How do antifungal medicines work. What are the different types of antifungal medications available. What are the potential side effects of using antifungal treatments. How to choose the right antifungal medication for your condition.

Understanding Antifungal Medications: Mechanisms and Types

Antifungal medications are essential tools in combating fungal infections. These medicines work primarily by damaging the cell wall of fungal organisms, leading to their demise. Unlike antibiotics that target bacteria, antifungal drugs are specifically designed to eliminate fungi without harming beneficial bacteria in the body.

Antifungal treatments come in various forms, including:

• Creams
• Sprays
• Solutions
• Tablets (including vaginal pessaries)
• Shampoos
• Oral medications
• Injections

Each form is tailored to treat specific types of fungal infections, ranging from superficial skin conditions to more severe systemic infections.

How do antifungal medications differ from antibiotics?

Antifungal drugs target fungi exclusively, while antibiotics combat bacterial infections. Interestingly, taking antibiotics can sometimes increase the risk of fungal infections. This occurs because antibiotics may eliminate harmless bacteria that normally keep fungi in check, allowing fungal organisms to thrive unchecked.

Topical Antifungal Treatments: Creams, Sprays, and Solutions

Topical antifungal medications are applied directly to the affected area and are commonly used to treat fungal infections of the skin, scalp, and nails. Some popular topical antifungals include:

• Clotrimazole
• Econazole
• Ketoconazole
• Miconazole
• Tioconazole
• Terbinafine
• Amorolfine

These medications are available under various brand names and are often the first line of defense against superficial fungal infections.

Combination antifungal creams: When are they used?

In some cases, antifungal creams are combined with other medications to provide multiple therapeutic effects. For instance, an antifungal cream might be mixed with a mild steroid cream like hydrocortisone. This combination serves two purposes: the antifungal component clears the infection, while the steroid reduces inflammation caused by the infection.

Specialized Antifungal Products: Shampoos and Pessaries

Antifungal shampoos, typically containing ketoconazole, are used to treat scalp fungal infections and certain skin conditions. These shampoos can be particularly effective in managing conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or scalp ringworm.

Antifungal pessaries are specially designed tablets for insertion into the vagina. They are primarily used to treat vaginal thrush, a common yeast infection. Common antifungal pessaries include:

• Clotrimazole
• Econazole
• Miconazole
• Fenticonazole

What are the advantages of using antifungal pessaries?

Antifungal pessaries offer targeted treatment for vaginal yeast infections. They deliver medication directly to the affected area, often providing quicker relief compared to oral medications. Additionally, pessaries typically have fewer systemic side effects than oral antifungals.

Oral Antifungal Medications: Treating Systemic Infections

Oral antifungal medications are absorbed into the bloodstream and are used to treat various fungal infections throughout the body. Some common oral antifungals include:

• Miconazole (available as an oral gel)
• Nystatin (available as a liquid)
• Terbinafine
• Itraconazole
• Fluconazole
• Posaconazole
• Voriconazole

The choice of oral antifungal depends on the specific type and location of the infection. For example:

• Terbinafine is commonly prescribed for nail infections caused by tinea fungi.
• Fluconazole is often used to treat vaginal thrush and prevent certain systemic fungal infections.

When are oral antifungals preferred over topical treatments?

Oral antifungals are typically prescribed for more severe or persistent infections, particularly those affecting internal organs or the bloodstream. They are also used when topical treatments have proven ineffective or when the infection is widespread and difficult to treat with localized applications.

Antifungal Injections: Managing Serious Fungal Infections

In cases of severe systemic fungal infections, antifungal medications may be administered via injection. These are typically used in hospital settings for patients with serious conditions. Some antifungal medications available in injectable form include:

• Amphotericin
• Flucytosine
• Itraconazole
• Voriconazole
• Anidulafungin
• Caspofungin
• Micafungin

The selection of an injectable antifungal depends on the specific fungal species causing the infection and the patient’s overall health status.

Why are antifungal injections reserved for serious infections?

Antifungal injections are typically more potent and can have more significant side effects compared to oral or topical treatments. They are reserved for severe infections because they can deliver high concentrations of medication directly into the bloodstream, allowing for rapid and systemic treatment of life-threatening fungal infections.

Side Effects of Antifungal Medications: What to Expect

While antifungal medications are generally well-tolerated, they can cause side effects in some individuals. The likelihood and severity of side effects often depend on the type of medication and method of administration.

Topical antifungal side effects:

Creams, sprays, liquids, and shampoos typically cause minimal side effects. Some users may experience:

• Mild itching
• Burning sensation
• Redness at the application site

In rare cases, women may develop irritation around the vagina after using antifungal products. If side effects are severe, discontinuation of the product is advised.

Oral antifungal side effects:

Common oral antifungals like terbinafine, miconazole, nystatin, and fluconazole generally have a good safety profile. However, some possible side effects include:

• Terbinafine: Abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, headache, rash, taste disturbances, muscle or joint pain
• Fluconazole: Nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, headache, rash
• Miconazole: Nausea, abdominal discomfort

In rare cases, some antifungal medications may cause liver problems or other serious side effects in a small number of users.

How can patients minimize the risk of side effects from antifungal medications?

To reduce the risk of side effects, patients should:

1. Follow dosage instructions carefully
2. Inform their healthcare provider about any pre-existing medical conditions or medications
3. Report any unusual symptoms promptly
4. Avoid alcohol consumption when taking certain oral antifungals
5. Complete the full course of treatment as prescribed

Choosing the Right Antifungal Treatment: Factors to Consider

Selecting the appropriate antifungal medication depends on several factors:

• Type of fungal infection
• Location of the infection (skin, nails, internal organs)
• Severity of the infection
• Patient’s overall health and medical history
• Potential drug interactions
• Cost and availability of the medication

How do healthcare providers determine the best antifungal treatment?

Healthcare providers consider multiple factors when prescribing antifungal treatments:

1. Diagnosis: Accurate identification of the fungal species causing the infection
2. Patient history: Consideration of past treatments, allergies, and concurrent medications
3. Infection characteristics: Assessment of the infection’s location, extent, and severity
4. Laboratory tests: Results from cultures or sensitivity tests to determine the most effective antifungal agent
5. Guidelines: Following established treatment protocols for specific fungal infections

The Future of Antifungal Therapy: Emerging Treatments and Research

The field of antifungal therapy is continually evolving, with researchers exploring new treatment options and improved formulations of existing medications. Some areas of ongoing research include:

• Development of new antifungal compounds with novel mechanisms of action
• Combination therapies to enhance efficacy and reduce resistance
• Targeted drug delivery systems for improved bioavailability
• Immunotherapies to boost the body’s natural defenses against fungal infections
• Personalized medicine approaches based on genetic factors and fungal strain characteristics

What promising advancements are on the horizon for antifungal treatments?

Several exciting developments in antifungal therapy show promise for the future:

1. Novel antifungal classes: Researchers are exploring new drug classes that target unique aspects of fungal biology, potentially overcoming existing resistance mechanisms.
2. Nanotechnology-based delivery: Advanced delivery systems using nanoparticles may improve the efficacy and reduce side effects of antifungal medications.
3. Antifungal vaccines: Preventive and therapeutic vaccines against common fungal pathogens are in various stages of development.
4. Antimicrobial peptides: Naturally occurring peptides with antifungal properties are being studied as potential alternatives to traditional antifungal drugs.
5. Repurposing existing drugs: Some medications developed for other conditions have shown unexpected antifungal properties, opening new avenues for treatment.

As research progresses, these advancements may lead to more effective, safer, and more personalized antifungal treatments in the coming years.

Antifungal Creams and Medication | Types, Uses and Side Effects | Patient

What are antifungal medicines and how do they work?

There are several types of antifungal medicines. They come as creams, sprays, solutions, tablets designed to go into the vagina (pessaries), shampoos, medicines to take by mouth, and injections. Most work by damaging the cell wall of the fungus, which causes the fungal cell to die.

Antifungal creams, liquids or sprays (also called topical antifungals)

These are used to treat fungal infections of the skin, scalp and nails. They include clotrimazole, econazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, tioconazole, terbinafine, and amorolfine. They come in various different brand names.

Sometimes an antifungal cream is combined with other creams when two actions are required. For example, an antifungal cream is often combined with a mild steroid cream, such as hydrocortisone, to treat certain rashes. The antifungal cream clears the infection, and the mild steroid cream reduces the inflammation caused by the infection.

There are also separate leaflets in this series that deal with Candidal Skin Infection (Yeast Infection), Fungal Scalp Infection (Scalp Ringworm) and Fungal Nail Infections (Tinea Unguium).

Antifungal shampoo

A shampoo which contains ketoconazole is sometimes used to help treat scalp fungal infections and certain skin conditions.

Antifungal pessaries

Pessaries are tablets which are designed to be put into the vagina. Some antifungal medicines are used as pessaries to treat vaginal thrush, particularly clotrimazole, econazole, miconazole, and fenticonazole

Antifungal medicines taken by mouth

There are various types. For example:

Miconazole is available as an oral gel, and nystatin as a liquid. They are applied to the mouth. They are used to treat thrush (candidal infection) of the mouth and throat.

Terbinafine, itraconazole, fluconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole are available as tablets, which are absorbed into the body. They are used to treat various fungal infections. The one chosen depends on what type of infection you have. For example:

• Terbinafine is commonly used to treat nail infections which are usually caused by a tinea type of fungus.
• Fluconazole is commonly used to treat vaginal thrush, as an alternative to using antifungal cream. It is also used to treat and prevent certain fungal infections within the body.

There are also separate leaflets in this series dealing with athlete’s foot, ringworm and fungal groin infection.

Antifungal injections

These may be used if you have a serious fungal infection within the body. Amphotericin, flucytosine, itraconazole, voriconazole, anidulafungin, caspofungin, and micafungin are medicines that are sometimes used in this way. The one chosen depends on the type of fungus causing the infection. These are specialist medications that are used for people who are usually quite ill in hospital.

Note: antifungal medicines are different to antibiotics, which are antibacterial medicines. Antibiotics do not kill fungi – they kill other types of germs (called bacteria). In fact, you are more prone to getting a fungal infection if you take antibiotics. For example, many women develop thrush after taking a course of antibiotics. This is because the antibiotic may kill the normal harmless bacteria that live on your skin or vagina and make it easier for fungi to flourish.

There are several types of antifungal medicine

What are the possible side-effects of antifungal medication?

You should read the information leaflet that comes with your particular brand for a full list of cautions and possible side-effects. As a general rule:

• Antifungal creams, sprays, liquids and shampoos. These usually cause no side-effects and are easy to use. Occasionally some people get a little bit of itch, burning or redness where the antifungal preparation has been applied. If this is severe, you should stop using it. Occasionally, some women develop irritation around the vagina after applying vaginal antifungal products.
• Antifungal medicines by mouth. The most widely used are terbinafine for nail infections, miconazole, and nystatin for oral thrush, and fluconazole for vaginal thrush. These usually cause no side-effects. You can even buy fluconazole without a prescription at pharmacies, as it is considered a medicine which is unlikely to cause problems. Some antifungal preparations cause liver problems or more serious side-effects in a small number of people. A few common possible side-effects of some of the more widely used antifungal medicines are as follows:
• Terbinafine sometimes causes tummy aches, loss of appetite, feeling sick (nausea), tummy upsets, diarrhoea, headache, rash, taste disturbance and muscle or joint pains.
• Fluconazole may cause nausea, tummy ache, diarrhoea, wind, headache, or a rash.
• Miconazole may cause nausea or sickness (vomiting), or a rash.
• Nystatin may cause soreness of the mouth.
• Antifungal injections. These have more risk of causing side-effects and sometimes serious problems. However, these are used to treat serious fungal infections and the risk of side-effects needs to be balanced against the need for treatment.

What is the usual length of treatment with antifungal medication?

• Fungal skin infections like athlete’s foot or ringworm: a cream is usually used for two weeks as a minimum. Sometimes up to six weeks’ treatment is needed with a cream.
• Fungal nail infections: if taking an antifungal pill like terbinafine, treatment is usually used for two months.
• Fungal infections in lungs: this is a more serious condition and the duration of treatment will be decided by a specialist in that field.

Who cannot take or use antifungal medication?

• Generally everybody can use the antifungal creams without a problem: if in doubt, take advice from your doctor.
• The antifungal pills are stronger than the creams and can interact with any other pills you are taking. You must check with a doctor before taking an antifungal pill, if you take other medicines.
• Generally young children should not take antifungal tablets, but are OK to use the creams.
• Elderly people should ask their doctor before using an antifungal pill, but are generally fine to use the antifungal creams.

Can I buy antifungal medication?

Yes – there a number of antifungal creams you can buy at your pharmacy (for example, clotrimazole, and terbinafine). In addition, you can also buy oral fluconazole from your pharmacy, to treat vaginal thrush. Be aware though that if you use the wrong cream then it can make fungal skin infections worse. For example, steroids should not be used on athlete’s foot: only terbinafine cream by itself. If you put steroid cream on athlete’s foot it usually makes it worse.

How to use the Yellow Card Scheme

If you think you have had a side-effect to one of your medicines you can report this on the Yellow Card Scheme. You can do this online at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

The Yellow Card Scheme is used to make pharmacists, doctors and nurses aware of any new side-effects that medicines or any other healthcare products may have caused. If you wish to report a side-effect, you will need to provide basic information about:

• The side-effect.
• The name of the medicine which you think caused it.
• The person who had the side-effect.
• Your contact details as the reporter of the side-effect.

It is helpful if you have your medication – and/or the leaflet that came with it – with you while you fill out the report.

Griseofulvin for fungal infections – Fulsovin

About griseofulvin

Griseofulvin is a medicine which is used to treat fungal infections. It is mainly prescribed for infections occurring on the skin or scalp. It is prescribed in particular for an infection called scalp ringworm (also called tinea capitis). It is also used to treat some nail infections, especially when other more frequently prescribed treatments are not suitable for some reason.

Griseofulvin is also available from pharmacies as an over-the-counter skin spray. This product is sprayed directly on to the skin for the treatment of athlete’s foot. If using this product follow the pharmacist’s advice and refer to the manufacturer’s leaflet provided with the medicine.

The rest of this leaflet is about taking griseofulvin by mouth as a tablet or oral liquid medicine.

Before taking griseofulvin

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking griseofulvin it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you are pregnant, trying for a baby, or breastfeeding.
• If you have problems with the way your liver works.
• If you have an inflammatory condition called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Griseofulvin can make this condition worse.
• If you have a rare inherited blood disorder called porphyria.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
• If you, or your partner, are using hormonal methods of contraception (‘the pill’).
• If you are taking any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.

How to take griseofulvin

• Before you start this treatment, read the manufacturer’s printed information leaflet from inside your pack. The manufacturer’s leaflet will give you more information about griseofulvin and a full list of side-effects which you may experience from taking it.
• Take griseofulvin exactly as your doctor tells you to. The usual dose for adults is 500-1000 mg each day. This can often be taken as a single daily dose, although your doctor may recommend that you take it divided into smaller doses spaced throughout the day. Doses for children depend upon the weight of the child. Children may be prescribed low-strength (125 mg) tablets to take, or oral liquid medicine.
• Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. It is important that you take your doses of griseofulvin after a meal or snack. This is because the presence of food in your stomach helps your body to absorb the medicine properly.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which case leave out the forgotten dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one. 

Getting the most from your treatment

• Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress. Treatment with griseofulvin may last from a few weeks to several months. It is important that you continue to take it until the infection has completely cleared, and then for a further two weeks afterwards.
• If you drink alcohol, ask your doctor for advice about drinking whilst taking griseofulvin. Griseofulvin can increase the effects of alcohol and may not be recommended for you.
• You must avoid getting pregnant or fathering a child while you are taking griseofulvin. In addition, women should avoid getting pregnant for at least a month after the treatment has finished, and men should avoid fathering a child for at least six months afterwards.
• Make sure you discuss with your doctor which types of contraception are suitable for you and your partner. This is particularly important if you normally rely on hormonal contraception (‘the pill’), as griseofulvin reduces its effectiveness.
• If you buy or take any over-the-counter medicines, check with your doctor or a pharmacist that they are suitable for you to take with griseofulvin.
• A few people taking griseofulvin find that their skin becomes more sensitive to sunlight. Protect your skin from bright sunlight until you know how your skin reacts, and do not use sunbeds.
• If you are having an operation or dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking griseofulvin.

Can griseofulvin cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with griseofulvin. You will find a full list in the manufacturer’s information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Griseofulvin side-effects	What can I do if I experience this?
Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea	Eat simple meals – avoid rich or spicy food. Drink plenty of water to replace lost fluid
Headache	Drink plenty of water and ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headaches continue, speak with your doctor
Feeling sleepy or drowsy	Do not drive and do not use tools or machines until you feel better. Do not drink alcohol

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store griseofulvin

• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Important information about all medicines

Terbinafine for topical use (Lamisil). Antifungal drugs

About terbinafine

Although many types of fungi live harmlessly on our skin, some can cause infections. The most common fungi to cause skin infections are the tinea group of fungi. For example, tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) is a common fungal infection of the toes and feet, and tinea cruris (fungal groin infection) is a fungal infection which affects the groin area. Infections caused by a fungus or a yeast (a type of fungus) can affect other parts of the body too.

Terbinafine is an antifungal medicine which is applied to the skin (topically) as a cream, gel, solution, or spray. It works by killing the fungus causing the infection. Although terbinafine is available on prescription, you can also buy some preparations without a prescription at pharmacies and other retail outlets.

If your fungal infection is widespread, or if it is in a place that is difficult to treat (such as a nail infection), it may require treatment with tablets prescribed by a doctor. There is a separate medicine leaflet called Terbinafine tablets which gives more information about this.

Before using terbinafine

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using terbinafine it is important that your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because, while you are expecting or feeding a baby, you should only take/use medicines on the recommendation of a doctor.
• If you are taking any other medicines or using any other creams. This includes any medicines which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine or cream.

How to use terbinafine

• Before you start this treatment, read the manufacturer’s printed information leaflet from inside your pack. The leaflet will give you more information about terbinafine and how to apply it.
• Wash and dry the infected area of skin before you apply terbinafine.
• If you are using cream or gel, apply a thin layer once or twice daily and then rub it in gently. You will need to use it regularly for one to two weeks. Once all signs of your infection have gone, continue to use it for a further two or three days to prevent the infection from coming back.
• If you are using spray, use it once each day for a week and be careful to make sure that all of the infected area has been covered by the spray.
• If you are using solution, this is applied once only. Treat both of your feet at the same time by applying a thin layer of solution, making sure you apply it between your toes, on the soles of your feet and up the sides of your feet for about 1.5 cm. The solution will dry to form a film. Do not wash your feet for 24 hours after you’ve applied the solution.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Remember to wash your hands carefully after using terbinafine, as this will help to prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of your body. Also, use a separate towel to other people until your infection clears up.
• Fungal infections often occur in warm, moist areas of the body. After washing or showering, make sure that all areas of your skin are dried well, particularly areas such as skin folds and between your toes.
• As a guide, athlete’s foot usually clears up within a week of treatment, and infections affecting the groin area within two weeks of treatment. If there are no signs of improvement after these times, you should make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.

Can using terbinafine cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, all medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below lists some of the most common ones associated with topical use of terbinafine. You will find a full list in the manufacturer’s information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve over the first few days of using a new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side-effects continue or become troublesome.

If you experience any severe skin reactions or other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, speak with your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store topical terbinafine

• Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Important information about all medicines

Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris) in Adults: Condition, Treatments, and Pictures – Overview

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Overview

Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a surface (superficial) fungal infection of the skin on either side of the body where the thigh joins the abdomen, known as the groin. It is often spread to the groin from tinea infection on the feet (tinea pedis or athlete’s feet).

Who’s at risk?

Jock itch is very common around the world and is more of a problem in warm, moist regions, as the fungus thrives in these conditions.

People who wear tight clothing for extended periods, share clothing, participate in athletics, or are overweight or diabetic are more often affected with jock itch. It is common in adult men.

Signs and Symptoms

Large round, red patches with bumpy, scaling edges occur in the groin and may extend down the inner thigh or onto the belly or buttocks areas. Jock itch is usually not present on the genitals. It is usually very itchy.

Self-Care Guidelines

Check your feet and treat athlete’s foot if it is present, as it can often spread from there.

Over-the-counter antifungal creams such as miconazole (eg, Monistat®), clotrimazole (Lotrimin®), or tolnaftate (Tinactin®) are very effective. Apply it twice a day until a few days after the rash seems to be gone, which usually takes about 2–3 weeks. You may still see flat, brown areas of discoloration for several weeks, but these do not need to be treated as long as there is no longer itching or bumps and scales in the area.

Reinfection can be prevented. Keep the area cool and dry by drying the body thoroughly after bathing and wearing loose cotton clothing. Wash your clothing and linens in hot water. If you think you also have athlete’s foot, use a separate towel for your feet and try to keep your feet dry as well, by avoiding wearing shoes for long periods or wearing loose-fitting shoes. Clean your bath/shower with bleach and floors with an appropriate cleaner to kill any fungal spores. You should also avoid sharing clothing and wear footwear in public bathrooms/showers and gyms. Skin folds can be a continually moist environment that aids growth of this fungus. If this is a recurrent problem for you, it may help to lose weight.

When to Seek Medical Care

If you see no improvement after 2 weeks of self-care, see your doctor.

Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe

Your doctor may do a scraping to look for fungus under the microscope or a biopsy if your diagnosis is uncertain.

Antifungal creams or pills may be prescribed.

Trusted Links

MedlinePlus: Tinea InfectionsClinical Information and Differential Diagnosis of Tinea Cruris

References

Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1174-1185. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine. 6^th ed. pp.1999, 1102. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

Ringworm: Treatment, symptoms, and pictures

Ringworm, or tinea, refers to several types of contagious fungal infections of the top layer of the skin, scalp, and nails.

It is called ringworm because the itchy, red rash has a ring-like appearance. However, ringworm is nothing to do with worms.

It can affect different parts of the body.

In this article, we will cover ringworm’s causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the type of ringworm:

Scalp ringworm

The most common treatments for scalp ringworm are oral antifungals (tablets). However, the choice of medication will depend on the type of fungi involved.

Terbinafine (Lamisil): The side effects are normally mild and do not last long. They may include diarrhea and nausea. People with a history of liver disease should not take terbinafine.

Griseofulvin (Grisovin): The side effects, which usually go away fairly quickly, may include headache, indigestion, and nausea.

Anti-fungal shampoos: These help prevent the spread of ringworm and may speed up recovery, but they do not cure it. Various anti-fungal shampoos are available for purchase online.

Shaving a child’s head: There is no evidence that this reduces ringworm infection or accelerates recovery time.

Skin ringworm and groin infection

Most cases are treated with anti-fungal creams. Individuals should read instructions carefully – anti-fungal creams do not all have the same instructions. These can be purchased over-the-counter or online.

If symptoms are severe, or if they cover a large area of the body and do not respond to OTC medications, the doctor may prescribe a prescription-strength topical medication.

The doctor may prescribe an oral medication (taken by mouth). Oral medications can have some side effects, including stomach upset, rash, or abnormal liver function.

Caring for the skin during infection

Care for the skin properly can help speed recovery.

• Wash the skin gently
• Dry the skin thoroughly but gently.
• Pat the skin with a towel in tender areas, but do not rub.
• Make sure any folds and areas between the toes are dried thoroughly.
• Change sock or underwear more often than usual if they cover an infected area.
• Always treat the feet and groin at the same time, as infection often spreads from one area to another.
• Where possible, wear loose-fitting clothing and undergarments, such as boxers.

Symptoms

Different types of ringworm affect different parts of the body.

• Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis): This is most common in younger children, and occasionally it affects adults. It is more common in urban environments where people live closer together, giving the fungus more opportunities to spread.
• Body (skin) ringworm (tinea corporis): This can affect infants, children, and adults.
• Groin infections (tinea cruris): Also known as jock itch, this is more common among young men.
• Tinea pedis: Athlete’s foot is a common foot infection.
• Tinea unguium: Also known as onychomycosis, it is an infection of the nail bed.
• Ringworm in the beard area: This affects males who can grow facial hair, and it often results from contact with an animal that has ringworm.

Different types have different symptoms.

Scalp ringworm

• small patches of scaly skin appear on the scalp.
• patches may feel tender or painful and be inflamed.
• hair breaks away on or near the patches
• kerion, or large inflamed sores, form on the scalp, and they may ooze pus

The person may have a temperature and swollen glands or lymph nodes, but this is uncommon.

Body or skin ringworm

Symptoms include:

• a rash with a ring-like appearance
• the skin may be red and inflamed around the outside of the ring, but look fine in the middle
• merging rings
• rings feel slightly raised
• itchiness, especially under the rash.

Groin infection

There may be:

• itchiness, especially in and around the groin
• redness and a burning sensation in the affected area
• flaky and scaly skin on the inner thighs
• symptoms worsen when walking, running, or exercising
• tight clothing makes symptoms worse

Beard area

This can involve:

• redness, swelling, and pus-filled bumps
• hair loss, which usually resolves after treatment
• swollen glands
• raw, open skin and raised, soft, spongy patches that weep
• tiredness

Complications

Fungal infections rarely spread below the surface of the skin. The risk of any serious illness is very small. However, without treatment, ringworm can spread from one part of the body to another.

If the skin is broken, bacteria may enter and cause an infection.

People with HIV and other conditions that weaken the immune system are more likely to experience a spreading of ringworm. It is more difficult to get rid of the infection if the immune system is weak.

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Causes

Ringworm is caused by a type of fungus that eats keratin. These are called dermatophytes.

Dermatophytes attack the skin, scalp, hair, and nails because those are the only parts of the body with enough keratin to attract them.

Dermatophytes are microscopic spores that can survive on the surface of the skin for months. They can also survive in towels, combs, the soil, and other household objects. They are very resilient.

Dermatophyte spores spread in the following ways:

• human-to-human
• animal-to-human
• object-to-human

If a person or animal has the infection, they may deposit fungal spores on objects and surfaces when they touch them; anyone who touches those objects may become infected.

Children usually show symptoms when they become infected, but many adults do not. The older an individual is, the more likely their immune system will protect them. However, they may still be a carrier.

Risk factors

The following risk factors either increase the chances of developing ringworm or make the symptoms worse:

• being aged under 15 years
• having a weakened immune system
• using medications that lower the immune system
• living in a warm, humid climate
• being close to people or animals that are infected
• sharing clothing or towels with someone who has the infection
• having hyperhidrosis, a condition where the individual sweats more than usual
• playing contact sports, for instance, wrestling
• wearing tight clothing

Stages

The stages in which ringworm develops depend on the type of ringworm.

On the body, patches grow slowly in size, and more patches can appear on other parts of the body. The center of the patch may clear, leaving a ring. If there are several rings, they may merge.

Athletes foot tends to start between the toes before spreading to the bottom or sides of the feet, or both. The skin between the toes can then turn white and become soft.

On the nails, ringworm starts with a thickening of the skin under the nail, followed by a thickening and discoloration of the nails. Over time, the nails will lift, crumble, and disappear.

In the groin, the first sign is usually an itchy rash in the crease where the leg meets the body. This can spread to the groin, the inner thigh, the waist, and the buttocks.

Diagnosis

A doctor can normally diagnose ringworm or a groin infection after examining the affected area and asking the patient about their medical history and symptoms.

They may take a small scraping of the skin, which will not hurt, and examine it under a microscope to look for characteristics of fungi.

The doctor will assess whether the skin problem is being caused by some other disorder, such as psoriasis. Further testing is not usually needed unless symptoms are particularly severe.

If symptoms have not improved after treatment, the doctor may remove a small piece of infected skin and send it to the lab to be analyzed.

Prevention

The following tips may help prevent ringworm if it occurs in a household:

• If a pet is the source of the infection, it should be treated by a vet.
• Everyone should wash their hands regularly and thoroughly with soap.
• All household members should check themselves for signs of ringworm.
• People should not share combs, hairbrushes, clothing, bed linen, towels, or footwear.
• Anyone who has ringworm should not scratch affected areas as this increases the risk of spreading the infection.
• People should avoid walking around the house with bare feet.
• Clothes should be washed in hot water with fungicidal soap.

Keeping cool and wearing loose clothing may help reduce the risk.

Jock itch: Causes, treatments, and remedies

Jock itch is an annoying and itchy rash common in people who sweat a lot, such as athletes. The rash is often found in the genital, buttock, and thigh regions.

Although uncomfortable, jock itch is not serious and can be treated and prevented very easily.

Jock itch is an infection caused by a mold like fungus or yeast. It causes a rash on the areas around the groin. The red, ring-shaped rash is very itchy and thrives in these warm, moist areas of the body. The rash is caused by the same fungus that causes athlete’s foot, tinea cruris.

Tinea is another name for the fungal infection known as ringworm. Because of this, jock itch may be referred to as ringworm of the groin. Ringworm also causes athlete’s foot and barber’s itch.

Like other tinea infections, jock itch is caused by an overgrowth of the tinea fungus. This fungus lives on the skin in small amounts, but can multiply and grow quickly in warm, moist areas.

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Jock itch is caused by a ringworm fungal infection. This fungus is highly contagious and can be spread easily from person to person through use of shared clothing and towels. The infection can also live on surfaces like exercise equipment, making it very easy to become infected.

The fungus that causes jock itch thrives in warm, moist environments. People with increased risk for jock itch are those who often spend a lot of time sweating due to exercise or their weight.

Other risk factors for developing jock itch include the following:

• Gender: Men are more likely than women to develop jock itch
• Weight: Overweight people have more skin folds, which are the best climate for fungal infections including jock itch to occur
• Sweating profusely: If a person sweats a lot, their skin is more suited for fungus to grow
• Age: Teenagers are more likely to develop jock itch
• Wearing tight clothing and underwear: Tight fabrics trap moisture against skin and create a prime environment for fungus to grow
• Having a weak immune system: People with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop fungal infections like jock itch than others
• Having diabetes: People with diabetes are more prone to skin infections including jock itch

Jock itch starts with a flat, red, itchy rash. This rash often first appears on the inner thighs.

The rash then spreads outward in a ring-like pattern. As the rash spreads, the center of the rash will often get somewhat better. The rash often develops a well-defined, red border that may include a line of blisters.

As the rash spreads, it may infect the thighs, groin, buttocks, and usually spares the scrotum.

Aside from the rash, other notable symptoms of jock itch include the following:

• Burning, itching, or pain at the site of the rash
• Scaling and flaking skin over the rash
• A rash that may worsen with exercise and does not respond to anti-itch creams

Doctors can easily diagnose most cases of jock itch just by looking the rash. However, in some cases where the diagnosis is not as clear cut, a doctor may send a sample of the infected skin to a laboratory for closer examination.

When to see a doctor

Although jock itch is not a serious problem, a doctor should look at any persistent skin rash that develops, in order to rule out other serious conditions. A person with jock itch should also see a doctor if over-the-counter treatments do not work, or if the rash worsens.

Jock itch is fairly easy to treat. Most cases respond to the over-the-counter treatments that are available. These treatments include antifungal creams, sprays, and lotions.

If the over-the-counter remedies do not work, a doctor may prescribe high-strength antifungal cream or antifungal pills.

Other treatments for jock itch involve managing the uncomfortable itching.

Lifestyle tips

Jock itch has a tendency to keep coming back, much like athlete’s foot and related fungal infections. Preventing jock itch in the first place with some easy changes can help to keep it at bay.

To reduce the risk of jock itch, following these tips can help:

• Keeping the body clean.
• Staying dry. Moisture creates an ideal environment for fungal infections to occur. Drying the inner thighs and groin area after showering is key.
• Using powder to help absorb moisture after exercising.
• Avoiding tight-fitting clothing and underwear. Tight clothing and underwear trap moisture next to the skin. Men should choose loose boxers over briefs when possible.
• Changing underwear daily.
• Avoiding sharing clothing and towels with others. An infection can spread easily across the infected surfaces.
• Cleaning exercise equipment before use. The fungus behind jock itch can survive on hard surfaces easily.
• Wearing sandals in public showers or at the pool to avoid making contact with infected surfaces.

Outlook

While jock itch itself is not serious, it can be a persistent and recurrent problem that causes discomfort and itching. It does not cause any long-term damage, but the rash and other related rashes such as athlete’s foot have a tendency to recur if proper preventive measures have not been taken.

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What is tinea infection?

Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin. Tinea is also known as
ringworm. This is because it can cause red patches on the skin in the shape of
rings. But it’s not caused by worms. It’s caused by different types of fungi. Tinea
infection can affect any part of the body. Tinea infections of the feet, nails, and
genital area are not often called ringworm. This is because the red patches may not
look like rings. But it most often occurs in moist areas of the body and around
hair. The fungus can be spread from person to person.

Different types of fungal (tinea) infections are named for where
they occur on the body. The most common types are:

• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis).
  This common type occurs on the feet and between the toes. It may be caused by
  sweating, not drying the feet after swimming or bathing, wearing tight socks and
  shoes, and warm weather.
• Jock itch (tinea cruris). This
  rash occurs in the groin. Jock itch may be hard to cure. This condition is more
  common in men and rare in women. It happens more often in warm weather.
• Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis).
  Scalp ringworm occurs on the head. It is very contagious but rare in adults.
• Nail infection (tinea unguium or
  onychomycosis).
  This is an infection of the toenails, and sometimes
  fingernails. It causes thickened, deformed, and discolored nails instead of a
  rash.
• Body ringworm (tinea corporis).
  This occurs anywhere on the body or the face. But it is more common in skin
  folds. It is also more common in warmer climates.

What causes tinea infection?

The fungus that causes tinea is very common all over the world,
including the U.S. It’s very contagious. The fungus is spread through direct contact
with:

It can take days or up to 2 weeks before you develop the infection
after being in contact with the fungus. The fungi that cause ringworm can live for
a
long time on objects. Because of this, you may not know the exact source.

Who is at risk for tinea infection?

You are more at risk for tinea infection if you:

• Live in a warm climate
• Have contact with people or pets that have tinea
• Play contact sports, such as wrestling
• Use communal baths or locker rooms
• Share towels, clothing, combs, or brushes
• Have poor hygiene
• Have a depressed immune system because of disease or
  medicine
• Don’t have good nutrition

What are the symptoms of tinea infection?

Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each person. 

Symptoms of athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) may include:

• Itchy, burning rash on the feet
• Whitening and breakdown of the skin between the toes
• Scaling of the feet
• Blisters on the feet

Symptoms of jock itch (tinea cruris) may include:

• Red, ring-like patches in the groin area and inner thighs,
  but not scrotum
• Itching in the groin area
• Pain in the groin area

Symptoms of scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) may include:

• Red, scaly rash on the scalp
• Itching of the scalp
• Hair loss on the scalp
• Enlarged lymph nodes

Symptoms of nail infection (tinea unguium, onychomycosis) may
include:

• Thickening of the ends of the nails
• Yellow color to the nails

Symptoms of body ringworm (tinea corporis) may include:

• Red, ring-shaped patches with raised, scaly edges
• Itching

The symptoms of tinea infection can be like other health
conditions. Psoriasis, pityriasis rosea, and atopic dermatitis all look similar.
Make sure to see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.

How is tinea infection diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and health
history. They will give you a physical exam. The physical exam will include looking
closely at your skin or nails. You may also have tests, such as:

• Skin scraping. The healthcare
  provider may scrape the top of your skin with a small tool. This does not hurt.
  The scraped tissue is looked at with a microscope. This test can confirm the
  diagnosis.
• Biopsy. If the infection is on
  the scalp or in the nails, the provider will take samples of hair or nail
  clippings to look at with a microscope to identify the fungus.
• Skin culture. A sample of skin
  may be sent to a lab to see what kind of fungus is growing. This is called a
  culture.

