The fungus on the legs

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The fungus on the legs - This is an infectious disease that is caused by pathogenic fungi.It is the fungus on the legs that is today one of the most widespread fungal infections (Mikozov).This disease is transmitted from person to person.At the same time, a special risk group are family members and people close to the patient to whom he becomes a source of infection.

The causative agent of the fungus on the legs

The fungus is actively propagated in a neutral or slightly alkaline environment.Consequently, severe perspiration is the first and most important risk factor for the fungus in the legs, in the area where the skin is constantly closed.The fungus resists very low temperatures: Even after frozen fungus, it can remain the pathogen of the disease.In turn, high temperatures in the fungus affect negatively: at a temperature of 75 degrees, the fungus dies in about 15 minutes.In the boiling process, the fungus dies in 3-5 minutes.Therefore, for disinfection in the danger of fungal disease infection, the effects of high temperatures can be used.Therefore, it is recommended to boil carefully and wipe the patient's clothes and underwear, who came into contact with the affected skin.In addition, a special solution is used to disinfect shoes, in which the fungus dies in about twenty minutes.

The causes of the fungus on the legs

The fungi propagate in a humid environment.Therefore, fungal diseases are formed much faster if the shoes usually remain low dry.Most of the time, fungus infection occurs in saunas, pools, in showers, where a constantly damp floor is an ideal environment for the reproduction of the fungus.

Cases of infection with a leg fungus through manicure and pedicure accessories are not uncommon.

It should be borne in mind that fungi, which are mycoses pathogens, resist drying.In the drying process, only fungal growth is postponed for a while.But on skin scales or hair lost by an infected person, the fungus can remain capable of life for several years.And if this particle falls into the ideal conditions for the development of the fungus, the pathogen may again gain the ability to multiply and grow.

Fungus infection in the legs always occurs due to contact, transmitted from person to person. Mikoz Stop (Leg fungus) manifests itself in most cases in adult patients, in children this disease is very rare.This feature is associated with several factors - changes in skin pH with age, the structure of the skin's skin layer, weakened immunity, which proved diseases that usually occur with age.The fungus in the legs also manifests itself in the background of changes in metabolic processes, endocrine diseases, thyroid gland diseases, adrenal glands, gastrointestinal tract.More often, fungus infection occurs in those who suffer from circulatory disturbances in the legs and also have deformed feet.

Stress, excessive consumption, smoke, very frequent treatment AntibioticsAnemia are also states that look like the fungus on the legs.

Often patients learn about the fungus on their legs only when they undergo a planned medical examination or have cosmetic problems and discomfort.However, in an advanced state, the treatment of the fungus in the legs seems to be a more difficult process.In addition, several fungi that infect the human body secrete toxic substances, which are full of toxins accumulation in the body.

Symptoms of fungus on the legs

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As a rule, when the fungus infection, the patient appears peeling and subsequent peeling on the skin and, later, in damage to the fungus, small bubbles occur inside which the liquid is located.A little later, the bubbles burst, and in this place cracks and inflammation outbreaks appear on the skin.The patient feels severe itching, pain and injuries do not heal for long.Later, the leg fungus moves even more, capturing the fingers, the back of the foot.Bubbles also occur in these places.Sometimes, due to infection, the bubbles begin to open, forming erosion.With a similar condition, the patient can observe skin edema, fever.If you do not take steps to treat fungus on time, it affects nails on your legs.At the same time The color of nails changes, they become much denser, after which they are completely destroyed.

Diagnosis of fungus in the legs

When these symptoms appear, it is necessary to contact a dermatologist immediately.After examining the patient and conducting the necessary studies, the doctor determines the type of fungus that impressed the skin on the legs.When making a diagnosis, an examination of the skin affected in the laboratory is mandatory.

Fleet treatment

Previously, the treatment of the fungus on the legs that spread to the nails was produced, eliminating the affected plaque of the nail.But at the same time, the nail, which grew in its place, was often affected by a fungus.Today, operational methods are used much less frequently and only in some forms of fungus.

Today, the use of modern drugs for the treatment of legs in the legs ensures rapid and effective cure for this disease.Most of these products are fighting very effectively immediately with various different types of fungi.The means for the treatment of the fungus in the legs are divided into systemic effects and local medicines.A positive result in the use of systemic drugs is observed in approximately 95% of cases.However, systemic drugs are not prescribed for children, pregnant and lactating women therapy.They are not combined with some medications.

Such as local backgrounds, ointments, gels, aerosols, creams, powders are used.They simply apply them and fall easily to the folds of the skin and the gaps between their fingers.Such medications do not penetrate the blood, so they are less dangerous than systemic medicines.But to get rid of the full fungus, these means must be used for a much longer period - about a month.Also, if the patient suffers a nail damage, the use of only local funds will not be sufficient.

Preparations for the treatment of fungi in the legs of modern manufacturers are low, and there is a very wide selection of such medications: about 200 antifungal medications are used in the therapy process.

However, self -medication in this case is not completely justified.After all, the doctor takes into account what the patient has immunity, if there are disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system, how high the perspiration of the skin and various other moments are high.

Fungal Prevention

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Experts argue that the fungus widespread in the legs causes the general weakening of immunity in people due to the use of very different drugs, a bad environmental situation and the scarcity of vitamins in the body.Consequently, the leader of these factors is the methods of preventing fungus in the legs and the infection by fungal infections in general.

It is advisable to take periods periodicallyAdaptations AND Antioxidants.It may be Eleutherococcus, ginseng, maritime spine oil, vitamin E, other vitamin complexes.

Fungi infection is facilitated by small leg injuries, increasing perspiration.Therefore, for comfort, just comfortable shoes, well -well -sued and clean should be worn.It is advisable to change shoes every day, putting the same pair, at least every two days.It is advisable to deal with boots after wearing inside with a special spray for shoes.You should not walk without rubber shoes in public pools, saunas and other places with high humidity.When visiting acquaintances and friends, it is better not to use other people's internal slippers, but to capture yours.You should not try your shoes in the store to bare feet - for this, it is better to use your own dense.After taking a shower, the leg should always be cleaned carefully and dry, without forgetting to clean between the fingers.If there are questions about the possible fungus infection, it is better to immediately apply an antifungal local agent to the feet.In case of suspected fungus infection, treatment should start immediately.