In terms of prevalence, fungal infections are second only to the common cold.According to statistics, men suffer from this more often than women;older people more often than young people;athletes more often than people indifferent to sports.Diabetes and peripheral circulatory disorders also increase the risk of developing a fungal infection.
What is foot fungus, risk factors
The cause of foot fungus, or mycosis, is dermatophytes (thread fungi), yeast and mold fungi.The most favorable environment for them is warmth and dampness.Remember that swimming pools, gyms, bowling alleys, public showers and hotels are high-risk areas for fungal infections!You can become infected with fungus even in a store, while trying on shoes or clothes.
The fungus cannot be seen with the naked eye, the feet look normal, and the infection goes undetected for a long time.The first sign of the disease is itching between the fingers, usually between the little and ring fingers.Then redness appears, the skin begins to peel and hurt.
Fungus prevention
To successfully prevent infection, it is recommended to follow a few simple rules:
- do not walk barefoot in the pool, sauna or hotel;
- keep your feet clean, use an individual towel;
- if you regularly have to deal with “risk factors”, use appropriate means daily to prevent fungus: disinfectant cream, clotrimazole lotion or antibacterial spray;
- If you were unable to avoid contact with an unsafe surface, for example, you rented sports equipment (skates, ski boots), treat your feet with an antibacterial spray, paying special attention to the spaces between the toes.
Remember: take good care of your feet and be alert to the slightest signs of foot fungus!
Protection
If you do become infected with foot fungus, in addition to the basic treatment, you need to take care of two more things: under no circumstances allow the infection to spread in the house, among your loved ones;prevent re-infection.
- Do not allow any of your loved ones to use your shoes!Make sure that all family members have individual shoes.
- Wash clothes at temperatures above 60 degrees.
- To prevent fungus among your household, regularly treat all shoes in the house with an antibacterial spray;
- Even after you have gotten rid of foot fungus, there is a danger of re-infection through your shoes.To avoid this, thoroughly spray the inside of each pair with antibacterial spray.
Remember: a foot affected by fungus takes 20 to 30 days to recover!
Comfort
The idea of hiding your feet in socks or shoes is tempting only at first glance.A fungal infection not only spoils the appearance of the foot, but is also accompanied by an unpleasant odor, which can cause serious discomfort.
In addition to preventing fungus, the antibacterial spray has deodorizing properties and will help get rid of this delicate problem.
An unpleasant odor is the result of the activity of various bacteria, and can be annoying even if you do not suffer from foot fungus.Deodorizing properties are the main advantage of an antibacterial spray compared to conventional means of preventing foot fungus.Treatment with an antibacterial spray will not only relieve your feet of unpleasant odor, but will also destroy bacteria - the source of the problem.
Remember: your success and quality of life directly depend on your comfort and self-confidence!