Mikoz – Tinea pedis

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Mikoz – fungal infection, that usually occurs in the legs. Because infection is common among people, who engage in sports, Sometimes a disease called “athlete's foot”, Although it can occur in any person.

Causes of fungal growth

The fungus develops in warm, dark, damp places, such as the inner part of the shoe, in the changing rooms, souls, in and around swimming pools. When a person goes through the contaminated area, his bare feet come in contact with the fungus. If legs or the area between the toes wet, the fungus starts to develop them.

Risk factors of fungal growth

Factors, that increase the likelihood of mycoses:

• Previous Mycosis infection;
• Walking barefoot in locker rooms or public areas;
• Wearing vozduhonepronicaemoj or poorly ventilated shoe or boot;
• Sweaty feet;
• Hot, wet weather;
• Disorders of the immune system.

Symptoms of Mycosis

Symptoms of fungal growth usually start between the toes. When the infection progresses, It can spread to the soles or nails.

Symptoms often occur in combination and can include:

• Dry skin;
• Itch, that amplified, When the infection spreads;
• Swelling;
• Cracking;
• Redness;
• White, wet the surface of the legs;
• Blisters, that may break and become painful.

Diagnosis of Mycosis

The doctor asks about the symptoms and medical history, and performs a physical exam. The doctor may take a small sample of the infected skin and examine it under the microscope. Infection, caused by bacteria, rather than a fungus, may cause similar symptoms. Other diseases can also have symptoms, similar to athlete's. Accurate diagnosis of diseases is important for successful treatment.

Treatment of Mycosis

Treatment is aimed at freeing the body from infection. Therapy may include foot hygiene or medicine. At the initial stage of Mycosis can apply anti-fungal agents. But, If the infection persists for two weeks or more, You must seek medical help.

Foot hygiene

• You need to carefully wash your feet at least once a day with SOAP and water, in all areas, including between the toes;
• You must apply the antifungal agents for feet or footwear, as well as moisture absorption;
• You must wear clean shoes and socks;
• Do not swim and not use public baths in the presence of infection. This will help prevent spreading the infection to other people.

Medication

At the initial stage of antifungal medications may be helpful, used without a prescription. But if improvements occurred within two weeks of their application, the patient must consult a doctor. The doctor may prescribe antifungal medication, that should be taken orally or used directly in place of defeat (in the form of creams, pastes, powders). You must inform your doctor about other health problems, eg, liver disease or kidney disease, the presence of diabetes.

It is very important to continue taking prescribed medication throughout the time directed by your doctor. You cannot stop taking a medication without a doctor's permission, even if the skin in the affected areas became look better. Treatment usually lasts 4-8 weeks. Shortening of treatment often leads to relapse of infection.

Medicines, applied for the treatment of fungal growth include:

• Mikonazol;
• Galoprogin;
• Clotrimazolum;
• Tsyklopyroks;
• Terʙinafin;
• Butenafin;
• Tolnaftat;
• Econazole;
• Ketoconazole;
• Naftifin;
• Oksikonazol;
• Sul′konazol.

For oral intake is mainly griseofulvin or other oral drugs.

Prevention of fungal growth

Prevention of fungal growth may be difficult to, but the content of the feet clean and dry will help in this. Measures for prevention of fungal growth include:

• Wash feet every day with SOAP and water;
• Maintain dryness between the toes;
• Nosšenie shoes, that allows feet to breathe;
• Wearing sandals in the summer;
• Wearing cotton socks, which absorb moisture from the surface of the skin;
• Shift socks, When they become moist;
• The use of antifungals for feet or footwear;
• Walking barefoot, where possible;
• Use special shoes in pools, public baths, and other places with high humidity.