The skin in some parts of the body is prone to cracking. Especially often the skin cracks between the toes and on the heels. The condition is complicated by a long and constant stay in shoes, which, in addition to discomfort, leads to the development of pain.
Cracks between the toes are a type of dermatitis. This problem is due to a number of reasons - external and internal factors, accompanied by physiological and aesthetic troubles. The problem is especially urgent in the summer, when the shoes are open.
The most common reasons include excessive dryness of the skin, fungal infection, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and poor hygiene. When treating, it is necessary to act on the factor itself and the symptom - cracked skin. For therapy, medicinal and traditional methods are used.
Why the skin between the toes cracks, how to treat dry and painful cracks, and what to do with a fungal infection - we will consider further.
What is this article about?
External and internal causes of cracks between the fingers
Cracked legs are not only an aesthetic but also a physiological problem that significantly reduces the quality of life due to pain. The skin cracks and bursts in adults and children, the elderly. The risk group includes children and the elderly, people with chronic diseases.
To get rid of the problem, you need to find the cause and act directly on it, while simultaneously carrying out symptomatic treatment - drugs are prescribed to eliminate itching, moisturizing, accelerated regeneration, etc.
All reasons can be divided into two large groups - external and internal. The former are much easier to deal with. External causes have a detrimental effect on the skin of the feet from the outside.
The following factors can be the root cause of cracks:
- Wearing low-quality shoes, which leads to excessive sweating, cracked skin, and the appearance of fungus.
- Disregard for personal hygiene rules often results in inflammation and cracking.
- Prolonged contact with irritants, for example, using low-quality soap, etc.
- Incorrectly done pedicure.
- Cuts, scratches.
Internal causes appear to be more serious factors, since they are represented by various diseases:
- Diabetes. Against the background of the disease, patients experience pathological dryness of the skin, peeling, which leads to the formation of cracks in the interdigital space (and not only on the legs).
- Overweight or obesity. In the presence of extra pounds, there is a heavy load on the lower limbs.
- Disorders of the endocrine nature, metabolic processes - all this leads to excessive dryness of the skin, it flakes, exfoliates and cracks.
- Diseases of the circulatory system. Due to pathologies, the organs and skin lack nutrients, oxygen, this provokes thinness of the skin.
- Hormonal disruption can be triggered by various diseases, pregnancy.
- Improper nutrition.
- Dermatological diseases can be localized anywhere, including between the toes. This is eczema, psoriasis.
Cracking of the skin between the fingers due to prolonged use of antibiotics and hormonal drugs. Often, cracks form in patients with a history of gastritis, ulcerative or erosive lesions of the stomach.
Sometimes cracks occur due to sports activities. Ballerinas and runners are at risk.
Effect of dry skin on cracking
Dry skin that lacks moisture is more susceptible to negative effects. Light rubbing in shoes can lead to numerous cracks. And they are open gates for infections of a fungal and bacterial nature.
When dry skin is the cause, special attention should be paid to caring for the lower extremities. After water procedures, use moisturizers, oily creams.
Treatment of cracks caused by fungus
One of the most common causes of a skin defect is fungus. It affects the epidermis and nails. The feet begin to peel off, itch, there is a burning sensation (not always), the skin begins to peel off. An unpleasant odor comes from the feet. When the nail plate is damaged, the nails become yellow or gray and begin to break off.
Against the background of a fungal infection, cracks are usually many, they are deep, and cause a lot of painful sensations. If there is such a clinic, it will mean a fungus. For therapy, it is imperative to establish the type of pathogen in order to choose the most effective method of cure.
Treatment for men and women is complex, it is necessary to act on the fungus and use drugs that accelerate the healing process.
Local preparations
Local medicines are represented by means for external use. They allow you to act directly on the lesion.
Good drugs are presented in the table:
| Name of the medicine | Description |
| Chinofungin | The drug is prescribed for superficial fungus of the skin, interdigital lesions. When the nail plate is damaged, the effect is small. It has a fungicidal effect - it is focused on the destruction of fungal pathogens. Produced in the form of a powder, in a pack of 50 g. Used twice a day, applied to previously washed skin. Can be used for finishing shoes and socks. Contraindications include hypersensitivity. Sometimes, during treatment, patients develop a slight reddening of the skin. |
| Anmarine | It is prescribed for the treatment of fungus between the toes, for infections that are accompanied by the formation of cracks, weeping. The tool is effective against various types of fungi, has a moderate antibacterial effect. Available in gel form. Apply to the affected foci up to 3 times a day. Before each use of the product, the limbs are washed, wiped dry. Apply neatly, you cannot rub hard. The course of treatment lasts up to a month. Contraindications include individual intolerance to the composition. |
| Medication with a wide range of effects. Destroys different types of fungi. The ointment is applied in a thin layer 2-3 times a day. It helps against onychomycosis, but the effect is insignificant. The treatment lasts a month. |
Before using antifungal drugs, it is recommended to treat lesions with antiseptics. Chlorhexidine is often used. It can be replaced with Miramistin or hydrogen peroxide.
Tablets for internal use
The tablets are combined with local remedies.
Their purpose means that the patient has a difficult case, requires influence from the inside.
Prescribed for mycosis of the feet, interdigital space, against the background of damage to the nail plates by fungal pathogens.
All antifungal pills are classified into two large groups:
- Medicines that destroy (kill) pathogens. These are Terbinafine, Natamycin, naftifine.
- Means that inhibit the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms. Representatives of this group include Itraconazole, Ketoconazole.
Effective pills against fungal infection are toxic, so they are resorted to only in difficult cases. Let's consider several drugs in more detail:
| Name | Description |
| Natamycin | Antifungal agent of a wide range of effects, in the composition of the substance natamycin. Tablets are not prescribed for pregnancy, hypersensitivity, tuberculosis of the skin. The dosage for an adult is selected individually, but not more than 400 g per day. Of the possible side effects, the abstract notes digestive disorders, pain in the epigastric region, and vomiting. |
| One tablet contains 250 mg of the active substance ketoconazole. The product provides fungicidal and fungistatic effects. The tablets must be taken with meals, the dosage for an adult is 200 mg per day. If necessary, increase to 400 mg. Do not appoint during pregnancy, lactation, in childhood. A toxic drug, often leads to the development of negative phenomena. |
When the nails are affected, tablets from the group of azoles or allylamines are prescribed. Against the background of prolonged use, they accumulate in the nail plate, continue to act for several weeks after the drug is discontinued.
Good pills are Terbinafine and Rumicoz.
Treatment of dry and painful cracks
Dry cracks, which cause a lot of pain, must be treated with preparations with the addition of retinol, tocopherol and vitamin D. It is recommended to do a herbal bath before using.
Balm Shostakovsky
An effective and inexpensive drug that has many positive reviews. It provides antibacterial and antiseptic properties. The active substance in the composition is vinyl. It accelerates regeneration processes, relieves pain. After applying the balm, a thinnest film is created that protects cracks from the penetration of fungi and bacteria.
Shostakovsky's balm is not used during childbearing, with pathologies of the liver and kidneys, and the gallbladder. Cannot be used during lactation, against the background of an allergic reaction.
Method of application: apply balm to a napkin, apply to cracked skin. Frequency rate of application 2-3 times a day. The treatment lasts until the skin is completely healed.
Solcoseryl
The basis of the local action is bovine blood hemoderivat. The action of the drug is to activate tissue metabolism, which contributes to the accelerated regeneration of lesions on the skin.
It is recommended to use it for the treatment of wounds that do not heal for a long time, with trophic skin disorders, burns, frostbite. Before use, the lesion is treated with an antiseptic solution.
Solcoseryl is applied in a thin layer. Frequency rate of application - up to three times a day. Negative effects are possible in the form of an allergic reaction - rash, hives, itching and burning. Cannot be used in case of hypersensitivity to benzoic acid.
The advantage of the drug Solcoseryl is the effectiveness and safety of the composition. Can be used during pregnancy, lactation, used to treat children and the elderly.
The use of folk methods against fungus and for healing cracks
Non-traditional methods of treatment are effective only at an early stage of the pathological process, when there are not many cracks, they are not deep. Against the background of the fungus, folk remedies are an additional method of treatment, combined with antimycotic drugs.
Propolis
Compresses are made with this component. A cotton pad is moistened with tincture, applied to the crack, put on socks. In the morning, wash off the remnants with running water without soap, apply a fat cream. Frequency rate - once a day before bedtime. The course is until complete healing.
