Feat Hungus is a common disease that belongs to the dermatomicisis group and develops due to the activation of pathogenic microorganisms.
The causal agents of mycosis live in plants and soil, in the body, in the body of the animals and retain their life, being in the shoes or clothes of the infected, so that absolutely everyone can infected with a fungal infection.
What is foot mycosis?
The fungus of the foot is the disease caused by pathogenic microscopic fungi, which is an injury to the skin of interdigital spaces with the propagation of infection to healthy areas of the body.
This pathology can manifest at any age, but especially often the disease is diagnosed in the elderly and people with weakened immunity.
Around 50 species of fungi that exist in nature are a potential danger.Under the influence of favorable conditions, all are capable of parasite in the human body and within it, causing the development of systemic and local fungi pathologies.
Important!
The fungal feet lesion causes a change in the structure of the skin and, in the absence of timely treatment, detachment of the nail plate.
MKB 10 code
According to the ICD-10, Mikoz Stop has code B35.3.
Varieties of fungal diseases in the skin
Experts distinguish several main types of foot mycosis depending on the pathogen.Each variety has its own characteristicsAnd proceed with a series of unpleasant symptoms.
Inside
The causal agent isTrichophhy Rubrum fungus.The clinical image of the pathology begins with the fact that the disease covers the feet and folds between the fingers, however, in the process there is an infection through the body due to lymphohematogenic propagation of strange protein structures.
Parade candidiasis
It develops due to penetration into the human bodyThe fungus of the genus Candida.The candidiasis of the stop begins with the injury of interdigital spaces and nails.At the same time, the nail roller area becomes hyperemic and edematous, and the patient can be altered by pulsating pain in the damage zone and severe itching.
Onychomycosis
Damage to nail plates caused by dermatophytes, fungiType of candidate or molds.Fungi have no claims to the conditions of existence and are characterized by high resistance to life, so with an advanced form the disease is difficult to treat.
INTRIGINAL FORM (Interdigital)
The most typical form of mycosis, which is determined by the damage to interdigital folds without the appearance of signs of the pathological process in the foot.As the patient develops, cracks, peeled, erythema and maceration appear.In the future, in the context of the disease, any bacterial infection can be developed.
Squamine -Mythhromatotic form
It is characterized by simultaneous damage to both feet.The disease proceeds with severe peeling and keratinization of infected with the skin, as well as with the appearance of deep cracks in the affected areas.Itching is insignificant or absent.
Dissidrotic form
After the infection penetrates the body, many bubbles with a rough surface appear in the patient's skin, hyperemia and increased swelling, which makes the diseased form of the disease similar to eczema.After rupture, bubbles form erosion areasOn the heel or the emergence of the foot.
Deleted form
A variety of mycosis has minimal clinical manifestations in the form of discrete micriets in the interdigital folds of the skin and the peeled bowl.The patient does not experience discomfort, so the treatment of pathology is postponed for a long time.
Matur's foot
For a long time, deep mycosis, which mainly affects the feet.The disease begins with focal inflammation in the subcutaneous tissue and gradually spreads to soft tissues, internal organs and bones.
In the initial stage, the pathology does not manifest itself, but then a seal with purulent content and a specific smell is formed in the foot of the infected.The surface of the skin dispenses and resembles the turtle shell.
Stop stages
The incubation period of stop mycosis is 3 to 14 days, after which the infected person manifests the first signs of infection.Dermatologists attract patients' care that the disease has several stages of development.
Initial
The patient cannot suspect the infection, such as the initialThe stage of mycosis is perceived as ordinary dry skin.The cracks and redness appear in the foot.There is a slight swelling and itching.
Average
In the middle stage, the fungus identifies without difficulty, since large pink spots appear on the skin, increases the peeled area and increases itching.
Careless
The fungus affects both the foot with interdigital sites and the nail plate.The nails become fragile and fragile, begin to crumble and sprinkle.The skin is thick, compacted, covered with deep cracks and separated by large layers.
Causes and symptoms of fungal damage
If a person is completely healthy, after direct contact with the source or the bearer of infection, their personal things or domestic objects, the infection may not happen.However, in the event that disorders are present in the body, there is a great risk of infection.
They become provocative factors:
- weakening of protective functions;
- greater sweating or dry skin;
- prolonged medication;
- not complex with hygiene rules;
- circulatory violation;
- the presence of microdamines in the skin;
- Overweight;
- foot deformation;
- Showing tight shoes.
Depending on the location of inflammation and the shape of the disease, fungal infection can be accompanied by the following symptoms:
- clear or severe redness of the skin in the lesion;
- itching and burning;
- skin peeled;
- Changing the color of the nails;
- the appearance of small cracks;
- loading and thickening of the skin of the feet;
- Bubble rashes;
- Unpleasant smell.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of fungal diseases of the feet is carried out by a mycologist and a dermatologist, who must contact immediately after the appearance of one or more symptoms of pathology.
The specialist may identify the presence of infection during the initial inspection, but it will not be possible to establish the type of pathogen without additional laboratory tests.
The determination of the type of fungus is carried out using:
- General and biochemical blood analysis;
- scraping from the affected area of the skin;
- Sow the material collected for the nutrient;
- skin biopsy;
- A special test to confirm the presence of body infection.
Based on the results obtainedThe doctor diagnoses and prescribes treatmentaimed at eliminating fungal infection and symptomatic manifestations of mycosis.
General principles for the treatment of the disease in the foot and fingers (little finger)
The treatment of mycosis is carried out using effective medications, which can be prescribed exclusively by the treating doctor.Very often, the patient is prescribed:
- antifungal agents for internal and external use;
- antimicotics;
- corticosteroids;
- antihistamines;
- Polyvitamin complexes.
Important!
In the initial stage of the disease, the treatment can be carried out using alternative medicine recipes.Many of them help quickly get rid of the problem, but in some cases they can cause an allergic reaction.
How is dangerous for mycosis in the sole?
If, after diagnosing mycosis, the patient refuses to treat or ignore the symptoms of the disease, his condition will deteriorate over time, and the symptoms will become more pronounced.Besides,Lack of treatment threatens the appearance of complications.Among them:
- the spread of infection to large areas of the skin;
- Hypersensitivity development of the body;
- Annexation of secondary infection;
- Complications of related diseases.
Important!
Constant physical and aesthetic discomfort can lead to psychological problems.
Can the mycosis of the foot go to other parts of the body?
Fungal diseases do not represent a particular danger to human life, but if personal hygiene rules are not observed, infection can extend to other parts of the body, causing the appearance of large foci of damage.
The patient can also notice the symptomatic manifestations of the patient in the posterior stages of the development of the pathological process, when they are in the skin.Rounded eruptions of a pink tone are notableOr blisters with transparent content.
Disease prevention
To prevent infection with mycosis, it is not enough to exclude contacts with possible sources of fungal infection.In addition, information is a minimum of communication with the carriers of the disease and their personal things, preventive measures must also be directed to:
- compliance with personal hygiene;
- treatment of chronic diseases;
- maintain a healthy lifestyle;
- Strengthening immunity.
The fungus of the foot creates a danger not only for an infected person, but also for their immediate surroundings, so when discovering the first signs of mycosis, he needstake all possible measures to relieveof the disease.
To avoid complications, it is important to contact a dermatologist in a timely manner for diagnostic measures and prescribe the correct treatment using medications.