Athletic foot, also known as "fungus" – This is an infectious disease of the skin with a primary lesion of the interdigital folds and soles. Mycosis of the feet is characterized by a wide variety of symptoms and a tendency to a chronic course.
Is it possible to independently recognize mycosis of the feet, what signs of the disease should alert lovers of saunas and pools, and in what cases should you immediately consult a doctor – exclusively for estet-portal.com said doctor of the highest category, candidate of medical sciences, dermatovenereologist Ekaterina Bezvershenko.
Is it possible to recognize mycosis of the feet on my own, without consulting a doctor
EB: No! In no case do I advise patients to make any diagnosis without consulting a doctor. Even a doctor cannot always "by eye" make the correct diagnosis. Special tests are needed to confirm the presence of infection.
In no case do I advise patients to make any diagnosis without consulting a doctor.
The risk group for the development of mycosis of the feet includes people who visit saunas, swimming pools and other public places with water and high humidity.
There are certain signs of mycosis that can alert patients and serve as a reason to see a doctor.
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What symptoms may alert about the presence of mycosis of the feet
Е.B.: It must be remembered that mycosis of the feet is localized mainly in the interdigital spaces. Symptoms of the disease can be cracks, detachment of the epidermis, itching, redness.
There are different forms of athlete's foot. Often, an allergic component is present at the basis of the development of the disease: small blisters may appear, which burst and are accompanied by the release of exudate.
The clinical picture of mycosis of the feet is characterized by great diversity. Only a doctor after microscopic examination can differentiate foot mycosis from other diseases and make a correct diagnosis.
Therefore, the development of itching or other of the above symptoms in people who visit pools and saunas is a reason to consult a doctor and conduct a timely diagnosis of the disease.
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Why older people are prone to developing fungus
Е.B.: The fact is that older people, as a rule, have concomitant somatic diseases that can contribute to the development of foot mycosis. These include diabetes mellitus and vascular disease of the lower extremities.
Vascular diseases are characterized by a deterioration in the supply of oxygen to tissues, while high sugar levels negatively affect the vascular wall. This leads to a deterioration in the condition of the skin, its tendency to trauma and the development of infectious lesions.
Another significant factor is the patients' lack of patience. Therapy for fungal infections of the nails can take up to two years, while the treatment of mycosis of the skin – at least a month. Unfortunately, people often do not complete therapy, which is why the disease becomes chronic.
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Is it possible to cure mycosis of the feet in "home conditions"
EB: Definitely not. I want to note that most of the advertised drugs that promise to quickly and reliably get rid of the fungus are not drugs at all – these are either dietary supplements (biologically active additives), or active substances not registered in our country.
Now you can find a lot of advertisements where famous people advertise certain "drugs". Most of these advertisements are fake, and advertised drugs – it is generally unknown what.
Unfortunately, my name was also used by scammers to advertise some dubious antifungals. I have nothing to do with these drugs and I do not recommend using them in any way.
Therefore, please do not trust the advertisements on the Internet, do not self-medicate and consult a doctor in a timely manner.
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