How is tinea infection treated?

Tinea may be hard to cure. Scalp ringworm and nail infection are
hardest to treat. The length of the treatment depends on the location of the tinea.
Fungi can live for a long time on the skin. Because of this, tinea infection is hard
to cure and can come back easily. Treatment may need to be repeated.

Treatment of athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) may include:

• Antifungal cream
• Antifungal medicine by mouth

Treatment of jock itch (tinea cruris) may include:

• Antifungal cream
• Antifungal medicine by mouth

Treatment of scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) may include:

• Antifungal medicine by mouth for weeks or months
• A special shampoo to help kill the fungus. Shampoos are used
  along with the oral medicine. They won’t get rid of the fungus by
  themselves.

Treatment of nail infection (tinea unguium) may include:

• Antifungal medicine by mouth for weeks or months. This is
  the most effective treatment.
• Medicated nail lacquers. These are occasionally
  helpful.
• Treatment of body ringworm (tinea corporis) may
  include:
  • Antifungal cream
  • Antifungal medicine by mouth

During treatment:

• Don’t scratch at the rash or pick at the rash. This can
  cause infection and scarring.
• Take medicine as prescribed. If you were prescribed a cream,
  apply it exactly as directed. Put the cream on the rash and also on the skin 1
  or 2 inches around the rash.
• Scrub your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20
  seconds before and after you use the medicine on the rash. This will keep from
  spreading the fungus.
• Take medicine by mouth as directed until your healthcare
  provider says to stop.
• Keep tinea from spreading to others. It can be spread by
  skin-to-skin contact and sharing personal items, such as brushes, shoes, or
  towels.
• When you wash the area of your body that has ringworm, wash
  your hands before touching any other part of your body. Use a different towel to
  dry the rest of your body to prevent spreading the ringworm. Wash towels in hot,
  soapy water.
• Keep the part of your body that has ringworm clean and
  dry.
• Wear shower shoes in public pools, gyms, locker rooms, and
  public showers. Ringworm can live on gym equipment for a long time.
• Talk with your healthcare providers about the risks,
  benefits, and possible side effects of all treatments.

What are possible complications of tinea infection?

Tinea of the scalp can also develop into a kerion. This is a
large, painful, swollen sore over the area of the tinea infection. This is caused
by
a hypersensitivity to the tinea. The lymph nodes in your neck may be swollen and
sore. You may also have a rash on another part of your body. A kerion may be treated
with steroid medicine to help reduce inflammation and swelling.

In some cases, a tinea infection can lead to an infection by
bacteria. This may be treated with antibiotics.

Can tinea infection be prevented?

Some types of tinea infection can be prevented if you:

• Wash after you get dirty or sweaty, or after using a locker
  room.
• Don’t go barefoot. Wear shower shoes in public showers,
  gyms, locker rooms, and pools.
• Don’t share towels, combs, brushes, clothing, or shoes.
• Keep your skin and feet dry.
• Wear clean, loose-fitting underwear.
• Make sure your pet does not have ringworm. People can get
  ringworm from animals. If you think your pet has ringworm, take the pet to a
  veterinarian for treatment. The vet can advise you on how to disinfect your
  home.

When should I call my healthcare provider?

Call the healthcare provider if:

• The rash does not get better after 10 days of treatment
• The rash spreads to other areas of the body
• Redness around the rash gets worse
• Fluid leaks from the rash
• You have a fever of 100.4º (38ºC) or higher, or as directed
  by your healthcare provider

Key points about tinea infection

• Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin. It is also known as
  ringworm. But it is not caused by worms.
• The fungus is very contagious and can be spread from person
  to person.
• Tinea infection can affect any part of the body. But it most
  often occurs on the feet, groin, nails, body, and scalp.
• Treatment depends on what part of the body is infected. It
  may include antifungal cream, shampoo, or medicine by mouth.
• Some types of tinea infection can be prevented if you don’t
  share personal hygiene products, clothing, or shoes and keep your skin dry.

Next steps

Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare
provider:

• Know the reason for your visit and what you want to
  happen.
• Before your visit, write down questions you want
  answered.
• Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and
  remember what your provider tells you.
• At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis and any
  new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your
  provider gives you.
• Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed and how
  it will help you. Also know what the side effects are.
• Ask if your condition can be treated in other ways.
• Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the
  results could mean.
• Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have
  the test or procedure.
• If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date,
  time, and purpose for that visit.
• Know how you can contact your provider if you have
  questions.

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Medical Reviewer: Marianne Fraser MSN RN

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90,000 Inguinal epidermophytosis in men and women: photos, symptoms and treatment of fungus in the groin

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Inguinal epidermophytosis is a fungal skin disease affecting mainly the groin area. Most often affects men. In women and children, pathology is very rare.

General information about the disease

When a fungus is infected on the human body, itchy, rounded rings with pustular rashes along the edge, characteristic of a fungal infection, appear. The disease is transmitted from person to person, it can occur due to violation of hygiene rules when visiting a bath, sauna, swimming pool . If signs of infection appear for a timely diagnosis and the appointment of adequate treatment, you need to consult a dermatologist.

The causative agent and routes of transmission

The causative agent of epidermophytosis inguinal is a fungus of the genus Epidermophyton of the floccosum species. This is a pathogenic microorganism that affects the skin and nails of a person.Cases of epidermophytosis caused by pathogens of a different genus have been reported.

Infection occurs through contact with a sick person or through contaminated objects. But this is not enough for the onset of the disease. Mycosis occurs in a weakened body that is unable to completely suppress the infection.

People with reduced immunity in severe concomitant diseases, patients taking hormonal, cytostatic and antibacterial agents are prone to the development of epidermophytosis.

The main cause of dermatomycosis is neglect of personal hygiene, the use of things of people infected with the fungus (bed linen, clothes, shoes, washcloth).

The following factors play an important role in the development of epidermophytosis inguinal:

• Obesity and overweight, in which there are a large number of folds on the body. They constantly retain moisture and heat – the optimal environment for the growth of fungi.
• Increased sweating.
• Premises with high temperature and humidity.The most common places where infection occurs are indoor swimming pools, public baths, saunas.

Sometimes epidermophytosis inguinal begins on the soles of the feet, and after a while the characteristic clinical symptoms appear in the groin area, skin folds. People with sedentary work (office workers, bank workers, drivers) are more susceptible to fungal infection. This is due to the fact that sweating increases in the groin area, skin folds on the abdomen. These areas of the body do not dry out, and fungus begins to multiply in them.

Symptoms

In men, the disease begins with the appearance of severe itching in the groin and on the scrotum, on the inner thighs, buttocks, in the folds on the abdomen, under the breasts – in women.

According to morphology, round or ring-shaped spots of pink color appear in these places. Pustules or vesicles appear along the edges, the skin begins to peel off. If the treatment is not started in a timely manner, the disease progresses, the elements expand, affect large areas of the skin, the edges of the spots become clearly delineated, in the center the skin acquires a normal color.The nature of the rash can be seen in the photo below.

Diagnostics

The diagnosis of this type of mycosis is not very difficult. At the first visit, the doctor clarifies the nature of work, the presence of contacts with a sick person, the fact of visiting a bath, sauna. Then he examines the skin, assesses the rash, takes a scraping from the affected areas.

The dermatologist may use a Wood lamp for examination. For this, the affected areas are illuminated with a special device in a dark room, and a diagnosis is made based on the color of the glow.For epidermophytosis groin, green light is characteristic; in patients with skin diseases with similar symptoms, the glow will be of a different color.

Therapy

Treatment of epidermophytosis inguinal should be comprehensive. A lighter course can be cured using external agents (ointments, creams, solutions). To combat advanced disease, antifungal drugs for oral administration (tablets) are prescribed along with external medications. Treatment can be supplemented with traditional medicine and physiotherapy.

Medicines

Treatment of fungus in the groin includes the use of antifungal agents: oral tablets and ointments, gels, external solutions.

The following agents can be used for local treatment:

• Cyclopirox. Available in the form of ointment, varnish, vaginal suppositories. With epidermophytosis inguinal it is recommended to use an ointment, which is applied 2 times a day in a thin layer for 3 weeks.
• NizoralProduced in the form of a cream, used for 2-4 months, 1 time per day.
• Miconazole ointment for dermatophytosis is applied to the skin 2 times a day with a thin layer. The duration of therapy is up to 6 weeks.
• Clotrimazole cream is applied 2 times a day for a month.

In addition, the doctor may prescribe:

• For the treatment of foci of infection – 1% Resorcinol solution, 0.2% silver nitrate solution.
• To relieve itching – antihistamines (Claritin, Fenistil, Zodak).
• For systemic action on the fungus – tableted antimycotics (Nystatin, Griseofulvin).

New, more effective, combination drugs for the treatment of fungus have appeared. One of these drugs is Lotrizone cream, which contains antimycotic and steroid components. Patients who have dermatomycosis accompanied by severe inflammation and severe itching can use this remedy topically twice a day. The corticosteroid provides quick relief of unpleasant symptoms, and the fungicide kills the fungus.The drug is used only after an accurate diagnosis has been made. The course of application is short – the period of exacerbation of the disease. Care should be taken when treating the thin skin of the groin, underarms, chest and face.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is recommended to reduce signs of inflammation, relieve itching and accelerate recovery. Ultraviolet radiation, magnetotherapy has a good effect, which relieve swelling, activate the protective mechanisms of the skin .

