Mycosis of the feet is a common disease that affects every 5 inhabitants of the planet.In 70% of cases, the infectious disease becomes chronic and repeats in the warm season.It is important to carry out a proper home treatment of the fungus between the toes in order to get rid of the pathogen once and for all.
Principles for effective treatment of fungus between the toes
It will not be possible to remove the unpleasant symptoms of a fungal infection in a short time;it is important to be patient and not interrupt the course of treatment after the clinical picture improves.The fungus has high vitality and can hide under the skin, destroying the epithelium at the cellular level.
Important!Interdigital mycosis is characterized by pronounced symptoms - the skin cracks, becomes inflamed, peels and peels.Unbearable itching occurs, nails peel, interdigital areas bleed, and in advanced cases, weeping blisters appear.
Home treatment of fungus on the feet between the toes includes complex therapy, the use of medicines and recipes of traditional medicine.An important component of the patient's health is the elimination of the cause of the fungal infection in the body.
How and how to treat fungus between the toes:
- Tablets;
- Creams, ointments, gels, lotions, foams, varnishes, solutions;
- Vitamin complexes;
- Traditional medicine - lotions, poultices, baths, poultices;
- Foot massage;
- Warming up.
The disease must be fought at the initial stage;in an advanced form, the duration of therapy can last for months and years.Be sure to diagnose the infection and strictly follow the doctor's instructions.
Drug treatment
An example of an antifungal drug is Clotrimazole ointment.It has a bactericidal effect, heals wounds, has a harmful effect on infection and effectively removes external symptoms.
Instructions for use: Within 2 weeks, apply a thin layer of the medicinal composition to the affected area, cover with a film and put on warm socks.In the morning, remove the remaining fat and clean the skin from dead particles of the epidermis.
To consolidate the results, the product must be used within 10 days after the symptoms of the disease disappear.Similarly, you can use a variety of antifungal ointments;check with a specialist for the exact dosage of the medicinal composition:
- natamycin;
- Clotrimazole;
- Lamisil;
- terbinafine;
- Ketoconazole.
The affected nail is treated with medical varnishes or solutions Loceryl, Batrafen, Oflomin.Apply a generous layer until completely dry.Do not wet your feet for 5 hours after using the medication.
Attention!In order for ointments, creams, lotions and foams for the treatment of fungus between the toes to work as quickly as possible, it is necessary to prepare the affected areas beforehand.Soak your feet in a soap solution for 15 minutes, then wipe your feet with a disposable bactericidal wipe and treat them with topical antifungal medications.
To get rid of the infection at the systemic level, antifungal tablets are prescribed.The most effective drug is terbinafine.The drug allows for a quick cure of the fungus between the fingers at home - within 3-4 weeks.The daily dose does not exceed 250 mg.The duration of the course is from 2 to 4 weeks.
An equally effective drug is itraconazole, a broad-spectrum antifungal agent.The course of treatment is 2 tablets a day for 2 weeks.To completely eliminate the disease, 2 courses will be required, with a break of 3 weeks.
Other oral medications for interdigital fungus:
- itraconazole;
- fluconazole;
- ketoconazole;
- irunin;
- griseofulvin.
In case of severe itching and general worsening of the patient's condition, antihistamines and sedatives are prescribed.The body's defenses are strengthened with the help of vitamin complexes.Secondary bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics.
Traditional treatment
There are many effective recipes that are aimed at eliminating fungal infections and are a lifesaver during pregnancy, breastfeeding, for the treatment of children and individual drug intolerance.
To remove toe fungus, use:
- Compresses based on birch tar - scald your feet in warm water, rub birch tar into the damaged areas, apply the composition liberally to the area between the toes, cover with a towel.After 2 hours, remove the remaining mixture.Do not wash your feet for 2 days.Repeat the process 5 times.In the initial stage, fungi can be completely eliminated without the use of drugs.
- Celandine oil is an additional medicine, it is used for massage before going to bed, the course of treatment lasts about 4 weeks.
- Bath with soda and salt - take equal amounts of the components, add hot water to the bowl, soak your feet for 15 minutes, then gently dry the skin with a towel.Do the procedure once a day, before going to bed.
- Vinegar lotions - moisten a cotton swab in a 9% solution and apply to the affected areas, especially in the area of the little finger and ring finger, where the symptoms of the disease most often worsen.After 5 minutes, rinse your feet with warm water.After that, you can apply antifungal ointments.
- Iodine bath - dilute a liter of water with a teaspoon of iodine, keep your feet in a warm solution for 20 minutes, and then you can rinse with a herbal decoction consisting of thistle, wormwood and plantain.Cook in the classic way - add a spoonful of raw materials to a glass of water, cook for 5 minutes in a water bath.
In the treatment of fungus between the fingers, a recipe with ground coffee is actively used - 5 tablespoons of the main medicinal component are dissolved in a liter of water.The liquid is poured into a basin, where the legs are lowered for 30 minutes.The course of the procedure is every day for a month.
Attention!In the summer, the wormwood plant will help you get rid of mycosis of the feet.Prepare a decoction - 0.5 kg of the aerial part of the plant per 3 liters of water.Cook for 15 minutes.Cool.Soak your feet before bed.Therapeutic course – 3 weeks.
A bee product also helps effectively - wipe your feet, cover the area between the toes with propolis, put on socks and after 5 hours remove the remaining composition.Improvement will occur in 2 months.
Preventive actions
To avoid re-infection, it is important to strictly follow the preventive rules - strengthen the immune system, maintain a balanced diet, drink at least 2 liters of fluid per day.
When visiting a sauna, swimming pool or other places with high humidity, take a change of shoes with you and wipe your shoes after swimming.Change socks, tights, socks daily.
Dermatologists advise that a pedicure be done once a month and a half in order to remove dead tissue where fungi can settle.It is advisable to perform the procedure at home or in trusted beauty salons.
Important!Do not share any items or hygiene items with an infected person.Be sure to maintain careful hygiene - wash your feet before going to bed, treat your shoes with antiseptics.
If the fungus was previously diagnosed, then at home it is necessary to make preventive foot baths using soda-saline solution, iodine and vinegar.It is important to maintain an active lifestyle that allows you to maintain proper blood circulation in the lower extremities.
Fungus is easier to prevent than to treat.Take care and do not self-medicate!