Aspirin
Aspirin helps to get rid of fungal infections and cracks. It is necessary to grind 10 tablets to a powdery state, mix with 100 ml of alcohol and 25 ml of iodine solution. The mixture is applied to the affected limbs. Leave on for 10 minutes. Wash off with water. Apply a moisturizer 20 minutes after application.
Sea salt + soda
This combination is used to make trays. In 2 liters of water, dissolve two tablespoons of the components. Dip your feet into a container of hot water for 25-30 minutes. Rinse the extremities with cool water after the procedure, apply a healing cream.
Ammonia
Effectively fights fungal infection. A tablespoon of ammonia is diluted in 250 ml of liquid. Dip a cloth into the solution, moisten. Apply to lesions, cover with plastic wrap on top. Leave it overnight. In the morning they take them off, wash their feet, carry out the treatment with a fat cream.
The condition of the skin changes under the influence of external factors, some pathological processes in the body. Most often, the skin between the toes begins to peel off, since in this area the dermis is the thinnest and most sensitive.
The skin between the toes is sensitive and thin
Why is the skin between the toes peeling?
Deterioration of the skin condition in the interdigital area can be caused by non-observance of the rules of personal hygiene, vitamin deficiency, taking certain medications, overweight. But often such a sign indicates a malfunction in the work of organs and systems, the presence of infectious and endocrine diseases.
Why peeling occurs:
- Diabetes mellitus - small, and then large bleeding cracks appear on the pads of the fingers and between them.
- Shingles - strongly flakes, the skin exfoliates in the interdigital space.
- Eczema is accompanied by different types of rashes - blisters, scales, erosion, rash. As the disease progresses, itching occurs, severe redness, inflammation, capillaries become more visible.
- Allergies to medicines, food, hygiene products, cosmetics can manifest itself in the form of itching, peeling, redness, and dense crusts between the toes.
- Skin dermatitis - inflammatory processes provoke the appearance of excessive dryness of the skin, it begins to crack, swell, peel off, itches a lot.
- Hyperhidrosis of the feet - increased sweating provokes the active growth of pathogenic microflora, inflammation occurs, the skin cracks, exfoliates.
Excessive sweating of the feet can cause peeling
Shoes and socks made of synthetic materials almost always cause the appearance of flaky areas - the skin cannot breathe normally, get wet, begin to rush, which negatively affects the condition of the epidermis.
Peeling often occurs in the hot season - the increased air temperature leads to dehydration, cracks appear, the skin begins to peel off.
Fungal skin lesions
Fungal infections are one of the main causes of wounds and peeling and exfoliation of the skin in the interdigital space.With mycoses, an unpleasant odor of feet, burning, itching, painful sensations appears. The disease is accompanied by a deterioration in the condition of one or more nails - the plate becomes cloudy, its color, thickness and structure change, all these symptoms are clearly visible in the photo.
Fungal infections are a common cause of flaking and sores between the toes
Types and fungal infections:
- Epidermophytosis - cracks appear on the heels and between the toes, the skin is very itchy and flaky, redness and a characteristic unpleasant odor appear. Infection occurs in public places.
- Rubromycosis - the disease manifests itself in the form of burning, weeping ulcers, itching in the interdigital area. As the pathology develops, the skin begins to flake off, the wounds bleed.
- Candidiasis. Sometimes yeast fungi settle on the skin of the feet - the epidermis begins to dry out, flake off, wounds appear between the toes.
Unpleasant signs cannot be ignored, fungal infections develop very quickly, and soon the disease can cover the entire foot. If you suspect a mycosis infection, you should visit a dermatologist or mycologist.
Why does the skin between the fingers of a child peel off
The skin on the legs in children is very thin, which leads to its frequent injury, cracks, peeling, itching appear. Mycoses, allergies, chronic diseases can cause deterioration of the epidermis.
Reasons for peeling skin in the interdigital area in a child:
- very dry indoor air, excessively warm shoes, socks, prolonged exposure to chlorinated water;
- allergies, the use of overly aggressive cosmetics that are not intended for adults;
- endocrine diseases;
- allergies, vitamin deficiency, unbalanced nutrition;
- mycosis;
- severe stress.
Both external and internal factors can cause peeling in a child.
How to treat?
To eliminate unpleasant symptoms at home, you can use folk methods, creams and ointments based on natural ingredients and oils, but if the condition does not improve within 3-4 days, you should visit a dermatologist.
