Fungal diseases today are quite common. Mycoses of the feet are especially common . They arise due to the fact that a fungus begins to develop on the skin of the legs. It is transmitted through various common objects, shoes, clothes, as well as through direct contact with a sick person. Especially often you can pick it up in public places (city baths, saunas, gyms). A skin wound can contribute to the development of the disease.
It should be noted that the skin is most often affected in those people who have weakened immunity.
Fungal diseases can have different manifestations. On the legs, for example, the skin begins to peel off, and sometimes red spots appear on it. Another problem is the spots on the nail plates, their thickening or delamination. Also between the fingers can be found quite deep cracks. And sometimes bubbles may appear on the skin. Naturally, all these signs are accompanied by itching and pain.
It should be noted that fungal diseases are treated for a long time. It all depends on the degree of skin damage and the severity of the problem. First of all, you need to focus on the type of microorganisms that caused the lesion. After this, a drug is selected (ointment, gel, spray), which will be detrimental to it. However, local treatment alone does not always help. Sometimes you have to take extra pills. At the moment, the treatment of fungal diseases is carried out using drugs that have a wide spectrum of action.
Fungal diseases are treated for weeks to months. You cannot start the disease, then it will be much more difficult to get rid of it. Often, complex treatment with the use of immunostimulants, antifungal and antimicrobial agents can be indicated. In the process of eliminating the problem, personal hygiene must be carefully observed. In this case, it is advisable to disinfect the apartment, clothes and shoes. Also, do not use common slippers, towels and soap. Naturally, there are folk recipes that are quite effective in eliminating the lesion. But here it is, nevertheless, to consult a doctor.
Fungal diseases of the legs bring a lot of discomfort, so it is better to provide all preventive measures that will help protect your own health. To do this, try to take replaceable slippers in the bathhouse or sauna, try not to use someone else's soap or a towel. Also, you should not allow sweating feet in shoes or wear too tight shoes. Ideally, the shoes should be made from natural materials.
If you wet your feet, then try to dry them as soon as possible. The fact is that moisture contributes to the rapid development of fungal diseases. It should be noted that ultraviolet light helps to deal with the problem, so in the summer try to take off your shoes as often as possible and let your feet sunbathe. All shoes must be periodically disinfected with special antifungal agents.