Fungus (mycosis) is a common skin disease caused by parasitic fungi.One of the most common types, especially in adults, is foot fungus.It is very easy to get infected with them: scales constantly fall off the skin affected by the fungus, in which many pathogens are present.How to get rid of foot fungus?Traditional medicine does not always manage to cope with this unpleasant disease, so a significant part of people turn to folk remedies for foot fungus.
What you need to know about mushrooms
In humid conditions, foot fungus multiplies well.Therefore, the most common places of infection are swimming pools, bathrooms and showers.Excessive sweating of the feet and wet shoes contribute to the development of foot fungus.If there is a sick person in the family, then there is a high probability of infection of healthy family members.Therefore you cannot use towels, shoes, combs, clothes, etc.of other people.
Fungal pathogens tolerate dry environments and low temperatures well: in these conditions they do not die, but only stop their growth and development.In the skin scales affected by the disease, fungi remain viable for a long time.These flakes can remain in clothes, shoes and carpets for years.When pathogenic fungi come into contact with the skin of a healthy person, they begin to grow and multiply again, causing disease.
The fungus spreads rapidly in a slightly alkaline and neutral environment (pH 6-6.5).Healthy skin has a slightly acidic environment - pH - 5.5.This protects us from fungal diseases.But sweaty feet and uncomfortable synthetic shoes break this protection.Therefore, when treating mushrooms with folk remedies, vinegar is often used.
To disinfect the patient's clothes and underwear, boiling is recommended: mushrooms die when boiled after 3-4 minutes.A 1% formaldehyde solution is used to treat shoes, and a chloramine solution is used to disinfect household items.This must be done, because after the fungus is completely cured, you can infect it again through your shoes and clothes.
Symptoms of infection
Symptoms of foot fungus may include the following:
- One or more cracks between the toes;
- peeling of the skin;
- Itching, burning skin;
- Thickening of the skin, appearance of scales;
- Skin redness;
- Bubbles with clear liquid.
These symptoms may be present simultaneously or separately.
A treasure chest of popular recipes
If the fungus is severe, with ulcers and erosions, before using folk remedies for the treatment of foot fungus, it is necessary to take a foot bath with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.During this procedure, try to separate as many scales from the skin as possible.If the skin of the feet affected by the fungus is thickened and keratinized, it is advisable to remove all scales before treatment.This can be done easily with salicylic petroleum jelly applied twice daily.To speed up the process, you can make compresses with this remedy.After removing the scales, the fungal treatment will act directly on the affected area of the skin.
Herbal remedies
Celandine
Celandine has long been considered one of the most effective herbal remedies in the fight against fungi.
4 tbsp.the.herbs should be poured into 1.5 liters of hot water and boiled for 3 minutes.Cook the feet in the cooled broth to an acceptable temperature for 30 minutes.At night, make compresses with this decoction, adding a little vinegar.The course of treatment lasts 15-20 consecutive days.
If for some reason you don't like celandine, you can replace it with wormwood.
Burdock leaves
Take a burdock leaf, tap it on the underside with a hammer or roll it with a rolling pin so that the juice comes out.Wrap your foot in burdock, secure it with a bandage and put on a sock.Change the compress 2 times a day.Course – 3 weeks.It is recommended to use this remedy at night.
Rowan leaves
Crush fresh rowan leaves, apply them to the skin area affected by the fungus and secure with a bandage, or better yet, first with a burdock leaf and then with a bandage.It is recommended to keep the bandage applied 24 hours a day, changing it once a day.
Birch tar
Wet your feet with soapy water, remove excess skin with a pumice stone, dry well and spread birch tar on the skin between the toes, nails and cracks.After an hour and a half, wipe off the tar, but do not wash your feet.Walk like this for two days.Then repeat the procedure.It is enough to apply this folk remedy 3-4 times for the fungus to disappear.But don't forget to disinfect your shoes.
Marigold
Pour 1 cup of calendula flowers into 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, then strain.Lubricate feet affected by fungus with this infusion at night.
Recipes with garlic
- Mix the garlic pulp and butter in a 1:1 ratio.Make compresses from the resulting mixture overnight.The course is until full recovery.