Drugs
The choice of the drug depends on the disease that caused the excessive dryness and cracking of the skin. Treatment is aimed at eliminating itching, inflammation, destroying pathogenic microorganisms, and accelerating the regeneration process.
How to treat skin peeling:
- Miconazole, Terbinafine - external agents for the treatment of epidermophytosis, they need to be used twice a day for a week;
- Nizoral, Mycozoral - antifungal agents for the treatment of rubromycosis;
- Itraconazole, Ketoconazole - antimycotic agents for the treatment of interdigital mycoses caused by candida fungi;
- Orungal, Fluconazole - tablets with antifungal action, prescribed for moderate and advanced forms of mycosis;
- Betadine, Shostakovsky's ointment - moisturize the skin well, promote rapid healing;
- SixtuMed is a remedy for the treatment of cracks and peeling of the skin in diabetics.
Nizoral is an effective remedy for the treatment of fungus
When diagnosing allergies, antihistamines are prescribed - Suprastin, Kestin. For the treatment of eczema, hormonal ointments are needed - Prednisolone, Trimistin.
Only a doctor can determine the true cause of peeling of the skin in the interdigital folds, and only a doctor can choose the right medicine. Self-medication will only aggravate the problem, it can provoke the appearance of serious complications.
Folk remedies
Alternative methods will help eliminate itching and flaking of the skin, they can be used as first aid. Include in complex therapy for the treatment of dermatological diseases.
Healing bath for moisturizing and cleansing the skin
Mix 5 g of soda, 10 salt, 3-4 drops of tea tree oil, dissolve the mixture in 1 liter of warm water. Immerse your feet for a quarter of an hour, sting the upper layer of the epidermis with a scrub or pumice stone, rinse your feet with cool water. Dry, apply moisturizer or medicated ointment. Conduct sessions until the unpleasant symptoms disappear completely; for prevention, you can do the procedure 1-2 times a week.
Baths with soda, salt and oils relieve flaking well
Steam bath
If the skin becomes very inflamed, bursting and flaking, steam baths will help. Boil 1 liter of water in a small saucepan, add 30 g of chopped hops or chamomile. Place the affected limb over the container, cover with a thick towel on top. Carry out the procedure for 10 minutes every other day.
Steam baths are good for feet
In case of skin lesions between the fingers with a fungus, ammonia will help - in 200 ml of water it is necessary to dilute 15 ml of ammonia, moisten a piece of thin natural tissue in the solution, wrap the affected limb. Put a plastic bag on top, a thin sock. The compress must be done before bedtime. It will take 10-12 procedures to improve the condition.
Ammonia fights fungal infections
Oil wraps
An excellent tool for nourishing and moisturizing the epidermis. Heat 100 ml of castor or any vegetable oil in a water bath to 40 degrees, add 4 quail yolks. Mix. Apply the mixture on the feet, interdigital space, put on polyethylene bags, on top - thin socks made of natural materials. After 45 minutes, remove the compress, rinse your feet with cool water, wipe well, apply a moisturizer.
Healing oils will moisturize the skin on the legs
What to do if a child's skin is peeling?
If the child has peeling and peeling skin between the fingers, you need to see a dermatologist. When diagnosing a fungal infection, the doctor will prescribe safe antimycotic drugs - Exoderil, Terbizil, multivitamin complexes to strengthen the immune system. If other dermatological problems are identified, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic agents for external use can be prescribed.
Exoderil can be used on children
If a child has skin not only between the toes, but also between the toes, it is necessary to urgently check the blood sugar level. These symptoms are often the first sign of diabetes in children.
Prevention
With frequent flaking of the skin, you need to know not only how to get rid of unpleasant symptoms, but also how to prevent their appearance. Strengthening the immune system and following the rules of personal hygiene will help to avoid drying out and flaking of the skin between the fingers. It is necessary to draw up a balanced diet, eat regularly, temper, spend more time in the fresh air, do not forget about physical activity, take vitamin and mineral complexes.
Strengthen your body with vitamins
If the dermis on the feet is very dry, it is necessary to apply moisturizers twice a day, regularly use a scrub, and during sleep, the legs should be on a slight hill.To avoid fungal infections, you should always wear rubber shoes when visiting public baths and swimming pools, treat your feet with antifungal sprays, lavender or tea tree oil. Shoes should be comfortable, made of natural materials, they should be disinfected monthly, and the insoles should be treated with drugs that prevent increased sweating.
