scales flake off.
• Integrated form- it manifests itself by redness between the fingers, swelling, constant humidity, skin peeling, deep cracks, oozing erosion.Most often, 2 areas suffer: between 3-4 and 4-5 fingers, and the affected areas have clear boundaries.
• Dyshidrotic form- there are a large number of fluid bubbles, not only between the toes, but also on other parts of the foot.Itching, erosion and inflammation are also pronounced and spread throughout the foot.

Treatment should be carried out immediately upon the appearance of the first symptoms, in which case the duration of treatment is reduced and the chances of success are increased.

Traditional methods of treatment

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

1. Boil the potato peelings and immerse your feet in the remaining water.Leave the peelings there and first cool the vegetable broth itself to a temperature comfortable for your feet.After that, the legs should be rubbed with the potato mixture.Then rinse your feet with 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 healing and regeneration of the skin between the fingers.Paraffin should be heated to a tolerable temperature and applied to the lesion until it cools.Then immerse the thigh in an onion peel decoction for 15 minutes.After that, rinse with water and salt or soda.
3. Mix water and vinegar essence (70%) in equal proportions.Knead the dough with this liquid.It should be applied to the affected area.
4. Mix dry celandine root and iodinol to make 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 it to the areas damaged by the fungus.The duration of such treatment is 8-10 days.
6. Initially, baths will be useful, for which you will need to use a decoction of aspen bark at the rate of 100 g per 0.5 liters of water.
7. Soothing compress based on furatsilin.Dissolve 2 tablets of the product in lukewarm water (250 ml).Dip a gauze bandage in this solution and apply it to the injury as a compress, wrap it with a bandage.Do the procedure 4 times a day, applying a compress for 5-10 minutes.
8. Grind 2 cloves of garlic and mix them with 100 g of warm butter.Apply the mixture to the lesions after previously spraying the legs.You may notice improvement after 7 days of such treatment, but you do not need to stop, because you need to be treated with such cream for a whole month.
9. In summer, rowan leaves will be useful;they must be crushed and used for application in a paste state.The duration of treatment is 10 days.
10. Mix the string, chamomile and dry violet in equal proportions.Pour 1 liter of boiling water over this mixture.Dip the gauze in the resulting infusion and apply it to the lesion.

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

If there is no improvement, you should consult a doctor, 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.Then, it will be necessary to disinfect everything with which the sick person has come into contact.Textiles - socks, tights will have to be thrown away.Slippers can be washed in hot water, shoes can be treated with vinegar or citric acid from the inside.

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

• Ointments, creams, solutions and other topical products containing 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 has time to adapt to it.You should use the medicine for another 14 days after all symptoms disappear.
• The use of a special solution has shown good results.Cotton swabs are dipped in it and placed in the area between the fingers.They must stay 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

Treating mushrooms is a long and expensive process, so preventive measures should be taken.Prevention includes the following measures:

1. In summer, it is worth wearing open shoes in which the space between the toes is ventilated.In the cold season, you should choose closed shoes made from natural, breathable materials.
2. The inside of shoes can be treated with vinegar;the smell, of course, is specific to this method, but it allows you to disinfect it from the inside.You can also use special deodorizing sprays.
3. Socks should be worn only from 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 a fungus, you should thoroughly wash your feet and treat your skin with lemon juice.
6. It is important to maintain immunity, because if it is strong, then the fungus will be more difficult to develop and the fight against it will be easier.

You should know that the mushroom 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 your fingers is uncomfortable and quite unpleasant.In order to take action in time, you need to know the symptoms and first aid.And in order not to delay the elimination of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor.