Dermatophytes most commonly occur on the legs and less commonly on the
In other cases, these are already certain diseases such as scabies, shingles, etc.Generally speaking, there are more than 490 kinds of pathogenic fungi that cause dermatomycosis!Therefore, it is better to contact the specialists of the medical center.
Today, modern and effective treatments, timely assistance and detection can be provided quickly and without taking much time at the onset of first symptoms or complex cases.Unlike self-medication, when people spend a lot of effort, money, and time, it's mostly in vain.It is best to contact a professional medical center for an examination to find out the cause, type of disease and determine a treatment plan!
How to know what's going on with your skin, whether it's a fungus or a systemic disease.
Skin fungus is always felt, even when dandruff appears on the head, creating an unpleasant sensation.On the feet, the fungus appears in the form of cracks, itchy areas between the fingers, cracked and itchy skin.When systemic diseases occur, most often in chronic form, they appear as rashes; they are not constant but appear and disappear.Such outbreaks occur due to sometimes worsening of the disease.For example, allergic reactions to flowering trees depending on the season, or other reactions in the body.
Fungus on feet, symptoms.
Dermatophyte of the foot - affects the entire area of the foot or a single infiltrative foci, depending on the type, which can only be determined by a specialist in the field of cutaneous infectious diseases.Itching, cracks, redness, swelling, burning, ulcers in the interdigital area and on the heels are typical symptoms; nails are also affected due to their complex shape.The color of the nails changes and becomes beige, brown or gray. Particularly worrisome situations are when the nails fall off, fester, and ulcers appear between the fingers. In this case, you must seek medical attention immediately and undergo the necessary examination and scraping.The complete treatment process is completed in the hospital under the supervision of a doctor.
Types of diseases that appear on the skin and how not to confuse them with fungi:
- Dry calluses in the heels;
- The studs go deep into the heel;
- Spurs appear around the heels;
All three types can produce a very painful sensation when walking.Corns and cracks appear on the heels.They occur due to wearing inappropriate shoes, bearing weight on the legs, and spinal problems.Treatment must be carried out by a doctor; folk remedies are of no help here.You must make an appointment with the surgeon immediately; he only needs an injection and you can forget about the pain forever.But later on, be sure to get a pedicure and massage to get rid of rough skin and massage your legs back for long periods of pain!
- Eczema appears on hands and feet.
Endocrine diseases that occur at the peak of the disease.It appears as white papules on the fingers, palms, and feet that then harden and turn red.They don't itch or hurt, but when neglected they can dry out and crack without proper treatment, and are at high risk for complications.Usually occurs due to stress or thyroid, diabetes, hormonal imbalance.It does not spread and can be treated with ointments or gels, but first you need to contact an endocrinologist; for women, it is better to see a gynecologist-endocrinologist.Eczema cannot be allowed to grow, otherwise the hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes may begin to fall out, and hair loss may occur on the back of the head.
- Fungus on the toes of the feet.
It always appears on the toes, heels, or between the nails.The fungus can be wet or dry, and it can be itchy, itchy, and leave a bad smell on your feet.Another sign is that your feet are often wet, either from sweating or, conversely, from being cold.These factors create more favorable conditions for the fungus; it will grow and penetrate deeper into the skin, making it more difficult to remove!
Foot fungus, treatment.
Treatment of foot dermatophytes must be done under the supervision of a doctor.If the form is not advanced and you immediately discover that it is a fungus, you can use well-known medications, such as:
- ointment, gel "Terbinafine";
- Tablets, drops, broad-spectrum ointment "Bifonazole";
- Ointment "Naftifine";
- Ketoconazole drops, ointments, and shampoos can also be used on the legs.
Pregnant women and allergy sufferers should treat with caution and only as prescribed by their doctor.
remind!The most effective and guaranteed treatment is best done in a specialized medical center!