- Mix 1 tbsp.the.garlic juice and 90% alcohol, add 2 tbsp.the.waterfall.Lubricate the painful areas every evening during the night.Course 2-3 weeks.
Bow
Place 300 g of onion pulp in two plastic bags.Place your feet in bags so that the skin does not come into contact with the onions.Tie bags around your ankles.The result is a “steam-air chamber”.Course – 5 sessions.
Potato sprouts
Pour half a glass of crushed potato sprouts with alcohol, leave to act and apply compresses of this paste to the affected skin overnight.
Lemon
- Thinly cut the lemon into several slices, then cut them in half again and apply them to the damaged area.Cover the top with a bandage and cling film.Keep for 20 minutes.
- A simple lemon rub can help solve your problem.But do not forget that it is not necessary to wash your feet after such a procedure.
Aloe
Pour 2 tablespoons of chopped aloe leaves into a liter of boiling water.When the infusion reaches room temperature, filter it and use it as the basis for a foot bath.The recommended duration of the procedure is 10 minutes.
If desired, you can add sage and calendula to the solution, in the same proportions as aloe.
Other means
Apple cider vinegar
- Soak your well-washed feet in water with apple cider vinegar.Choose the concentration at your discretion: the stronger it is, the faster the treatment will be, but only so that you can bear it.
- Vinegar will also be useful in combination with carrot juice.Mix 1 tbsp.the.two liquids and lubricate the affected areas of the skin with a swab moistened with this composition.
- Wash the chicken egg, dry it, place it in a glass and pour 100 g of vinegar essence.Leave in a dark place for 5-7 days until the shell dissolves, discard the remaining film.Add 100 g of softened butter, beat.You will get an emulsion in the form of mayonnaise.Every evening, steam your feet and apply the ointment to the affected area of the skin in the form of a compress, wrapping it in plastic on top.Once the nail has softened, cut it.The course is until full recovery.
Soda
Dilute the baking soda with water and form a paste.Rub this paste on the affected areas of the skin.After 15 minutes, rinse with water, dry your feet and dust with starch.
Salicylic ointment
To quickly soften and remove fungus-affected skin areas, you can use 35% salicylic ointment available in the pharmacy.Apply it to your feet in the morning, and put a plastic bag on each, then some socks, and wear everything until the evening.Repeat the procedure in the evening.And do it for a week.After three days of treatment, the skin on your legs will begin to turn white and peel off in patches, the young skin underneath will be healthy and fresh, with no signs of fungus.
Ammonia
Add 1 tablespoon to a glass of water.the.ammonia.Dip a piece of cloth in this solution and wrap your foot, put a plastic bag and sock on top.Do it before going to bed.Course – 5-10 procedures.
Hydrogen peroxide
Mix lukewarm water and hydrogen peroxide in equal parts and immerse the previously cut and dirt-free nail in the solution for 20 minutes.
It is not recommended to lower the entire foot as this can cause skin irritation.
After the required time, dry the nail thoroughly.After the procedure, refrain from wearing socks and closed shoes for as long as possible.
It is recommended to repeat the baths every day until the desired result is achieved.
Propolis
Soak 20% propolis tincture in a cotton swab (can be purchased at the pharmacy), apply to the infected area and secure it tightly with a bandage.It is recommended to wear the bandage for 24 hours, then replace it with a new one.
Glue BF
Wash your feet and lubricate the affected areas with BF-88 glue.Do this once a day for a week.The fungus will disappear completely.
Copper sulphate
Dilute a teaspoon of copper sulfate in a liter of boiled water, mix well and place your feet there for 10 minutes.
Never use a metal container, as copper sulfate is very aggressive.
Tar soap
Pour two tablespoons of grated soap into two liters of boiling water and bring until completely dissolved.Once the solution has cooled, soak your feet in it for 10-15 minutes.When finished, dry your feet with a towel until completely dry.
Traditional treatment with hot water
You turn on the bathroom faucet with hot water, so hot your hands can barely stand it.While in the bathroom, place your foot under running water for a moment.We repeat this 5-7 times.Then, with your toes spread apart, let it dry.Immediately spray between fingers with 6% vinegar and let dry again.
Among all the recipes we have listed, you will definitely find something suitable for you and say goodbye to such an unpleasant disease as foot fungus.