Peeling of the dermis in the interdigital region in adults and children may indicate the development of serious pathologies in the body. Timely diagnosis, the joint use of medications and traditional medicines will help to quickly eliminate unpleasant symptoms.
Our skin is very sensitive and reacts to any external and internal influence. Often the skin is peeling between the toes, peeling occurs, sometimes it is accompanied by itching. Such phenomena are associated with many reasons.
Causes of peeling and peeling of the skin between the toes
- The reasons may be: allergies; complications after infection, or vice versa - the initial symptoms of a skin infection, such as herpes zoster.
- The skin between the toes can flake off due to the too dry air produced in excess by the heater we use during the cold season.
- Various cosmetics, as well as shoes made of artificial material, also lead to peeling and peeling.
- It is also very difficult to deal with age-related changes, which are aggravated by an unhealthy environment and poor nutrition.
- In addition, the skin on the legs is more susceptible to moisture loss than elsewhere, as it is very dry on its own. The situation is aggravated by very warm winter shoes, it disrupts the normal ventilation of the skin of the legs.
- But more often than not the main culprit is skin peeling. It is he who most often causes peeling, it is because of him that the skin between the fingers will peel off.
What is the conclusion that suggests itself from the above? How to avoid flaking?
What to do when the skin is between your toes?
At first, you need to provide your feet with air access, the skin must constantly breathe. And for this you need to wear only genuine leather shoes. And also regularly cleanse the skin from the remnants of keratinized particles, rough and dead skin. For this purpose, you need to use non-abrasive peels and scrubs. At the pharmacy, ask for creams with fatty acids and keratolytics.
Secondly, do not forget to moisturize the skin, and for this you can find a large selection of cosmetics in pharmacies.
For lovers of natural cosmetics, we offer a simple but effective recipe for moisturizing and cleansing the skin of the feet. In a water bath, heat half a glass of olive, or better. Add two egg yolks to it, mix everything in a blender. The mixture should be applied to the feet, wrapped in plastic wrap, and woolen or thick cotton socks on top. The resulting compress must be kept for half an hour, then washed off with soap and water.
Another natural recipe. In half a cup of chamomile broth, add three tablespoons of cream with lactic acid and two tablespoons of starch. Stir. Next, make the same compress as in the version with oil and yolks.
But the main thing is to visit a dermatologist and make sure that you do not have the fungus. Otherwise, you will have long-term treatment, which cannot be avoided in the case of a fungus.
Children's skin is very sensitive and reacts to any internal and external influences. In some cases, it begins to peel and peel off, while the child experiences itching and discomfort. This situation is especially common between the fingers and toes. In this article we will tell you why this condition occurs and how to get rid of it as quickly as possible.
Why does a child have skin between his fingers?
There are quite a few reasons that can cause this unpleasant symptom.
Below are the main ones:
- fungal skin infections, as well as various skin infections, for example, herpes zoster;
- allergic reactions;
- diabetes mellitus and other endocrine diseases;
- too dry air can also provoke a similar condition - usually this situation is observed in the winter season, when heating devices are constantly on in apartments;
- low-quality shoes made of artificial materials;
- the use of cosmetics that are too aggressive or unsuitable for age;
- malnutrition, vitamin deficiency;
- too warm shoes, during which the feet sweat;
- nervous stress and mental stress;
- prolonged exposure to chlorinated water - this situation is often observed in children who are swimming and regularly visit the pool.
Peeling of the skin between the toes is most often observed on the legs. If this unpleasant symptom is provoked by reasons such as allergies, fungus or other dermatological diseases, it can be detected, including on the hands.
What to do if the skin is peeling and peeling between the fingers of the child?
The first step in finding such a symptom in a child is to consult a dermatologist. A qualified doctor will conduct a full-time examination and the necessary examination, after which he will be able to confirm or deny the presence of any skin disease.
In the event that the baby is diagnosed with a fungal skin lesion, the doctor will prescribe the necessary treatment, which includes oral administration and local use of various antimycotic drugs, for example, Terbizil, Exoderil or "Exifin Mycoterbin"... In addition, it is mandatory to take a multivitamin suitable for the child's age.
