How to Treat a Fungus Between Your Toes Yourself

The fungus on the skin of the feet, or ringworm, according to statistics, affects one in every five inhabitants of our planet. This disease, although not fatal, is accompanied by very unpleasant symptoms: severe itching, peeling skin between the fingers, redness and an unpleasant odor. emanating from the legs. It is important to start treatment in a timely manner to get rid of the disease at an early stage of development. If this is not done, the disease will enter a chronic stage and then it will be very difficult for the honey toes to eliminate the fungal symptoms on the skin.

disease symptoms

The causative agents of ringworm can be:

• moldy fungi;
• dermatophytes;
• yeast fungus.

Depending on the type of fungus that caused the disease, the symptoms of the disease will be different:

• Mildew develops mainly in summer, in hot, humid climates, when the skin is thinning.
• A disease caused by yeast fungus, which spreads not only to the areas between the fingers, but also to the nail plates.
• The disease, caused by dermatophytes, begins to manifest in the little toe or areas near the thumb, and then spreads through the foot.

Ringworm symptoms vary according to the stage of the disease:

In the early stage of disease development, not every patient will suspect he or she has a fungal infection. During this period, the disease manifests itself as small cracks, itchy sensation between the fingers, increased desquamation and dryness in the affected areas.

In the active phase, if left untreated, areas of redness form between the fingers, scaling becomes more pronounced with the appearance of fluid-filled blisters. There is an inflammatory process, tissue edema and epidermal thickening.

The advanced stage is characterized by the appearance of pus, inflammation, redness and swelling. The legs itch unbearably. The skin is covered with deep cracks and is constantly wet. Ulcers and sores look like a continuous wound. The nails start to come loose from the bed.

It is very simple to identify ringworm at home. To do this, you need to lower your feet into a potassium permanganate solution for a few seconds. Potassium permanganate will paint healthy skin a pink hue, while the fungal areas between the fingers will remain the same color. This reaction is associated with structural changes in the skin.

drug treatment

If there is a slight suspicion that a fungal infection is present, you should immediately contact a dermatologist. Only a qualified specialist is able to distinguish ringworm from other similar skin diseases and prescribe a therapy that will be effective against a specific pathogen.

In the early stage of the disease, effective treatment can be carried out at home with special medications prescribed by the treating physician. Most of the time, medications are used in the form of ointments and creams.

Before using them, the legs should be steamed in a hot soda bath, diluting 2 tablespoons in 1 liter of water. me. sodium bicarbonate. The steamed feet must be dried and, rubbing well, apply the product.

In the active and neglected phase, the use of exclusively external agents for the high-quality treatment of a fungal infection is not enough. In this case, the administration of medication inside it is also prescribed. This must be done in strict accordance with the attached instructions.

If the disease is very advanced and the infectious process has affected not only the skin, but also the internal organs, treatment is only carried out in a hospital using powerful medications.

Dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene ointment

Effectively tackles interdigital mycosis, onychomycosis, a disease caused by dermatophytosis. The main active ingredient in this ointment is oxolinic acid, which penetrates the skin and destroys the cells of the disease-causing agent.

The agent is applied to the affected areas after preliminary vaporization in a soda bath. Apply 2-3 times a day for 30 days. A course of treatment is enough to eliminate the early stage of the infection. It is impossible to cure a neglected disease with this ointment.

salicylic ointment

Salicylic acid acts as an active ingredient, which allows you to quickly deal with the disease-causing agent. The ointment should be applied twice a day after preliminary vaporization of the limbs.

The duration of the course depends on the stage of the disease and varies from 3 weeks to a month and a half. The ointment can even deal with advanced ringworm, but it is a very toxic drug. It cannot be used to eliminate fungal infections in children and pregnant women.

Immediately after applying the product, pain, burning or itching may occur in this area. This is how your action manifests itself. Unpleasant sensations disappear after 20-30 minutes.

sulfuric ointment

This is another cheap yet effective remedy for athlete's foot. The active ingredient is sulfur, which is effective against many diseases, including interdigital fungi.

