Skin fungus occurs most often on the legs, less often on the legs
Hands, in other cases we are already talking about certain diseases such as scabies, shingles, etc. In general, there are more than 490 species of pathogenic fungi that cause dermatomycosis!Therefore, it is best to contact the specialists at the Medical Center.
Modern and effective treatment, timely help and detection of the disease at the first symptoms or in complex cases are now possible quickly and without spending a lot of time.Unlike self-medication, where people spend a lot of effort, money and time, it is almost free.It is best to contact a specialized medical center, get tested, determine the cause, the type of disease and determine treatment!
How to understand what is happening to the skin, whether it is a fungal or a systemic disease?
Skin fungus is always noticeable, even when dandruff appears on the head, it causes an unpleasant feeling.On the feet, the fungus manifests itself in the form of cracks, itching occurs in the interdigital area, the skin bursts and itches.When a systemic disease occurs, it usually manifests itself in a chronic form in the form of skin rashes;They are not constant, but appear and disappear.Such outbreaks occur because the disease worsens at a certain time.For example, allergic reactions depending on the season to flowering trees or other reactions of the body.
Fungus on the feet, symptoms.
Foot skin fungus – depending on the type, it affects either the entire area of the foot or individual penetration foci, which can only be diagnosed by a specialist in the field of skin infectious diseases.Itching, cracks, redness, swelling, burning, ulcers in the interdigital area and on the heels are typical;Nails also suffer in complex shapes.The color of the nails changes and becomes beige, brown or gray.A particularly worrying situation is when the nails peel off and fester and ulcers appear between the fingers.In this case, you must immediately consult a doctor and undergo the necessary tests and abrasions.Complete a full course of treatment in a hospital under medical supervision.
Types of diseases that occur on the skin, how not to confuse it with a fungus:
- Dry calluses in the heel;
- A thorn that penetrates deep into the heel;
- A spur appears around the heel;
All three types cause very painful sensations when walking.Corns and cracks appear on the heel.They arise from wearing unsuitable shoes, heavy strain on the legs and problems with the spine.Treatment is only necessary with a doctor;Folk remedies are powerless here.You must make an appointment with a surgeon immediately;He will only give you one injection and you can forget about the pain forever.But a little later, you should definitely do a pedicure and a massage to remove rough skin and relieve your legs of long-term pain with a massage!
- Eczema on hands and feet.
Endocrinological disease that occurs at the peak of the disease.It appears as white pimples on fingers, palms and feet, which later crust over and turn red.They itch and do not hurt, but in a neglected state without proper treatment they can dry out and crack, and there is a high risk of complications.Usually occurs due to nervousness or due to thyroid problems, diabetes and hormonal imbalances.It is not transmitted, it is treated with ointment or gel, but first you need to contact an endocrinologist;It is best for women to see a gynecologist-endocrinologist.Eczema must not grow, otherwise hair, eyebrows and eyelashes will fall out and alopecia on the back of the head can occur.
- Fungus on the toes of the foot.
Always occurs between the toes, heels or nails.The fungus can be wet or dry, it itches, itches and an unpleasant smell comes from the feet.Another sign is that your feet are constantly wet, either because they sweat or, on the contrary, because they are cold.These factors create even more favorable conditions for the fungus;it grows and penetrates even deeper into the skin, making it much more difficult to remove later!
Athlete's foot, treatment.
Treatment of athlete's foot must be carried out under medical supervision.If the form is not advanced and you immediately notice that it is a fungus, you can use well-known drugs such as:
- Ointment, gel “Terbinafine”;
- Tablets, drops, broad-spectrum ointment “Bifonazole”;
- ointment “Naftifin”;
- Ketoconazole drops, ointment, and shampoo can also be used for the legs.
Pregnant women and allergy sufferers should be treated with caution and only as prescribed by a doctor.
Memory!The most effective and guaranteed treatment is best done in a specialized medical center!