A fungus is a microorganism that takes root very well in the human body and can poison anyone's life. This parasite most often settles on the nails of the legs or hands, as well as on the skin and hair. The most common infection is a foot fungus. Among its signs: peeling of the skin, cracks in the skin, discoloration of the nails.
How to cure the fungus on the legs?
Before treating a fungus on the toenails, you need to make sure the correct diagnosis. It is best to consult a specialist - a dermatologist. There are characteristic signs with which the fungus begins on the legs. The most vulnerable areas on the feet are the folds on the skin between the fingers. With a fungal infection, these places begin to itch and peel off. Then there are painful redness, cracks in the folds. Small watery bubbles may occur. Gradually, the infection spreads to the toenails.
If the nail plate is affected by a fungal infection, then it begins to change its color. Over time, bundles and peeling appear. Where does this disease come from and how to treat the fungus on the toenails?
Most often, the disease can be infected in a bathhouse or pool. These microorganisms
also transmitted through shoes and
personal care products. Saunas, gyms and beauty parlors are also places of large concentrations of such infections. Fungal parasites are very viable. They withstand temperatures from minus 60 to plus 100 degrees Celsius. Also, they are almost impossible to remove with detergents.
Among people, those who suffer from diabetes mellitus, circulatory disorders, and also are overweight are most susceptible to infection.
Foot fungus: how to treat
At the initial stage of the disease, you can try to cure the disease with the help of soap-salt baths and special antifungal ointments. Before applying the ointment, you need to hold your feet in the bath. Ointments are suitable such as "Mikospor", "Kanizon", "Nizoral" and "Lamizil".
If home therapy fails, the doctor will prescribe special medications for oral administration. In the course of the entire treatment, it is often necessary to process the shoes, for which they wet the swab with a 30% solution of vinegar and wipe it, then close it in the bag for two hours and then dry it, well ventilated.
How to treat fungus on toenails? We use folk methodsThere is a recipe for homemade antifungal ointment: one raw egg, 1 tbsp. spoon of sunflower oil and dimethyl phosphate, 1 tbsp. spoon of 70% vinegar. Stir the ingredients and place in a tightly closed vessel. You need to store the ointment in the refrigerator, otherwise it may deteriorate. Apply every day for 3 weeks. It is applied to the affected nail and left all night, after which a package is put on the leg and a sock on top. If you need to remove the fungus from your hand, then the method is the same, but you need to put on a mitt over the bag (the glove will not work). If the disease is severely neglected, then in the morning it is worth repeating the procedure and leaving the ointment on the nail for the whole day. It is very important to fully comply with all treatment rules.
Now you know how and how to treat the fungus on the toenails.