Dermatomycosis is a common diagnosis in medicine: according to statistics, every fifth patient comes to a dermatologist with complaints of itching, burning, and changes in skin color. Due to the large accumulation of sweat glands, wearing closed shoes and thin skin, the interdigital area is especially susceptible to the disease. Modern pharmacology makes it possible to select inexpensive but effective drugs for the treatment of fungus between the toes.
Medicines against mycoses are classified according to the type of active ingredient and pharmacological form (external or internal).
The effect of antimycotic drugs is based on the action of the following groups of components:
The conditional fourth group includes drugs with a combined composition, including antimycotics of both groups, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory (including hormonal) components. Some of the listed remedies for foot fungus can be used in the form of preparations for both external and internal use.
For the treatment of dermatomycosis between the fingers, the following are used:
In case of an advanced form of the disease, immunodeficiency or rapid spread of the fungus to the nails, feet and other parts of the body, it is necessary to prescribe systemic medications: tablets and capsules. When treating with oral antimycotics, monitoring of liver function is required.
Only a doctor can select the most effective remedy for fungus on the toes between the toes, taking into account the stage of mycosis, the type of pathogen and associated pathologies (for example, allergenic skin with fungal toxins).
The basis of therapy for mycosis of the interdigital area is medications with proven effectiveness.
Effective oral remedies against foot fungus are:
Systemic drugs are prescribed with caution if the patient suffers from kidney and liver pathologies, is a child or is elderly.
Antimycotic creams are easily absorbed into clean, dry skin, do not create a greasy film on its surface and effectively fight fungal infections and inflammation. The following drugs and their analogues are used in dermatological practice:
In case of severe inflammation and secondary infection of weeping areas, which is typical for interdigital fungus, combination drugs are effective: for example, Triderm cream, which contains the antibiotic gentamicin, the antimycotic clotrimazole and the anti-inflammatory substance betamethasone.
Anti-fungal ointment is a less popular dosage form for skin lesions between the fingers than cream and powder, but is also used in therapy. The following ointments are considered good:
Gels with antimycotics are quickly absorbed into the skin surface and are suitable for the prevention of mycosis in localized lesions . A small number of drugs are available in this dosage form. These include:
The price of gels is slightly higher than that of other pharmacological forms of antimycotics.
Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antifungal drugs can be prescribed in the dosage form of a solution (spray).
In case of severe weeping and inflammation, applying creams, ointments and other products to the skin without pre-treatment is undesirable due to the risk of severe burning and irritation.
The following solutions are used to treat mycosis:
Powders and powders play the role of a drying agent . They not only have a detrimental effect on the fungus, but also stop excessive sweating, creating an unfavorable environment for the spread of mycosis. When the interdigital area is affected, the following powdered medications are used:
Traditional methods of treating dermatomycosis are no less popular among patients. They are used both for therapy and for disease prevention.
Before using home recipes, especially in combination with drug therapy, you should consult your doctor.
Traditional medicine recommends treating fungus with the following means:
To ensure maximum effectiveness of antifungal agents, it is necessary to follow the rules for their application:
In order to prevent mycosis between the fingers, it is necessary to periodically carry out auxiliary procedures and dry the skin with special antifungal talcs and powders.
In reviews, patients give the names of inexpensive but effective antifungal agents, and also describe the features of therapy for various stages of mycosis.
Six months ago I became infected with a fungus in the pool and suffered inconvenience for some time, not suspecting that the inflammation between the fingers and around the nail was caused by a fungus. I didn’t find time to go to the doctor and chose a cream (Mifungar) on the advice of the pharmacist. Within a few days the symptoms disappeared, but I completed the full course according to the instructions, and so far there has been no relapse.
Ksenia, 31 years old, Moscow
I encountered interdigital fungus last fall when a teenage child unexpectedly became infected with it. After unsuccessful treatment with folk remedies, we went to the doctor, who prescribed Exoderil cream and treatment with hydrogen peroxide and iodine. We were satisfied with the treatment: a significant improvement occurred after just 2 days, and after the full course (4 weeks) we said goodbye to the fungus for a long time.
Sofia, 29 years old, Vladimir
Noticing symptoms of a fungus around my big toes, I went to the pharmacy for the advertised Lamisil. The pharmacist recommended Terbinafine cream instead - an inexpensive but no less effective analogue of this cream. The product is really effective, now I always keep it in my medicine cabinet, as it is suitable for both the treatment of mycoses and their prevention.
Infectious disease "fungus" between the toes is an unpleasant, but quite common pathology. Having studied the statistics, we can say that every fifth person is familiar with its symptoms firsthand.
The disease foot fungus, or in medical terminology mycosis, begins with small redness of the skin that occurs between the toes.
