Folk remedies for mycoses of the feet
One of the most common fungal infections, mycosis of the foot, affects the skin and nails of the lower extremities of a person.
Mycoses of the feet: etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms and diagnosis
It is most often possible to become infected with mycosis of the feet in public places - baths, saunas, swimming pools. The most susceptible to the disease are those who suffer from excessive sweating of the feet, as well as those with flat feet and wearing tight shoes. Patients with diabetes mellitus, systemic, endocrine, nervous and vascular diseases, as well as persons who regularly injure limbs are at risk.
Long-term use of antibacterial or hormonal drugs can also contribute to the occurrence of mycoses of the feet. The most common symptoms of the disease are redness, the appearance of blisters and cracks on the skin with localization on the lateral surfaces and in the arch of the foot. Some patients complain of pain that increases with walking.
Often, mycosis of the feet affects the interdigital spaces, the sole and the nail plates. Tissue in the affected area thickens, dehydrates and begins to peel off. The disease is accompanied by itching and erosion. Complications of mycoses of the feet can be lymphadenitis, lymphangitis and allergic dermatitis.
Often, mycoses of the feet can be asymptomatic for many months, and sometimes years. Nevertheless, the patient is a distributor of infection even during the latent period of the disease. Untreated mycoses of the feet become chronic and often exacerbate in the spring and summer.
The danger of mycoses of the feet lies in the violation of the integrity of the skin and the addition of a secondary infection. To make an accurate diagnosis, anamnesis, detailed examination and laboratory diagnostics are required.
Treatment
The drugs of choice in the treatment of mycoses of the feet are various antifungal agents. At the initial stage of the disease, as well as with a mild or moderate nature of its course, a variety of external drugs are used. With fungal infections of the nails, in some cases, surgical removal of the nail plate is required.
In severe and advanced cases, systemic antifungal agents are used - tablets, capsules, etc.; combined therapy is used.
Treatment of mycoses of the feet with folk remedies
Mycoses should be treated by a specialist. Nevertheless, there are numerous folk remedies for mycosis of the feet, which can be supplemented with medical appointments or used when it is not possible to get to a specialist.
Before using external agents, the skin of the feet should be thoroughly washed with soap and dried. It is believed that juice or a decoction of celandine will help cope with mycosis of the feet. Also, a lot of positive reviews were deserved by baths of strong saline or soda solution (a full heaped tablespoon per liter of warm water) and rubbing with aloe juice.
Some patients claim that they got rid of mycosis of the feet with fir oil or tea tree oil. If the integrity of the skin is not compromised, then the lubrication of the lesion site with vinegar or iodine, as well as the use of freshly squeezed lemon, onion or garlic juice can give a positive effect. In the treatment of mycoses, it is also useful to eat these products fresh.
Inside, traditional healers advise using a decoction of celandine or horsetail, and to increase immunity, take a tincture of echinacea or a decoction of rose hips with honey.
Before using any folk recipe for getting rid of mycosis, it is imperative to consult a doctor.
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