The duration of treatment with sulfuric ointment depends on the stage of the disease and ranges from 4 weeks to several months. The tool only needs to be rubbed into the damaged areas twice a day. The drug has no toxic effect, so it can even be used to treat children and pregnant women.

iodine smear

This medicine has long been known as an excellent antiseptic. In the early stage of the disease, it can be used to clear the infection.

In this case, the alcohol solution is applied undiluted strictly to the lesion location areas with a cotton swab. The procedure is performed twice a day until improvement occurs. For greater efficiency, it is recommended to make footbaths by dissolving a small amount of iodine in warm water.

Boric acid

This is another good antiseptic that can be used to fight infections. They usually take hot baths with boric acid before bed. To do this, dissolve 2 tablespoons in 1 liter of hot water. me. powder and lower your feet there for 15 minutes. The feet are then carefully cleaned.

In addition, you can sprinkle the affected areas with powdered boric acid and put on socks. In the morning, rinse off the remains of the product and dry your feet.

Boric acid should not be used to treat pregnant or nursing women or children.

Glycerol

This pharmaceutical preparation must be used in combination with table vinegar. For treatment you will need:

• 20 ml of glycerin;
• 20 ml of table vinegar.

Using:

Combine components in a glass container.

To move well.

Apply to a cotton swab.

Apply to damaged area of skin between fingers.

The procedure must be performed daily until improvement begins.

Hydrogen peroxide

One of the most popular ways to eliminate athlete's foot. Most of the time, the procedures are carried out in the form of baths. They are done at night, just before going to bed. For the bath, it is necessary to combine 3% hydrogen peroxide with the same amount of water and lower it into the foot liquid. The procedure takes 30 minutes. After that, the feet should be completely dried.

Hydrogen peroxide is suitable as a remedy against ringworm at different stages of the disease. You can use these baths as a preventative measure.

complex means

If the disease has gone from the initial stage to active or neglected, the use of ointments alone is not enough to achieve an effective result. Under these conditions, the doctor usually prescribes complex treatments, which involve the simultaneous use of internal and external medications with medications of the same name in the form of ointments or creams.

The most effective drugs for the treatment of interdigital mycosis:

Using Popular Methods

Methods to treat fungal infections related to alternative medicine are used in combination with medications. As stand-alone therapy, alternative methods are only effective at the early stage of disease development, when the area of affected areas of the skin is negligible and symptoms are not pronounced.

Several home remedies are commonly used to treat ringworm between the toes.

baths

Effective Bath Recipes:

Name	Description
Ketoconazole	The medicine is available in tablet form. Effectively eliminates foot fungus, interdigital mycosis and onychomycosis (nail fungus). For external use, an appropriate cream or shampoo can be applied.
Clotrimazole	The tool effectively deals with most types of ringworm pathogens. It is produced in different ways, which allows to eliminate the disease at different stages, acting in a complex way
terbinafine	One of the most effective medications to eliminate the signs of fungus. A complete cure is possible after taking the pills for a period of 30 days. Also, you can apply a cream: this will increase the effectiveness of the treatment. The drug eliminates several types of infectious agents

lotions

Lotions that help effectively deal with a fungal infection:

