According to the statistics every fourth inhabitant of the Earth suffers from fungal diseases of the feet and nails.
WHAT IS IT?
Fungus of the feet and the nails (onychomycosis) – a common infectious disease, such as among the women than among the men. Causes of infection of the fungus may be the most different – from immune system compromise to the detriment of nail layer.
WHAT HAPPENS?
The process begins with the stop of the skin, often with interdigital folds, forming the cracks and flaking. Usually, the skin gradually starts to blush and make it appear small bubbles, which bursting, form cracks and sores. If you do not prevent the "focolare," the fungus can gradually extend on the nails. For the fungus nails are the perfect place to play. The nails are formed from keratin – substances on which they feed, pathogens of fungal infections. The fungus, hitting the nail, as it grows and multiplies. Gradually, the nail of the disks, vitreous, thicken, acquire an irregular surface and are covered by yellow spots. When the nails break easily, exfoliate and lose their aesthetic appearance!
The main symptoms
The main symptoms of foot fungus and nails may include:
- Cracks in the interdigital folds (usually between 1-2 and 4-5 ° fingers);
- Thickening or thinning of the nail;
- Itching and burning;
- Redness and flaking;
- Delamination;
- The bad smell from the nails.
RISK AREA
Heavy sweating is considered to be the main factor in the onset of mold on the legs. Therefore, it is necessary for the comfort sensations in wear only comfortable, well-dried, clean the shoes. It is recommended to change shoes every day, wear the same pair, at least through the day. There are other causes of onychomycosis. For example, the damage of nail layer. If the nail is not adjacent to the skin, in its cavity can easily penetrate the microbes, they are beginning to multiply, destroying the nail.
HOW TO PREVENT MILDEW ON THE LEGS?
The fungus reproduces well in a wet environment. So, if Your shoes hurt dried, there is the possibility to deal with fungal diseases. Following some simple rules will help You maintain the health and beauty of your feet:
- Wearing only a comfortable and necessarily quality shoes;
- Shoes must be clean and dry. In the pharmacy you can buy spray for protection of the mushroom and fill their shoes and feet.
- In the Turkish bath, sauna, fitness room, do not walk barefoot. Bring with you the lists.
- Do not wear shoes with a foot.
- After the shower as carefully as possible and best to clean the feet, especially between the toes.
- Manicure always disinfect-or – soak in alcohol.
CURE NAIL FUNGUS, RIGHT?
In medicine there is a modern way to get rid of the fungus – hardware cleaning of the nails. It is sufficient for an effective procedure that will help you to find the beauty of your nails. With the help of special nozzles removed the top damaged layer of the nail plate. If this does not damage the nail bed. Do not be afraid and panic. The procedure is painless! The doctor before the procedure disinfect the surface of the nail plate, for anti-fungal ointments and medications better to have penetrated inside.
Hardware method of treatment of the fungus is given in those cases, if hit with more than 60% of the surface. In such cases, the doctor may remove the nail plate. If you hit less than 40% of the nail plate, is then assigned a course of medication-antifungals. The laser treatment is one of the effective methods to get rid of the fungus. The luminous flux of the laser instantly kills the fungus, and its controversy. The duration of the procedure varies from 20 to 30 minutes. For the complete clearing of the fungus you will need at least 3-5 laser radiation. Laser treatment also as the medical cleaning service is painless.
PREVENTION
It is recommended that you sanitize everything that could touch the mushroom. The high temperature is the main enemy of the mushroom. At a temperature of 75 degrees, the fungus dies for 10-15 minutes. Then, to disinfect, in case of danger of infection of fungal diseases, it is possible to apply the exposure to high temperatures. The personal stuff (towels, shoes, objects for the care of skin, nails) – it is recommended to boil and ironed. For the disinfection of shoes, you can also use the ' formalin solution, in which the fungus dies in a few minutes or with special means for sanitizing. Always remember that neglecting the prevention of the fungus is very dangerous, because this is a problem not only the owners of uncultivated land or sick legs, but they are fairly healthy people, who can be infected in any public place.