A typical symptom is the formation of cracks or small weeping sores.
The initial redness of the skin between the fingers begins to peel off, and layers of skin peel off. The patient is bothered by constant itching and burning of the feet.
The symptoms of fungal disease vary from person to person. Some people simply feel discomfort, while others experience pain when walking due to cracks or sores that have formed.
The manifestation of such symptoms allows a specialist to accurately identify fungus on the feet, which often affects the horny surface of the nails. This can be determined by significant thickening, discoloration, peeling, brittleness and inflammation of the tissue around the nail.
The initial stage of the disease is ignored by many. Early treatment will stop the progression of the disease, which over time can spread throughout the body. Therefore, at the first signs of skin lesions between the toes, you should consult a doctor. He will prescribe adequate treatment that will help prevent complications.
Various diseases most often occur in people who have weak immunity. The skin does not perform protective functions, and pathogenic microbes infect the body. Mycosis is no exception.
Various skin lesions can provoke the development of a fungal virus. A minor abrasion, cut or scratch can cause the disease. Penetrating the skin, the fungus begins to actively multiply. Factors that influence the development of fungus between the toes include:
The best microclimate for the development of fungus is high humidity and warmth. The disease often affects athletes who sweat profusely during training. Rubbed feet and wet socks provoke the development of the disease. Tight shoes and excess weight also cause increased moisture in the feet.
If personal hygiene rules are not followed, you can catch the fungus in a public bath, sauna or swimming pool. Rooms with high humidity often become the cause of infection. Therefore, while in such places, you should not walk barefoot on the floor, but wear your own personal slippers.
It is impossible to detect fungal spores immediately after they come into contact with the skin with the naked eye. Therefore, a person becomes aware of an infection when the first symptoms of the disease appear. Modern pharmaceutical companies produce various drugs for the treatment of fungal infections:
Doctors recommend treating mycosis at the initial stage with an antifungal solution. The most common ones include:
At the final stage of the disease, it is recommended to take tablets: Nizoral, Tarbezil, Exifin and others, at the discretion of the doctor.
One of the most common methods of treating a fungal infection between the toes is topical therapy, that is, the use of ointments. Such tools have many advantages. They have a wide spectrum of action, are easy to use and affordable.
The medicine is prescribed by a doctor after examining the patient. The most common medications include ointments:
"Kanizon" refers to synthetic antifungal agents. The medicine is available in the form of a solution, cream and tablets. The active substance of the drug is clotrimazole, which destroys the fungus. Treatment of infection is carried out with any dosage form of Canizon . The solution and cream are intended for external use. Apply a thin layer to problem areas of the skin, which should be clean and dry. Procedures are carried out up to four times a day. To completely get rid of the resulting pathology, after the signs of the disease disappear, treatment of the legs continues for another two weeks.
"Exoderil" is a topical product that effectively treats fungus. The drug has two forms of release: cream and solution. The product freely penetrates the skin, relieves itching, is quickly absorbed and does not enter the bloodstream. The active substance of Exoderil is naftifine, the action of which is aimed at destroying the cell membranes of the fungus. The drug is applied to problem areas of the skin once a day and affects any type of fungus.
To achieve a more effective treatment result, doctors recommend complex therapy. Treatment with ointment alone relieves the superficial manifestation of the disease, without eliminating the subcutaneous infection. Therefore, if antiviral drugs are not taken together, a recurrence of the fungal disease may occur.
When treating a fungal infection of the feet, you need to follow some recommendations for the use of external medications. Antifungal agents should be applied to clean skin. Feet should be washed in heated water, wiped thoroughly and allowed to dry. Baking soda or a decoction of anti-inflammatory herbs, which are added to water for washing feet, will help improve the effect of therapy.
The ointment is applied in a thin layer, while your hands should be clean and dry. When carrying out the procedure, you need to remember that the skin between the toes can be easily damaged. Therefore, the ointment is applied over ulcers and cracks with gentle movements. The fungus tends to spread quickly. Therefore, when applying the product to the affected areas, you need to capture healthy areas a few centimeters from the lesion. Such measures are taken to prevent the fungus from infecting healthy skin.
After applying the solution or ointment, the patient is advised to wear clean socks.
The course of therapy is prescribed by a dermatologist, who should be contacted if a problem arises. After the disappearance of visible causes, therapy continues for several more days. Such actions help strengthen the result.
To prevent the fungus from starting its re-development, you need to follow some rules. Shoes must be selected from genuine leather or suede. Man-made materials steam and sweaty feet are prone to sores. Shoes should only belong to one person, and you should try on a new pair on your socks.
For preventive purposes, it is recommended to use antifungal ointment. We must not forget about constantly strengthening the immune system, which will help avoid the occurrence of many diseases, including mycosis between the toes.