bath name	Revenue	Usage characteristics
Euphorbia	100 g of stalks and dairy herbs pour 1 liter of boiled water. Insist under the lid for 3 hours, wrapping the container with a warm blanket	Soak your feet in the bathtub and wait 40 minutes. Perform procedures once every 3 days
salt and soda	Add 1 liter of warm water to 1 tbsp. me. table salt or sea salt and the same amount of baking soda	Soak your feet in the solution and store for 30 minutes. Perform procedures daily until symptoms disappear
absinthe	Combine 150 g of absinthe with 1 liter of boiled water. Heat for 30 minutes in a steam bath. Filter	Keep your feet in the broth for 30 minutes. Do procedures every day
with celandine	2 tbsp. l dried celandine herb mixed with 1 liter of boiled water. Leave covered until cool. Voltage	Soak your feet in the infusion and store for at least 15 minutes. Repeat the procedure every other day
Soda	Dissolve 2 tablespoons in 1 liter of warm water. me. sodium bicarbonate	Soak your feet in the solution and store for 30 minutes. After showering, rinse your feet and dry
Acetic	Pour apple cider vinegar or wine into a large container.	Soak your feet in the liquid for 15 minutes. Wash your feet with warm water. Places affected by the fungus, lubricate with iodine
Coffee shop	10 tbspeu. of natural ground coffee, brew 2 liters of boiled water. Cool to room temperature	Soak your feet in the solution and store for 30 minutes. Perform procedures twice a day

ointments

Effective homemade ointments for interdigital ringworm:

Means	Revenue	Usage characteristics
onion juice	Squeeze the juice of 1 onion after passing it through a meat grinder	Dip a cotton swab into the liquid and apply to fungused areas. Leave overnight. Remove dead epidermis in the morning
Potassium permanganate	Dissolve some potassium permanganate crystals in warm water so that the solution takes on a slight pink color.	Dip a cotton swab into the solution and apply to fungal spots for 20 minutes. wash your feet well
Apple vinegar	Dip a 9% cotton swab in table vinegar	Apply to damaged areas. Wrap with plastic wrap and hold for 5 minutes. Wash your feet with warm water
wine vinegar	Dip a cotton swab in wine vinegar	Apply to affected area overnight. Put on clean socks. Remove dead epidermis in the morning
Vinegar tea	1 tablespoon of soup. I combine black tea with 200 ml of boiled water. Cool to room temperature and drain. Pour in 0, 5 tbsp. l table vinegar 9%	Moisten a cotton swab and apply to the affected area overnight

birch tar

A good result in the early stage of ringworm development is provided by the use of birch tar:

It is good to steam your feet in hot water.

Apply a generous coat of birch tar to the ringworm areas.

Wrap with a towel or other natural cloth.

Leave on for 2 hours.

Do not rinse for 2 days.

The procedure must be repeated 5 times. At the first sign of illness, this method of treatment allows you to eliminate the infection without resorting to medication.

Characteristics of treatment in children and pregnant women

Ringworm in the interdigital region of the legs can appear at any age, including children. This is usually due to low immunity or after receiving micro trauma to the skin of the feet.

At the first signs of interdigital fungus, one should immediately consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. In no case can you prescribe the treatment on your own.

If for the treatment of adults, in the absence of contraindications, all medications can be used without restrictions, then for the treatment of children, the use of non-toxic topical agents is necessary. Systemic drugs are not used in childhood due to toxicity. Therefore, it is especially important not to start the disease and to act in time.

Most of the time, a fungal infection is treated with terbinafine in the form of a cream or ointment. In this case, the treatment should be normal:

• 10 days of use of the ointment;
• 10 days off.

It is necessary to repeat the course as many times as necessary for the complete disappearance of the signs of damage.

At a more advanced stage of ringworm, experts recommend combining treatment with external antifungals with the use of antibacterials. The specific treatment regimen must be prescribed by a specialist.

Care must be taken when treating pregnant women with fungus between their fingers. During this period of a woman's life, many medications for internal use are prohibited; these include strong antifungal agents. On a doctor's recommendation, you need to apply Clotrimazole or Naftifin ointments. It is necessary to combine them with treatment with folk remedies. The most preferred folk remedies are multiple baths.

Name	Revenue	Usage characteristics
garlic ointment	Grind the garlic to make a 1 tsp dough. Mix with 1 tsp. butter.	Treat affected areas. Close with a bandage. leave overnight
onion ointment	Squeeze the juice from the fresh onion. Combine with the same amount of Vaseline	Rub the ointment on the problem areas of the epidermis. go out at night