Traditional medicine

Along with taking medications, traditional methods of treatment will help speed up the healing process.

1. Oak bark has an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effect. For cooking, you need to boil 500 g of oak bark in 5 liters of water for 30 minutes. Add the strained broth to the bath and take it for 15 minutes. The course of treatment is 10 baths.
2. Chamomile is considered one of the best remedies for inflammation.You need to insist the flowers in boiling water (8 tablespoons of raw materials per liter of water) for 15 minutes, strain and pour the infusion into the bath. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. The course is 10-12 baths.
3. Euphorbia is considered a useful treatment for fungal infections. To prepare the broth, grind 100 g of the plant, pour 400 ml of water, boil for 10 minutes. The resulting liquid is added to the bath and taken for 15 minutes.

Complications

If untreated, the disease can acquire a chronic sluggish character.If the fungus gets on other areas of the skin, nails, scalp, the disease can spread and aggravate the process.

When a secondary infection is attached, abscesses may form in the area of ​​the pustules, which will require surgical treatment.

Prevention

To prevent the occurrence of epidermophytosis groin it is important to maintain hygiene and keep the skin dry. After taking a shower, bath, you need to carefully dry the folds with a towel.

Obese patients are advised to normalize their weight. If you have skin folds, do hygiene more often and keep them dry. It is necessary to strengthen the immune system by taking vitamin complexes, following a diet.

Patients with toenail fungus are advised to wear socks first and then underwear to prevent contaminated skin particles from getting on the underwear. You can not use clothes, shoes, personal hygiene items of other people. In public pools, saunas, slippers must be worn.

Medical prophylaxis of mycosis can be carried out. For this, drugs are used: Mikostop, C-Dermic gel, Neil-expert. Depending on the shape, they are applied to the skin or treated with shoes.

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Epidermophytosis groin (also known by the names: inguinal ringworm, bordered eczema, ringworm, Tinea cruris , etc.)is a fungal infection from the class of trichophytosis caused by fungi Trichophyton , Microsporum and Epidermophyton, that affects the skin of the groin area, including the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks. The lesion of the skin manifests itself in the form of an itchy red, often ring-shaped rash, mainly located in the warmest and most humid parts of the human body, which are constantly covered with clothing.

Inguinal ringworm is common in people who sweat a lot, such as athletes.It is also more common in overweight people.

This disease, as a rule, is not serious, although it causes a lot of inconvenience to its carriers. Maintaining groin hygiene and topical antifungal agents is usually sufficient to cure.

Symptoms

Bordered eczema usually begins with redness of an area of ​​skin extending from a crescent-shaped crease in the groin to the upper thigh. The border of the rash may consist of a line of small blisters.The rash is often itchy or burning, and the skin may be flaky or scaly. From here, by the way, came the name inguinal itching or lichen.

When to see a doctor

See your doctor if your skin has a rash that does not go away spontaneously within two weeks, or if it reappears within a few weeks after finishing your over-the-counter medication.

Reasons

Epidermophytosis groin is caused by fungi that can be spread from person to person by direct contact or by sharing contaminated towels or clothing. Tinea cruris in athletes is often caused by the same fungi that affect the legs and cause athlete’s foot ( Tinea pedis ). Usually, in these cases, the infection is transferred from the foot to the groin folds through hands or wet towels.

Risk factors

Microorganisms that cause itching in the groin prefer the moist environment of skin folds and secret places of the human body. Most at risk:

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90,030 adolescents or young adults;

90,030 people who like to wear tight underwear;

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Prevention

To reduce the risk of epidermophytosis groin, simply follow these guidelines:

Maintain body hygiene . It is important to keep the groin area clean and dry. Dry the genital area and inner thighs thoroughly with a clean ironed towel after showering. Use a powder in the groin area to prevent diaper rash.

Wear clean clothes . If you sweat a lot, change your underwear at least once a day or more often.Wash your workout clothes after each use.

Match clothes in size . Make sure your clothes are tailored to your figure, especially underwear and athletic uniforms. Avoid tight-fitting clothing that can chafe and itch. Try boxing shorts instead of underpants and swimming trunks.

Don’t share your personal items . Don’t let others use your clothes, towels, or other personal items. And do not take these items yourself from others.

Treatment of athlete’s foot . Control foot infections to prevent them from spreading higher into the groin. If you frequent public places such as showers in gyms, public saunas and baths, wearing sandals will help prevent athlete’s foot from getting infected.

Diagnostics

In most cases, the diagnosis of inguinal ringworm is not difficult. To identify the disease, simply look at the rash.If the diagnosis is not clear, the doctor may take skin scrapings or samples from the affected area and examine them under a microscope. To rule out other pathologies, the doctor will most likely send the sample to the laboratory for culture (culture test).

Treatment

For mild inguinal ringworms, your doctor may suggest using an over-the-counter antifungal ointment, lotion, powder, or spray first. With these procedures, the rash can disappear quite quickly, but you must continue to use the drug as directed for one to two weeks.If, at the same time, dermatomycosis of the feet is also detected, it is necessary to treat both of these diseases at the same time. A comprehensive approach will significantly reduce the risk of recurrence.

For severe dermatomycosis or a form of the disease resistant to over-the-counter drugs, you may need prescription creams or ointments, or even antifungal pills.

Treatment of severe inguinal epidermophytosis, complicated by dermatophytosis of the feet or other underlying disease, as well as the consequences of self-medication, can take a long time and require a certain amount of patience from the patient.However, it is not incurable and is successfully treated by experienced dermatologists at the “Doctor Filatov’s Clinic”.

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90,000 Inguinal fungus in men and women: treatment, photos, reviews

Inguinal fungus is an extremely unpleasant and “shameful” disease for many, as a result of which patients are in no hurry to go to doctors, bring the fungus to a neglected state, and then treatment continues for a long time – from several weeks to six months.And even this does not guarantee that the disease will not return.

Causes and main routes of infection

You can get an inguinal fungus anywhere, anytime. Whether the disease manifests itself or not depends on immunity and hygiene. For infection to occur, it is necessary that skin particles affected by the fungus come into contact with the skin of a healthy person. This usually happens when visiting a bathhouse, swimming pool, after using bed linen in hotels, playing sports in the gym, and so on.However, infection does not always occur upon contact with the fungus.

Infection occurs when the skin does not cope with its protective function. Weakened local immunity is the first reason for the settlement of the fungus in the groin. Sweat, skin irritation, and poor personal hygiene open the door for infection to develop and spread.

So, the main reasons for the appearance of fungus in the groin:

• non-observance of the temperature regime and overheating of the body;
• Wearing synthetic underwear that prevents the skin from breathing;
• allergic reactions leading to skin microtrauma;
• use of other people’s personal hygiene products – towels, linen;

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• stay in hospitals, sanatoriums, hotels;
• Strong physical activity with increased sweating;
• contact with a sick person (not necessarily sexual).

That is why pathogenic microorganisms most often appear in men, and in children they are never diagnosed at all. The reason is not only that men are more likely to lead a more active lifestyle and sweat more, but also in the very structure of the male body. The folds of skin in the scrotum are the most popular sites for the development of the Epidermophyton fungus. By the way, scientifically, the disease caused by the inguinal fungus is called “epidermophytosis”.

Epidermophyton: fungus in the groin

Disease development and stages

The disease begins with slight redness and itching.At this stage, treatment with antimycotic creams gives an excellent result, and you can get rid of the fungus in just a few days. Enhanced hygiene and proven folk remedies, for example, iodine or propolis tincture, will help in this. If the treatment does not come or was incorrect, the fungus begins to develop. The rate at which the size of the affected tissue will increase depends on immunity and other factors.

Fungus on the skin in the groin

Red spots darken over time, becoming first scarlet and then brown.Peeling of the skin, small rash appears. Over time, bubbles filled with liquid join it. When combing them, the fungus spreads to nearby tissues.

Without treatment, an advanced stage occurs when the fungus from the groin area spreads to the thighs, abdomen, legs, and even reaches the chest. In women, it especially affects the area under the breast and armpits, as well as other folds on the body. In men, the inner surfaces of the thighs and feet are most often affected.

Epidermophyton inguinal fungus occurs both separately and in the company of other harmful fungi and bacteria.For example, it is often accompanied by the yeast fungi Candita and Staphylococcus.

Each stage requires its own treatment, after which, to minimize the risk of recurrence, prophylactic treatment of the groin area with creams, ointments or sprays is carried out.

Main signs and symptoms

Only a dermatologist can determine the fungus Epidermophyton, taking a scraping of biological material from the patient. In simple terms, the doctor uses a special instrument to take a small piece of skin and analyze it.This is a completely painless procedure, and the result will be ready on the same day (literally in 15 minutes). In order not to guess, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor and start treatment.