If other dermatological diseases are found, the doctor will also prescribe medications to get rid of the underlying ailment, as a result of which unpleasant symptoms will disappear. If your baby does not have any dermatological conditions, you should check your blood sugar. This is especially true in cases where the child has skin between the fingers of not only the feet, but also the hands. With an elevated blood sugar level, the baby will have to undergo a full examination to confirm or exclude the diagnosis "diabetes".
Treatment for this disease must be comprehensive. In addition, throughout later life, supportive therapy will be necessary, since diabetes mellitus, like any other endocrine disease, cannot be completely cured.
If the cause of peeling and peeling of the skin is an allergy, it is necessary to detect the allergen as soon as possible and, if possible, exclude all contact of the child with it. To alleviate the condition of the crumbs and get rid of itching and other discomfort, he should take antihistamines, such as Fenistil or Zyrtec.
In all other cases, you can cope with the disease on your own. To do this, you should organize a full and balanced diet for your baby, spend as much time as possible in the fresh air and purchase comfortable shoes made from natural materials. In addition, the child needs to drink a course of multivitamin preparations containing a large amount of useful minerals.
Also, the legs of your son or daughter will need appropriate care, namely:
- Before going to bed, the baby's legs should be kept in a salt bath for 15-20 minutes.
It is also useful to add a few drops of essential oils to it. Lavender is best suited in this situation, since it can not only alleviate the child's condition, but also calm him down; - The skin between the toes, and in some cases the entire foot as a whole, must be carefully processed daily with a fine and gentle pumice stone;
- After carrying out the above procedures, the baby's legs should be abundantly smeared with baby cream, then put on cotton socks and go to bed. In the afternoon, on the contrary, it is best to walk barefoot if the air temperature in the apartment allows it;
- During the entire period of treatment and as long as the skin is still peeling on the hands and feet, it is prohibited to use any shower gels and similar cosmetic products. The child should be washed only with laundry or tar soap.
How to get rid of peeling skin in a child using folk remedies?
Traditional medicine offers several effective and safe for children cosmetics that will help moisturize the skin of the legs, cleanse it of dead cells and permanently get rid of peeling:
- Heat 100 ml of castor oil in a water bath. If not, you can use olive. Add 2 egg yolks to it and beat well with a mixer. The resulting mixture should be applied generously to the damaged areas of the skin, wrap it on top with a plastic bag or film, and then put on woolen or thick cotton socks. Such a compress should be held for 30-40 minutes, and after this time, thoroughly wash your feet using laundry soap;
- Prepare 200 ml of a decoction of chamomile flowers, add 3 tablespoons of baby cream and 2 tablespoons of starch. Stir all ingredients well until smooth. Apply the prepared gruel daily to the child's feet and spread over the entire affected surface. The compress must also be covered with plastic wrap and socks on top. Such a tool can be left overnight, or can be washed off after 1-2 hours, depending on the time of day of application. After the procedure, the feet should be thoroughly washed with clean warm water;
- In addition, during the daily bathing of the child, decoctions of medicinal plants, for example, chamomile, string, calendula and nettle, should be added to the water. These plants have a beneficial effect on the skin and will help to quickly get rid of such unpleasant symptoms as peeling, peeling and itching of the skin between the fingers.
The folk remedies listed here are very good at helping to improve the condition of the skin and get rid of unpleasant symptoms, such as peeling, itching and peeling. Despite this, before using them, the child must be carefully examined, because if there is a serious disease in his body, these methods of treatment will be useless.
Fungus that affects the toes and feet is considered one of the most common types of skin conditions. The disease is infectious and develops in violation of the rules of personal hygiene, a sharp decline in immunity and the influence of other related factors. If treatment is started immediately, there is a chance to completely get rid of the problem.
Why does fungus develop between the toes
Flexibility between the toes can develop when favorable conditions are created for this, under which the infection begins to multiply rapidly:
- warmly;
- increased moisture;
- lack of personal hygiene;
- tight and uncomfortable shoes are worn;
- long-term use of antibiotics;
- diabetes;
- contact with the carrier of the infection.
When the fungus begins to develop between the toes, the first signs of the disease may be subtle, but they cannot be ignored. In the absence of timely treatment, the disease progresses rapidly, and the infection spreads to the nails, feet, and other parts of the body. As a result, getting rid of the problem will be much more difficult, long-term therapy will be required.
