The skin fungus on the legs in the photo and in life looks ugly.It creates many problems not only looking, unpleasant odor and constant discomfort, but can cause serious fungal infections that spread far beyond foot.
What the fungi in the legs, fingers, nails look in the photo
The appearance of the fungus is different - depends on the type of pathogen, the characteristics of the skin, the status of limitations of the disease, the conditions under which the patient lives, the characteristics of his hygiene regime.The main areas of lesion location are nails, folds between the fingers and the sole.
The affected nails (onychomycosis) usually have an unharmed yellow appearance, irregular edge, increased fragility, due to which they fall apart.Many times, nails become convex, but this also happens unevenly.
The intermitted folds are an area where high humidity is almost constantly preserved.They are affected by people who use uncomfortable or not, corresponding weather shoes.With the constant sweat secretion, fungal reproduction is activated and red spots appear, scratch remnants, yellow-yelled scratches, blood wounds with a white attack.
The sole injury is characterized by peeling the skin throughout the surface, rolling in layers.At the same time, inconvenience may occur when walking, increasing perspiration, which further stimulates the growth of the fungus.
Leg fungus types
The mycoses (fungal diseases) of the legs manifest varied due to the fact that they are caused by various pathogens.Depending on the type of fungus and the patient's skin characteristics, various types of disease are distinguished.
Rubrophy is called TR.Mentagrophytesvar- An extremely contagious fungus that lives in wet rooms (public baths, pools).One feature is peeling and redness of the skin, swelling of the legs, itching and combs, bleeding occurs easily when damaged.
Candidiasis is an infection for a fungus of the genus Candida, which is the most common pathogenic fungus.The defeat of folds and interdigital soles is characteristic.There is severe itching, pain, skin peeling.In exfoliated scales, you can see erosion with a white attack.
Onychomycosis is the damage to the nails, which can have several severity.The less deep skin injury than Rubrophytius is called Epidermofitia.It is characterized by unmanate swelling, but peeling the noticeable skin of the skin.
Development stages
Regardless of the type of pathogen, the fungus occurs in its development several steps:
| The early stage | The pathology is similar to the stratified legs - itching, dryness and peeling of the skin, small cracks appear, swelling is possible. |
| The middle stage | Active exfoliation of large layers of the skin, the appearance of spots of various shadows, severe swelling, itching and maceration (combs) on the skin. |
| Severe stage | Deep cracks from which blood can be released, abundant exfoliation of the skin, appearance of deep skin defects and secondary infection foci. |
Failure lesions proceed according to a similar scheme - at first the edge of the nail plate is affected, so the gray paths appear all over the nail, the thickened nail, is brittle, color (yellow, white or black).
Symptoms of legs of the legs
The most impressive symptom of fungal damage to the foot is a severe itching.In the early stages of the disease, it is present only when walking or finding in an uncomfortable and "incomplete" shoe, in which perspiration is stimulated.Then it becomes constant and very strong.The water or pumice procedure can relieve the condition, but its effect is temporary.
The second bright symptom is the peeling of the skin.It is expressed, sometimes reaches catastrophic proportions, when large layers of the skin are exfoliated.But it can be less pronounced in nature - the constant scales exfoliation, which captures a growing area of the foot.
Changing the shape of the nails with onicomycosis - the nails are thick and brittle.The layer located under nails (hyperkeratosis) collapses when nails are cut.In some cases, it is possible to loosen the nail on the nail bed, in difficult situations - loss.A new nail in its place grows with hyperkeratosis and "paths", irregular forms.
The early stage
The skin fungus on the legs, whose photo can be seen later, is distinguished by gradual development.Therefore, in the early stages, the disease cannot manifest itself at all.The first signs are quite specific - itching during prolonged walk, rolling the skin, the appearance of peeling scales in the soles.Nail fungus no longer manifests itself than a skin fungus.
Some signs that you can suspect from the fungus:
- The condition of the skin worsened after the pool, sauna, gym or any other place with high humidity and large number of visitors;
- The itching intensifies in a humid environment;
- Skin pigmentation has changed - the points appeared;
- Peeling occurs unequally throughout the foot, focusing more on the area between the fingers and the sole;
- Similar symptoms are observed simultaneously among several people who together visited possible locations or live in the same apartment.
Interdalz form
This form is the most unpleasant for the patient.The main location of the lesions is the folds between the fingers, most of the time 3 and 4 of the finger suffer less frequently - the fold between 1 and 2. This is associated with the characteristics of the sole structure.For fungus, high temperature and humidity conditions are ideal, while minimal air exposure or mechanical factors that can eliminate the fungus.
These are these conditions created in the fold between 3 and 3 fingers - the least mobile of all.
Characteristic symptoms - Itching and burning in place of lesion, the appearance in the skin of lesions that resemble friction, with the progression of the disease, they become inflammatory ulcers covered with white coating.Touch them is extremely painful, the symptoms of the disease are improved in hot climate, uncomfortable shoes and increased moisture.
How the scamous-hyperkeratic stage manifests itself
This stage is characteristic of diseases that affect the sole.Its most vivid symptoms are expressed peeling the skin, its excessive keratinization.The soles look rude, the sensitivity of the skin decreases, touching it becomes unpleasant.The scales are exfoliated by large layers, or vice versa, their separation occurs with difficulty, while the skin is possible.
On feet affected by fungus, calluses, corns and other pathological phenomena, easier.Walking is uncomfortable - during a long -term stay in shoes, itching and leg pain intensifying.