How to identify a fungus in the groin? Here are the main signs that should alert you and cause you to visit a specialist:

1. Discoloration of the skin in the groin – redness, darkening.
2. The appearance of a rash that causes itching, often unbearable.
3. The appearance of bubbles with liquid.
4. Formation of brown or gray spots. Sometimes they rise above the surface of the skin.
5. Without treatment, the area of ​​distribution increases, even if you practice good hygiene.
6. Spots merge over time into one large spot.
7. The skin is heavily flaky, scales and pustules appear.
8. Sweat aggravates all symptoms.

If you have any of these signs, you are most likely infected with an inguinal fungus.

Inguinal fungus in women

Inguinal fungus affects both men and women, however, depending on the sex of the patient, the course of the disease and, therefore, its treatment may differ. Consider the characteristic features of inguinal fungus in women:

1. It is much less common than in men.
2. Rarely happens “unaccompanied” by other microorganisms – more often paired with candidiasis.
3. Treatment should be carried out not only on the surface, but also using special suppositories to prevent the transfer of fungus into the vagina.
4. Overweight women suffer from fungus more often.
5. The disease is aggravated by the use of pads during menstruation, which prevent the skin from breathing.
6. The fungus spreads rapidly and reaches the breast.

A woman who suspects she has an inguinal fungus should contact not only a dermatologist, but also a gynecologist. The doctor should take appropriate smears for microflora and, possibly, supplement the treatment with additional drugs.

Inguinal fungus in men

Men are known for their long-suffering and dislike for doctors, and, unfortunately, this often leads to the fact that the first stage in patients is successfully skipped, and those suffering from inguinal fungus go to the doctor when there is no strength to endure itching, burning and pain.The first stage, which is characterized by slight itching and redness, goes unnoticed. Usually the next stage, which in men is characterized by:

, attracts attention.

• severe itching, redness, peeling of the skin of the scrotum;
• the appearance of bubbles with liquid;
• cracks appear in the groin perineum, which can bleed, causing the patient to suffer;
• near the anus, unbearable itching, pain, cracks and rash appear.

Fungus in men can be determined not only by a dermatologist, but also by a urologist.

Methods for the diagnosis of fungus in the groin

Without correct diagnosis, one cannot hope for a quick cure from the fungus, therefore, in order not to be mistaken in the diagnosis, doctors use two diagnostic methods.

1. Visual diagnostics.
2. Smear.

Every doctor knows what the symptoms of an inguinal fungus look like, therefore, even during an external examination, a diagnosis can be made.All fungicides (ointments and creams) are capable of destroying several types of fungi that settle on human skin. Therefore, the appointment of these ointments after visual inspection is justified and effective.

However, sometimes the picture may be blurred. Inguinal fungus does not always look like the picture in a medical textbook, and it depends largely on the body and immunity. Therefore, in this case, if there are suspicions of other diseases, the doctor should take a scraping or tissue smear. Under a microscope, it will be clearly visible whether the causative agent of irritation is a fungus or it is a banal prickly heat.

Do not be afraid of scrapings, as this is a completely painless procedure. For diagnosis, take one of the dry scales, which is examined under a microscope. The result is ready within an hour.

What an inguinal fungus looks like

1-2 stage of inguinal fungus

Inguinal fungus most often looks like patchy dark spots. The spots can range from pale pink to dark brown. In some places, they can merge with each other, turning into large areas of skin lesions.Fungal spots are accompanied by a rash, bubbles, cracks, pimples. It can affect both the groin area and go beyond its border – on the legs, thighs, abdominal folds, under the chest, between the toes and on the feet.

Sometimes there are white scabs of the skin, shiny scales. Falling away, they become carriers of the fungus. Inflammation of the hair follicles is also a common symptom of the disease.

Photo of inguinal fungus in men and women

Below you can see photos of athlete’s groin.

When the first symptoms of inguinal fungus appear, we recommend that you consult a doctor. Due to the lack of adequate therapy, the disease can last for a long time.

Risk groups

Since there are patterns of infection with a fungal infection, doctors have identified the risk groups of people most often susceptible to this disease. Find out if you are at risk by answering these questions:

1. Do you shower less than once a day?
2. Do you go to the gym?
3. Do you visit public baths, saunas, swimming pools, water parks?
4. Do you often spend the night in hotels, rented apartments, hotels?
5. Do you ever use someone else’s hygiene products (washcloth, towel, etc.)etc.)?
6. Do you wear synthetic underwear, tight jeans, uncomfortable clothing?
7. Is your job related to long-term driving?
8. Do you have spontaneous sex?
9. Do you do manual labor and often sweat?
10. Do you often find it difficult to change your underwear on time (once a day)?

If you answered yes to at least 3 of these questions, you have the possibility of contracting an inguinal fungus. Therefore, you must definitely carry out the prevention of this disease, which consists not only in observing the rules of hygiene, but also in using traditional medicine.

Prevention of inguinal fungus

Herbal bath for the treatment of fungus in the groin

So, if you are at risk or simply do not want to catch this disease, take some time to preventative measures. We will not talk about leading a healthy lifestyle, observing hygiene rules and the harm of synthetic underwear. It’s obvious. Changing your lifestyle is not as easy as we would like, so sometimes it is easier to use unique folk methods that will help you stay always healthy and beautiful.

• Herbal baths

A very pleasant method of preventing fungal diseases. For many years celandine, chamomile, oak bark and other herbs have been used to heal the skin. Baths are done like this. Dry plants – leaves or bark are placed in a separate dish (preferably not metal). You can buy them at the pharmacy, or you can collect them yourself. There are whole phyto-recipes that help defeat the fungus. Brew water to boiling water and pour in the herbal mixture. Cover the dish with a saucer or lid and let it brew for about 40 minutes.

If you do not want to wait, you can bring the herb collection to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Wait 10 minutes and you can use it. Pour the strained broth into the bath and take it from 20 to 30 minutes. Many herbs dry out the skin, so brush it with regular olive oil after the procedure. You can add a spoonful of oil to the bath itself.

Don’t assume that only babies use powders. If you sweat a lot, use a powder that will absorb sweat and other secretions, thereby depriving the fungus of a favorable environment for growth.There are a lot of powders today, many of them already have a mild antifungal and antimicrobial effect. This is an excellent prevention of inguinal fungus!

• Vitamin intake

The use of vitamins improves immunity, as a result of which the skin regenerates properly, quickly heals minor injuries, becoming a barrier for harmful microorganisms.

Propolis is an excellent remedy that fights fungi from the inside. You can consume it daily if you are not allergic to bee products.Correctly use propolis like this. 15-20 drops of propolis tincture should be dripped into a spoon with warm milk and drunk. You can’t eat or drink. This is a universal remedy for any fungus, which, moreover, perfectly enhances immunity.

Relapses

A fungus in the groin is a disease that tends to return even when, it would seem, all the symptoms have passed and the disease has receded. The tendency to relapse, especially if the patient has not changed his lifestyle and has not carried out preventive treatment after recovery, is very high.

Relapse can be avoided by continuing treatment for several weeks after recovery, if the disease was detected in the initial stage.

At the middle stage, prophylactic treatment with antimycotic agents is carried out for 1-2 months, lubricating the affected areas with medications in the form of creams and ointments.

If an advanced stage of the fungus was treated with extensive lesions of the groin area and other parts of the body, the prophylactic treatment can be increased up to six months.And even this does not guarantee to get rid of mycosis forever. After healing, you should take a scraping every 3 weeks and, if the infection has returned, repeat the course of treatment.

Propolis – the best prevention of fungus

Predictions of recovery

The prognosis of recovery, provided that all the doctor’s recommendations are followed, is favorable. The disease is actively receding in the first week of using the drugs. The complex use of traditional medicine will speed up the process of getting rid of the fungus.

Problems can arise only in a certain circle of patients suffering from reduced immunity. These are pregnant women, people with HIV, hepatitis, diabetes and so on. But even they can achieve long-term remission. The treatment algorithm in such patients should be selected by the attending physician, based on the recommendations of other narrow specialists.

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How to treat a fungus in the groin in men?

Regarding fungal diseases, statistics give very sad indicators – the growth of mycoses is spreading significantly.Also, due to age, the tendency to such diseases only increases against the background of age-related changes and weakening of the immune system.

Fungal diseases are caused by some types of fungus, by the name of one of them (which is the cause) and dubbed epidermophytosis disease. And all other diseases are called dermatomycosis.

Inguinal fungus: disease symptoms

Inguinal fungus is common among the male population. This is due to the fact that the fungus feels comfortable in warm, humid places, the presence of which is facilitated by active perspiration of men during physical work, visiting saunas, baths, gyms, in which the fungus is actively spreading.

The usual places of its location are between the buttocks, inguinal folds, just below the waist near the legs. If untreated, spread to the inner sides of the thighs, to the abdomen, under the chest, and in especially severe cases – to almost the entire body. The fungus develops mainly with the fungus of the feet, and appears as round spots, slightly raised above the level of the skin, with a pink-brown color and a clear outline.

It is better to consult a specialist. The doctor will examine the patient, perform a scraping of the affected area, which will be analyzed under a microscope to identify the type of fungus by its filaments.But it is impossible to make a mistake in the categorical nature of the inguinal fungus, and the subsequent treatment and consolidation of the result continues for one to two months.

