According to statistics, one fourth resident of the earth suffers from fungal diseases of the legs and nails.
What is it?
The fungus of the legs and nails (onychomycosis) is a common infectious disease, both among women and men.The causes of the infectious fungus can be very different - from weakened immunity to damage to the nail layer.
What happens?
The process begins with the skin of the feet, often with interdigital folds, where cracks and peels are formed.As a rule, the skin gradually begins to blush and small bubbles appear on it, forming ulcers and cracks.If the "focus" is not prevented, the fungus can gradually spread to the nails.For fungus nails are the perfect place to play.Nails consist of keratin, substances that feed the pathogens of fungal infections.The fungus falling in the nails grows and multiplies.Gradually, the nail plates are dull, thickened, acquire an uneven surface and are covered with yellow spots.At the same time, the nails are easily broken, applied and lost aesthetic appearance!
The main symptoms
The main symptoms of leg and nail fungus can be listed:
- Cracks in interdigital folds (usually between finger 1-2 and 4-5);
- Thickening or thinning of the nail;
- Itching and burning;
- Redness and peeling;
- Relaxation;
- Unpleasant nail odor.
Risk zone
Strong sweating is considered a major factor in the appearance of fungus on the legs.Therefore, for the comfort of the sensations, only comfortable, well -dried and clean shoes should be worn.It is recommended that you change your shoes every day by dressing the same pair, at least every other day.There are other causes of onychomycosis.For example, damage to the nail layer.If the nail is free to the skin, the germs can easily penetrate into its cavity, which begin to multiply actively, thus destroying the nail.
How to avoid fungus on your feet?
The fungi multiply well in a humid environment.Therefore, if your shoes remain poorly dried, there is a chance to encounter fungal diseases.The next few simple rules will help you maintain the health and beauty of your feet:
- Wear only comfortable and necessarily high quality shoes;
- The shoes should be dry and clean.At the pharmacy you can buy a spray from the protection of the fungus and process their shoes and legs.
- In the bathroom, sauna, in the gym you don't have to go barefoot.Take sheets with you.
- Do not put on someone else's foot shoes.
- Once the shower is as much as possible and it is better to wipe your feet, especially between the toes.
- Always disinfect manicure accessories - Immerse in alcohol.
Heal nail fungus, is it real?
In medicine, there is a modern way to get rid of fungi - hardware nail cleaning.This is a very effective procedure that will help restore the beauty of your nails.Using special nozzles, the upper damaged layer of nail plates is removed.In this case, the nail bed is not damaged.Don't be afraid and panic.The procedure is painless!The doctor in front of the procedure disinfects the surface of the nail plaque so that the antifungal ointments and the drugs better penetrate inside.
The method of hardware for the treatment of fungi is prescribed for cases if more than 60% of the surface are affected.In such cases, the doctor may remove the nails.If less than 40% of the nails are affected, then a course of antifungal preparations is prescribed.Laser is one of the effective methods of releasing fungi.The luminous flux of the laser instantly kills the fungi and its disputes.The duration of one procedure varies from 20 to 30 minutes.To eliminate the sponge completely, you will need at least 3-5 laser irradiation.Laser treatment as well as medical cleaning are a painless procedure.
Prevention
It is recommended to disinfect everything that the sponge could contact.High temperature is the main enemy of fungi.At 75 degrees, the sponge dies for 10-15 minutes.Therefore, the effects of high temperatures can be used for disinfection in the risk of fungal infection.Personal things (linen, shoes, skin care items, nails) - recommended to boil and iron thoroughly.To disinfect your shoes, you can also use a percentage of formalin solution in which fungi die for a few minutes or special sanitary treatment tools.It should always be remembered that it is very dangerous to ignore the prevention of fungi, because it is a problem not only by owners of supported or sick legs, but also for fully healthy people who can become infected in any public place.