What does it look like
The fungal type of the disease manifests itself with the following symptoms:
- the skin begins to peel off slightly, over time it will literally peel off;
- worried about severe itching, soreness, burning;
- the skin begins to crack and itch, redness, irritation, peeling, unpleasant odor appear;
- sweating increases several times;
- the skin of the feet becomes dense, firm;
- a painful bubble forms between the toes, which will soon burst;
- the epidermis between the toes begins to literally rot.
How to treat toe fungus
When the first signs of this type of disease appeared, the sick person must independently disinfect not only things: every object with which contact occurred is also processed. This will prevent the infection from spreading further. It is recommended to perform this treatment at least once a week: this is the main condition in order to remove the fungus between the toes.
For a quick recovery of the body, the doctor prescribes the regular use of special medicinal ointments, which should include miconazole, tolnaftate. Therapy with these agents lasts for several weeks, taking into account what stage of the disease has been determined. This is an important rule so that the body does not have time to adapt to one drug.
Strict adherence to all doctor's recommendations will help prevent infection of healthy skin areas. The prescribed funds are applied to the infected area until complete recovery, then over the next few weeks, the drug is used as a prophylaxis. With the exception of the ointment, special pills can also be prescribed that kill the infection from the inside. Only a specialist will be able to choose the right remedy for bending between the toes after the examination.
Systemic treatment
In the event of a fungal infection, the use of medications gives a chance to solve the main problem - to completely destroy the causative agent of the disease. The doctor prescribes the use of antifungal agents. How to treat the fungus on the feet between the toes:
- Lamisil. It is a broad spectrum antifungal drug. Developed for the treatment of various types of infectious lesions of the skin, as well as nails, hair, mucous membranes. Helps relieve itching and inflammation quickly.
- Exoderil. Antifungal agent, the main active ingredient of which is naftifine, which belongs to the group of allylamines. It is used to treat dermatological diseases. In the case of its regular application, problem areas stop itching and cracking, itching is relieved.
- Nizoral. This antifungal agent has a broad spectrum of action. The drug is effective in treating fungal skin lesions. In the case of its regular use, the skin stops peeling, cracking, itching, healing is accelerated and diaper rash is eliminated, the infection is completely destroyed.
Local remedy
A variety of ointments, creams, solutions and sprays are used during treatment. If the infection has spread and not only the foot, but also the nail has been affected, there is a need for additional drugs. A specialist should prescribe all the remedies, but only after determining the stage of the disease. Solutions are no less effective than ointments, because they are able to get into the deep layers of the epidermis.
Ointment
If the skin begins to peel off strongly, this is the main sign of a fungal infection, the manifestations of which can be seen in the photo in specialized magazines and on websites. For the treatment of the disease, experts often prescribe a drug such as Mikospor, which is available in the form of a cream and ointment. The product is designed for external application and its main active ingredient is bifonazole. A small amount of the ointment is applied directly to the affected area.
Cream
Clotrimazole will help to quickly cure a fungal infection. Antifungal synthetic medication is widely used in the treatment of dermatological diseases. If the initial stage of the development of the disease was determined on time, the drug helps to quickly get rid of the infection. The product is available in several forms, including in the form of a 1% cream for external use.
Another medicine for the fungus
When a fungal infection is diagnosed, the drug Kanizon is prescribed for treatment. It is a synthetic antifungal agent belonging to the group of imidazole derivatives. It has a pronounced bactericidal, desensitizing and fungicidal effect. The solution is applied in a thin layer directly to the affected area several times a day.
Treatment of fungus on the feet with folk remedies
Wormwood decoction will help to quickly get rid of the fungus. To prepare the product, wormwood herb (500 g) is taken and boiled for 15 minutes in clean water (3 l). Then the composition is left for half an hour, so that it is well infused, filtered and poured into a basin. Then a warm bath is taken. This procedure should be carried out before going to bed, after washing your feet with soap.
How to prevent interdigital fungus on your feet
To prevent infection with a fungus in the future, it is necessary to carry out procedures aimed at strengthening the immune system, take immunostimulants and vitamin complexes. It is important to carefully and regularly look after the skin of the legs, always use soap when washing, and thoroughly wipe your feet. It is worth giving up wearing tight shoes made of low-quality materials.
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