How to Treat Skin Fungus
Fungus is a fairly common disease and it often affects the feet and the space between the toes. Although this disease worries people only for aesthetic reasons, it is not so harmless. Moreover, the fungus causes discomfort due to itching and flaking.
The micro-organisms produce toxins, enter the bloodstream and poison the human body, thus reducing the immunity to fight against different viruses and diseases. So an immediate treatment is needed in this regard, should you want to stay healthy.
Fungal disease or fungal infections affect people of all ages. Fungus primarily occurs due to the mucous membranes of the human body. Fungi on the body come in several forms. The most common infections are athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworms and yeast infections.
You can get infected by the fungus after a close contact with the sick person or by poor personal hygiene, for example, when using other people’s towels or wash basin. In some cases, the disease is difficult to eliminate, but the appropriate therapy is still possible.
Instructions
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It is highly recommended to use local anti fungal medications. The course of local applications can be quite lengthy: up to a month. It all depends on the type of drug and the extent of damage to the skin of feet (or other part of the body). Local antiseptics help prevent inflammation and reduce the risk of infection on the tissues.
Before you apply the medication, it is desirable to take a bath in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and then gently rub your feet in order to removes dead skin cells. In this way, you can certainly increase the efficiency of the application of drugs. -
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Use traditional methods of treatment. The simplest treatment for foot fungus is a special powder - boric acid powder.
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The affected area should be well rubbed by the juice of garlic or onions.
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Fungal infection of the body is possible only when there is a weakened immunity, vitamin deficiency, symbiosis, and other metabolic disorders. In order to enhance body resistance against fungal infection, it is necessary to restore the balance by taking vitamins, probiotics, and stimulation of immune status.
