According to statistics, each fourth resident of the earth suffers from fungal diseases of the feet and nails.
What is this?
The fungus of feet and nails (onychomycosis) is a common infectious disease, in women and men.The causes of the infectious fungus can be very different - from immunity weakened to damage to the nail layer.
What's going on?
The process begins with the skin of the feet, often with interdigital folds, where cracks and peeling form.As a rule, the skin is gradually starting to be ashamed and small bubbles appear on it, which burst, form wounds and cracks.If the "focus" is not avoided, the fungus can gradually spread to nails.For mushrooms, nails are an ideal place for reproduction.The nails consist of keratin - substances on which pathogens of fungal infections feed.The fungus, falling into the nail plate, grows and multiplies.Gradually, dull nail plates thicken, acquire an uneven surface and are covered with yellow spots.At the same time, the nails break, lay and easily lose the aesthetic appearance!
The main symptoms
The main symptoms of the fungus of the legs and nails can be listed:
- Cracks in interdictal folds (generally between fingers 1–2 and 4-5);
- Thickening or thinning of the nail;
- Itching and burning;
- Redness and coat;
- Relaxation;
- An unpleasant smell of nails.
Risk area
Strong perspiration is considered the main factor of the fungus on the legs.Therefore, for the comfort of sensations, only comfortable, well -dried and clean shoes must be worn.It is recommended to change shoes every day, putting the same pair, at least every two days.There are other causes of onychomycosis.For example, damaging the nail layer.If the nail adapts to the skin loosely, microbes can easily enter its cavity, which start to multiply actively, thus destroying the nail.
How to avoid mushrooms on your feet?
The fungus multiplies well in a wet environment.Therefore, if your shoes are poorly dried, there is a chance to meet fungal diseases.The next simple rules will help you maintain health and beauty at your feet:
- Wear only comfortable and necessarily high quality shoes;
- The shoes should be dry and clean.In the pharmacy, you can buy a spray from the protection of the fungus and treat their shoes and their feet.
- In the bath, Sauna, in the fitness room, you should not walk barefoot.Take slates with you.
- Don't put someone else's leg shoes.
- After the shower, is as completely as possible and it is better to wipe your legs, especially between the fingers.
- Disinfect manicure accessories - immerse in alcohol.
Cure the fungus of the nails, is it real?
In medicine, there is a modern way to get rid of the fungus - nail equipment cleaning.It is a fairly effective procedure that will help restore the beauty of your nails.Using special nozzles, the damaged upper layer of nail plates is removed.In this case, the nail bed is not damaged.Don't be afraid and do not panic.The procedure is painless!The doctor before the procedure disinfects the surface of the nail plates so that antifungal ointments and drugs penetrate better inside.
The material method of treatment of fungus is prescribed for cases if more than 60% of the surface is affected.In such cases, the doctor can remove the nail plate.If less than 40% of the nail plate is assigned, the course of antimotted preparations is prescribed.The laser is one of the effective methods to get rid of the fungus.The light flow of the laser instantly kills the fungus and its disputes.The duration of a procedure varies from 20 to 30 minutes.To completely eliminate the fungus, you will need at least 3-5 laser irradiations.Laser treatment as well as medical cleaning is a painless procedure.
Prevention
It is recommended to disinfect everything with which the fungus could in contact.The high temperature is the main enemy of the fungus.At a temperature of 75 degrees, the fungus dies in 10-15 minutes.Therefore, for disinfection in danger of fungal diseases, high temperature effects can be used.Personal things (linen, shoes, skin care articles, nails) - it is recommended to boil and iron thoroughly.To disinfect shoes, you can also use a solution to a percentage of formalum, in which the fungus dies in a few minutes or special tools for sanitary treatment.It should always be remembered that it is very dangerous to neglect the prevention of the fungus, because it is a problem not only by the owners of groomed or sick legs, but also for fully healthy people who can be infected in any public place.