Fungus stop is a fairly common disease. And this is not surprising, since the main burden is on the feet, and they receive care, sometimes, not enough. Working conditions, high humidity shoes, violations of personal hygiene rules are excellent prerequisites for the development of this disease. In addition, metabolic disorders are of great importance: diabetes mellitus, some gastrointestinal diseases, accompanied by a violation of the absorption of substances, hormonal changes, etc.
As a rule, the treatment of a doctor with fungal diseases occurs already in a rather active phase, when there are external signs of the disease:
- peeling of the skin of the feet;
- cracks;
- redness;
- itching;
- bubbles with content.
Means for topical application
Pharmaceutical industry offers a wide range of antifungal preparations for the skin of the legs. As a rule, they contain several active substances aimed at the destruction of the most common types of fungi. These products are produced in the form of ointments, aerosols, sprays. The most common and effective antifungal drugs for the feet are:
- Lamisyl;
- Exoderyl;
- Clotrimazole;
- Nizoral;
- Fungotherbil.
Some antifungal drugs can be used not only to treat feet, but also to treat fungus in other areas of the skin. These are such drugs as:
- Binafin;
- Terbisyl;
- Sertaconazole.
Antifungal preparations for feet:
- Natamycin;
- Miconazole;
- Ketoconazole.
These medicines can be used during pregnancy and to treat children from one month.
Among homeopathic ointments, it is worth paying attention to Nuxenar's ointment. In addition to the antifungal effect, it has an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect, and also promotes the regeneration of tissues.
Inexpensive domestic preparation Grybkocept 911 can be used at the initial stage of the disease, as well as as a preventive measure when visiting public pools and baths.
How correctly to be treated?
During the application of antifungal drugs for the feet should remember a few rules:
- Before applying the remedy, it is recommended to steam the skin of the feet. For this purpose, you can use a bath with a solution of manganese, soda or iodine.
- Ointment is always applied to dry and clean skin of the legs.
- The area of application of the drug is always 1-2 cm larger than the affected area.
- During the treatment, strict hygiene rules should be observed: do not walk barefoot, do not use a common towel; if possible, exclude visits to public places (swimming pools, baths, pedicures), etc. A daily change of socks is also recommended.
- To disinfect footwear with special preparations: chlorhexidine, Gorosten and Mycostop sprays, Timson shoe preparation.
Internal means for the treatment of foot fungus
Sometimes in the treatment of foot fungus diseases, an integrated approach is used, including not only the use of local external drugs, but also medications taken orally. As a rule, such therapy is used in severe forms of the disease. Most often these drugs are prescribed:
- Lamisyl ;
- Introconazole.
The duration of treatment with the use of Lamisil capsules can vary from two weeks to one and a half months.
Using the drug Introconazole, a complete cure can be achieved after 4-6 courses. One course includes seven days of taking the drug, followed by a 21-day break.
Prevention of disease
It's no secret that the disease is easier to prevent than treat. For the prevention of fungal diseases should not only follow the rules of hygiene, but also choose high-quality footwear. Supporting immunity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help you not to become a victim of this unpleasant illness.