foot fungus
It is a fungal skin infections that affect the foot, especially between the fingers, and moves from one person to another person by easy means, so that appear between the toes in the form of circular rings, in addition to the appearance between the toes, and under the breasts and between appendages, Summer is due to high temperatures, especially if the shoes are worn open from the front.
the reasons
- Do not wear shoes when walking in public places where germs such as clubs, swimming pools, and changing rooms are abundant.
- Use a towel for someone with fungus.
- Lack of interest in the cleanliness of the feet.
- Injury to foot or near the nail.
- Some diseases such as diabetes.
- Weak body immunity.
- Excessive sweating of the feet.
- Touching a sick or unclean animal.
Symptoms
- Itchy irritation between the fingers due to the emergence of skin patches are dry and irritating.
- The color of the skin changes to become more red or white and moist.
- Heartburn between the fingers as well as the appearance of ulcers.
- Smelly feet.
Methods of prevention
- Wash the feet and make sure the water reaches between the fingers.
- Take care to dry the feet with a clean cotton towel, specifically between the fingers, because the fungi are present in wet areas.
- Be careful to wear shoes in public places such as swimming pools, clubs and changing rooms.
- Wear comfortable and medical shoes in summer and winter.
- Care to wear cotton socks have the ability to absorb sweat.
- Do not wear shoes at home, provided that the floor is clean and dry.
- Stay away from putting paint on your toe nails.
- As well as to trim the nails properly and using clean and sterile tools.
the cure
The treatment of foot or foot fungi is generally different from one person to another, due to the different reasons that led to its emergence. However, there are a series of primitive treatment steps for any case, as follows:
- Keep the feet and fingers clean by washing them daily so that the inflammation does not develop and the problem worsens.
- Use ointments, sprays or powder by placing them between the fingers, usually use for up to two weeks.
- Keep the shoe clean and be medical.
- Antifungal drugs that inhibit their growth and reproduction.
- If the patient is not cured, it is best to check with your doctor so that you can perform a clinical diagnosis and take the necessary tests to be able to prescribe the appropriate medication.