In terms of prevalence, fungal infections are second only to the common cold.According to statistics, men suffer from this more often than women;the elderly more often than the young;athletes more often than people indifferent to sports.Diabetes and peripheral circulation disorders also increase the risk of developing a fungal infection.
What is athlete's foot, risk factors
The cause of athlete's foot, or athlete's foot, is dermatophytes (filamentous fungi), yeast and mold.The most favorable environment for them is warmth and humidity.Remember that swimming pools, gyms, bowling alleys, public showers and hotels are high-risk areas for fungal infections!You can get infected with the fungus even in a store, while trying on shoes or clothes.
The fungus cannot be seen with the naked eye, the legs look normal and the infection remains undetected for a long time.The first sign of the disease is itching between the fingers, usually between the little and ring fingers.Then the rash appears, the skin begins to peel and hurt.
Prevention of fungi
To successfully prevent infection, it is recommended to follow some 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 to prevent fungi every day: disinfectant cream, clotrimazole lotion or antibacterial spray;
- If you could not 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 smallest signs of athlete's foot!
PROTECTION
If you get infected with foot fungus, in addition to the basic treatment, you should also take care of two other things: under no circumstances let the infection spread at home, among your loved ones;prevention of re-infection.
- Don't let any of your loved ones use your shoes!Make sure all family members have individual shoes.
- Wash clothes at temperatures above 60 degrees.
- To prevent fungus in your family, regularly treat all shoes at home with an antibacterial spray;
- Even after you get rid of toenail fungus, there is a risk of re-infection through your shoes.To avoid this, thoroughly spray the inside of each pair with antibacterial spray.
Remember: a foot affected by mold 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 smell, 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 it can be annoying even if you do not suffer from foot fungus.The 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 also destroy the bacteria - the source of the problem.
Remember: your success and quality of life directly depend on your comfort and self-confidence!