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Interdigital burn mycosis is a fungal infection located in the interdigital spaces. It is the most common type of foot mycosis and accounts for 45 percent. all its infectious conditions. Factors predisposing to infection and excessive sweating play an important role in the development of mycosis.
Interdigital burn mycosis – definition
It is the most common form of athlete’s foot. It is caused by dermatophytes and affects almost 20% of the population, especially among athletes, the number of patients exceeds 50%. The lesions are located in the interdigital area (between the third and fourth and fourth and fifth toes) and give symptoms in the form of unbearable itching and burning feet. This type of mycosis can be chronic or acute. Treatment of interdigital mycosis is based on local (gels, creams) or general (antifungal preparations) treatment.
- What is the treatment of dermatophytosis?
The causes of mycosis of the interdigital burns
Most of the mycoses are caused by infection with fungi called dermatofitami. They most often attack nails, hair and skin and have properties responsible for breaking down the proteins in them.
How do we get infected?
The path to infection is very simple. Most often, direct contact with other sick, infected soil or animals – is the cause of the disease. In addition, contact with infectious footwear, a mat in the gymnasium and a wet floor in the swimming pool and sauna, creates a risk of mycosis infection.
Infection of the foot athlete’s foot is favored by, for example, excessive sweating, damage to the epidermis or topical use of corticosteroids. People who have low immunity or have diabetes are at risk of suffering from the disease.
Mycosis of the feet interdigital burns – symptoms
The lesions are located in the interdigital area of the feet, most often between the third and fourth as well as the fourth and fifth toes, and include other fingers, which are usually closely adjacent to each other. The infection spreads to other areas of the foot following scratching, including towels and other bathroom items.
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The skin between the fingers is grayish white, swollen, often with cracks, while the skin scales can be easily scraped off, revealing erosions. In the first period, there are bubbles that are underestimated by the patient, and the epidermis becomes fluffed and macerated by the exudative fluid. Occasionally there may be an unpleasant odor. The infection, moving towards the fold, shows the subepidermal surface, sometimes extensive, with a festoon outline.
In addition, itching occurs of varying severity. The factors influencing the appearance of significant erythema and severe itching are:
- severe sweating,
- a long hike without the possibility of changing shoes,
- excessive humidity.
In the case of hyperhidrosis, which may result in mycosis, it is important to use appropriate cosmetics as soon as disturbing symptoms are noticed. We recommend, for example:
- EPTA DEO sweat-regulating cleansing gel,
- EPTA DEO hyperhidrosis body cream,
- EPTA DEO body spray that eliminates excessive sweating and the unpleasant smell of sweat.
The cream and spray can be purchased on Medonet Market in a special EPTA DEO Hyperhidrosis Body Kit.
Find out about the most common causes of excessive sweating
Diagnosis of mycosis of the interdigital burns
The preparation lightened with KOH / DMSO allows for quick detection of the presence of the fungus, while inoculation on Sabouraud’s medium allows for the identification of the fungus species. It is necessary to differentiate the disease from candidiasis and bacterial burns.
In addition to tinea pedis, we can distinguish:
- passenger,
- exfoliating.
For dry skin of the feet, we recommend BIO cream for dry feet with Propolia BeeYes propolis, which also has antifungal properties.
How do we treat mycosis of the feet interdigital burns?
Treatment of athlete’s foot is a long-term treatment. It is mainly based on the application of topical gels and ointments, which are best used twice a day, for at least four weeks. These include drugs in the form of miconazole or terbinafine.
Unfortunately, many people suffering from mycosis stop the treatment on their own when the symptoms disappear – this is a big mistake.
The treatment should be continued for a certain period of time and until the end, as the disease may come back.
- Why can athlete’s foot reinfection?
Oral preparations are introduced when the lesions also affect the nails. Then, patients are recommended to take preparations in the form of itraconazole and terbinafine.
In addition to specialist treatment, it is also worth implementing home treatment. There are many over-the-counter preparations for athlete’s foot and nail fungus on the market. They come in the form of creams and sprays. As an aid, you can also use Zabłock brine soap for skin problems (dandruff, mycosis, eczema, psoriasis), which you can conveniently buy at Medonet Market.
How to prevent mycosis?
There are some preventive recommendations that reduce the risk of getting athlete’s foot between the toes.
1. Try to avoid walking barefoot on the swimming pool surfaces.
2. Dry your feet thoroughly after each bath, because the moist skin does not have any protective properties.
3. Strictly avoid contact with shoes and clothes that have previously had contact with other people’s feet.
4. Remember to change your socks daily. For wearing, we recommend Antibacterial, pressure-free bamboo feet with aloe vera, which support the fight against mycosis and effectively prevent it.
5. Wear airy footwear (especially on very hot days).
For care, we recommend the Blue Cap body spray for skin inflammation, which soothes the symptoms of mycosis.
What’s the prognosis?
The infection may persist in the interdigital area, often in a mildly symptomatic form, which causes periodic exacerbations.
DIG. G-29. Athlete’s foot.
DIG. G-30. Ringworm.
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