Dishydrotic stage
It is characterized by a change in sweat.None of the types of fungus can be established in the sweaty gland, but indirectly, affecting the epidermis, the inflammatory process interrupts perspiration.
The peculiarity in this way is the formation of large blisters on the skin, which easily merge.Most of the time, the disease begins with an inter -backball form and acquires a serious course as progress.
The second feature is abundant sweating and the unpleasant smell of the legs.In the soles, there are apocrine sweat glands (distinguishing thick sweat), this explains the sharper than in open areas, the smell even in healthy people.Due to fungus, perspiration increases, therefore, the smell increases.
Diagnosis of leg fungus
The skin fungus on the legs, whose photo will be given below, has characteristic external manifestations, so that the dermatologist begins the diagnostic process by examining the affected limb.This procedure should be performed exclusively on gloves, because for the doctor there is a great risk of being infected by the patient.
The information received during the inspection clarifies the history of anamnesis - a visit to places where the fungus, using someone else's shoes or living in the same apartment with a sick person can live.
For a more accurate diagnosis, a microbiological examination is performed - a small fragment of the skin, nail or separated from bubbles is collected in a sterile container and then examined under a microscope.This analysis takes time, therefore, is performed to confirm or adjust the treatment regime, or in cases where the appearance of the fungus raises doubts.
Effective treatment methods
The main task of treatment is to eliminate the pathogen.To do this, multiple products are used that are applied to affected skin or taken inside.Treatment is mandatory for all family members to exclude re -infection.
For the same purpose, the patient needs to be used to complying with the rules of hygiene and caution when visiting public places where you can be infected with a fungus.
In therapy, the fungus should not, in case, use antibiotics - these drugs cause the death of bacteria and free the space for fungi, thus aggravating the patient's condition.But a good effect is given by products that increase immunity, as the fungus is part of a normal skin microflora.
Good and cheap pharmaceutical ointments
The fungus of the skin on the legs is treated comprehensively.The main thing to do is to eliminate the pathogen.
For this, antifungal ointments are used - they are applied directly to the skin and affect the affected area of the foot.In addition, they do not cause systemic side effects, ie they do not absorb the blood.
The ointment is applied to the skin after washing the legs, the amount of application of 3 to 8 per day, depending on the intensity of the process and the type of ointment.The tool does not need to be washed, but should absorb (5 to 10 minutes) before putting socks and shoes.
To combat nail fungus, there are medicinal varnishes.They are colorless and have no smell.The varnish covers nails with a layer of a medicinal substance that is maintained for a day, is not washed with water, is not washed and does not require update during the day.This allows people who have a tight work schedule or those who are sick on vacation.
To increase the effect of antifungal ointments, it is advisable to treat skin with local anti -Septics - Miramitisina, boron alcohol solutions and salicylic acid, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine.
Preparations for internal use
The use of medication for oral administration is indicated in cases where the disease has acquired a serious course, extensive distribution or the patient is not able to treat legs with antifungal agents with sufficient frequency.In addition, medications can be prescribed to strengthen immunity.
The skin fungus on the legs, which is presented even more in the photo in the article, is treated with antifungal pills.They are used in combination with ointments or as an independent tool.Which tool is shown in this case, the doctor decides.
With the development of fungus complications, hospitalization may be required and introduction to intravenous drugs.
In complex therapy, anti -inflammatory tablets, drugs to increase immunity and other medications at the expert's discretion can be prescribed.The purpose of its goal is to increase body resistance to pathogenic influences and increase the effectiveness of antifungal treatment.
Popular remedies against the fungus
Popular remedies for the fight against fungus are also based on an anti -inflammatory and disinfectant effect.Most of the time, these are bathing based on various medicinal rates.Their effectiveness is lower than pharmacy medications, but allows you to improve the patient's health.Before using them, it is advisable to consult a doctor so as not to reduce the overall effectiveness of treatment.
The skin fungus on the legs (the photo below shows how unattractive the problem seems, if not treated) is successfully eliminated by baths with Celandine or Calendula.To do this, the materials -vegetable prime are insisted on boiling water, the resulting mixture is filtered and dissolved in warm water.The bath temperature should be such that the patient is comfortable to lower the legs in it.
As additional components, you can add chamomile, bardana, banana and worm wood.
There are also recommendations to use powder (any) as the main therapeutic bath component, lubricate the affected areas with BF glue, as well as iodine or vinegar.It should be remembered that folklore revenues require caution in circulation so that health is not harmful.
Prevention
To avoid infection by a fungus, several simple rules should be observed:
- Observe the rules of personal hygiene - the legs should be clean and dried for dry skin, you need to use the cream;
- Wear comfortable socks and shoes corresponding to the climate, choose "breathing" materials that create comfortable skin conditions;
- When visiting pools, public baths and other places where you can be infected with a fungus, use slippers for the pool and after returning home to wash your legs;
- Use only your hygienic accessories - towels, pedicure scissors;
- If the fungus is detected, the whole family will need to be treated regardless of the symptoms have appeared.
A good result provides hardening and other procedures that strengthen the immune system.This avoids the development of fungal infection during infection.It is important to monitor nutrition - receiving a sufficient amount of proteins and vitamins supports immunity, and excess sweets can stimulate fungal growth.
The skin fungus photos on the legs seem repulsive, but this disease is curable with the correct approach.It can be healed quickly (within 1-2 weeks).If the complications have not been developed, the patient may undergo a treatment course without interrupting work and rest.Hospitalization is necessary only in the most severe and advanced cases in patients with immunity disorders.