Varieties of fungus in the groin in men

You can choose how to treat a fungus in the groin in men, knowing about the type of fungus, the degree of the disease, its level of severity and the danger of the symptoms manifested. Medicines are divided into two types: fungicides and fungistatics.

Fungicides destroy the fungus, and fungistatics prevent the fungus from developing.

Excellent results are shown by combined medications that dry the skin, relieve unpleasant itching, and have an antibacterial effect.

It is necessary to use antiseptics that destroy harmful microorganisms (for example, fucarcinum, sulfuric ointment, salicylic acid solution). Use them twice a day.

Antifungal agents for systemic use

In the fight against the disease will help – Miconazole, Lamisil, Pimafucin or powder.The frequency of use is the same, but apply to the skin evenly.

An effective remedy – spray Terbinafine, or – Thermikon (these are similar drugs). Useful drugs such as Zalain, Ketoconazole, Clotrinazole will be useful. In the severe stage of the disease: Miconazole, Triderm. They contain glucocorticosteroids and are classified as strong drugs.

Advanced severe cases require the use of prescription antifungal agents – Intraconazole, Nystatin, Fluconazole.

For severe itching, the doctor may prescribe antihistamines that suppress the effect of histamine. (Diazolin, Loratidin, Dimidrol, Zyrtec, Suprastin, Pipolfen). To prescribe a quality treatment – contact a dermatologist to protect your health from incorrect treatment.

Treatment of fungus at home

Treatment of inguinal fungus can be painlessly organized at home, using the most effective method – antifungal ointment or antihistamines.

And if the fungus is still at the initial stage, then its treatment is possible with folk remedies. The main thing in treatment is to survive the spores of the fungus, destroying the comfortable conditions for their development.

The ointment is basically like a cream and contains terbinafine, miconazole and clotrimazole. When using ointments without the advice and prescription of a doctor, you should carefully read the instructions and follow all the settings specified in it. If you do not do this, you can observe little or no effect of the treatment.

During the treatment, which lasts about two weeks, you need to observe personal hygiene – wash the infected area with soap before applying the ointment and change your underwear.

To buy drugs in pharmacies, or to order them. Use carefully and after consulting a doctor. Recommend tinctures with which you can treat the fungus yourself:

1. Mix for lotions containing 1% resorcinol solution.
2. Calcium Chloride Solution (Ten percent).Sold ready-to-use.
3. A solution of iodine for alcohol (One – two percent), after a week of use, change with compresses of sulfur tar ointment (four percent), which should be done for two to three weeks.
4. “Mycozolone” or “Mikoseptin” – antifungal ointments.
5. Dilute Burov’s fluid in water in a ratio of one to five to twenty. The prescription of concentration remains with the physician.

Basic rules for treatment

• Before using the ointment, creams or tinctures, the skin infected with the fungus should be washed with soap and dried.Read carefully the instructions for the preparation.
• Dry the affected area with powder or talcum powder.
• Apply to healthy skin in the vicinity of the affected area.
• Wash your hands with soap and water after applying the ointment.
• Change underwear, bed linen, clothes daily. Wash at high temperatures, in which the fungus dies. Make sure that the washing temperature does not damage the clothes.
• If the treatment does not give an effect within two weeks – consult a doctor.

When the treatment is incorrect, the fungus turns into a sluggish, inconspicuous form or becomes chronic, and will annoy during the hot period.

Folk recipes for fungus in the groin

Treatment with methods already repeatedly tested by the people will help remove itching, relieve inflammation and normalize the skin condition.

Tinctures from natural ingredients and medicinal herbs should be used together with creams, and not instead of them.

1. White birch tincture.
   To insist in a secluded and dark place for five days birch leaves brewed in vodka. After – lubricate the affected areas of the epidermis.
2. Salt treatment.
   Such treatment is the most accessible and cheapest, but also effective. For two glasses of warm water – the same tablespoons of salt. Make lotions from the solution on the fungal areas.
3. Garlic treatment.
   Wild garlic is recommended, but homemade garlic can also work. Chop the garlic and apply to the affected skin.Please note that the leather will smell bad after this.
4. Treatment with the collection of medicinal herbs. Take three tbsp. spoons of chamomile, St. John’s wort, yarrow, eucalyptus, lingonberry leaves, violet herbs – mix all the herbs. Pour ten times the mass of boiling water. Cover and let it brew, and then strain. Take half a glass orally three times a day.

Do not allow the development of mycosis of the groin area – take preventive measures, and then you will hardly have to fight the fungus, and the possibility of the development of pathology will be minimized.

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Treatment of inguinal fungus

Inguinal fungus, or epidermophytosis, is a contagious disease. Pathology rarely manifests itself as an independent lesion. Fungal diseases usually require an integrated approach to treatment. Below will be considered the most effective methods and means of combating epidermophytosis.

How to treat a fungus in the groin

An important factor in the early achievement of a therapeutic effect is the patient’s constant adherence to all the doctor’s recommendations.Often, fungal lesions in the groin need to be treated within 2 months. As a rule, the male sex, at the first positive results, abandons the initiated course of therapy, which contributes to the subsequent recurrence of the infection in a more aggressive form.

Treatment of inguinal fungus is based on the systemic intake of medications, but in parallel, experts advise to fight the disease and other methods. The use of proven folk recipes is appropriate here. Unconventional methods of treating inguinal fungus are often more effective than conventional ones.This is due to the lack of resistance in pathogens to multicomponent folk remedies. It is important to note that there are nuances in the treatment of dermatomycosis in the weaker and stronger sex.

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Treatment of fungus in the groin in men

Dermatomycosis can be in remission for a long time, which complicates the diagnosis.Typically, in men, fungal skin diseases in the groin simultaneously affect the feet and genital area. With advanced forms, the infection can spread to other parts of the body. For this reason, in order to avoid subsequent relapses, it will be necessary to purchase not only an ointment for the fungus in the groin of men, but also a disinfectant spray for shoes.

Colonies of the pathogenic pathogen can be completely exterminated only by long boiling of the patient’s clothes with laundry soap. In case the question of how to cure fungus in the groin of men is relevant for you, try changing the type of clothing a little first.With epidermophytosis, experts do not recommend wearing trousers or underwear that are adjacent to the body.

How to treat a fungus in the groin area in women

The primary focus of dermatomycosis in women appears under the breast or between the buttocks. Fungus in women usually occurs from tight-fitting panties or tight bras, under which the skin sweats. Another inalienable attribute of a lady’s wardrobe, due to the peculiarities of tailoring, squeezes small vessels, which creates favorable conditions for the development of epidermophytosis.The correct choice of underwear is not the least important in the treatment of inguinal fungus in women. Doctors recommend giving preference to products made from natural fabrics with a wide elastic band.

How to treat a fungus

Therapy for epidermophytosis is based on the use of special medications. For the most part, anti-inflammatory ointments are used. When the problem has gone too far, antifungal drugs in the form of injections or pills may be prescribed. You should not make diagnoses on your own and decide how to treat the fungus.This approach will do more harm than good. Inguinal fungus treatment should be based on the advice of an experienced doctor. In parallel with traditional methods of therapy, folk remedies approved by a specialist can also be used.

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Antifungal ointments for the intimate area

Treatment of a fungus in the groin is accompanied by the use of topical agents based on clotrimazole or terbinafine.In the absence of abscesses on the patient’s body, ulcers, the affected area is treated with iodine for several days before using ointments and creams. The application of the antifungal composition to the perineal area should be accompanied by preliminary hygiene procedures. In order to avoid the development of resistance to the drugs used in pathogens, the latter must be changed every 2 weeks. The most effective antifungal ointments for inguinal dermatomycosis are:

• Clotrimazole;
• Triderm;
• Miconazole;
• Candide B;
• Lamisil;
• Lotrimin.

Systemic treatment of groin fungus

Therapy for dermatomycosis, as a rule, is reduced to the use of azoles. When the disease is accompanied by a severe clinical picture, the patient is prescribed pills, injections of special solutions. Systemic treatment of symptoms of inguinal fungus allows you to achieve a pronounced therapeutic effect after a few days from the beginning of the course. Oral administration and injection should be complemented by the use of topical agents.From modern drugs of systemic action against inguinal dermatomycosis can be distinguished:

• Biosed;
• Saparal;
• Sanguirithrin.

Folk remedies for fungus

Unconventional methods of therapy for epidermophytosis inguinal are often more useful and effective than conservative ones. Folk recipes for the most part consist of various plant components that a person can collect on their own, only once having seen a photo of the desired herb.Remember to test the ingredients for allergenicity before using any collection.

Inguinal ringworm can be treated at home:

1. Compresses with celandine. Freshly harvested grass must be crushed to a state of gruel. The resulting mixture should be placed on a bandage, and then applied to the affected area for half an hour. The duration of the course of treatment for the fungus is 10 days.
2. Birch infusion. About 20 birch leaves need to be poured with 100 ml of vodka and left to infuse for 5 days.With the resulting solution, it is necessary to lubricate the place of localization of the fungus twice a day – until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear.
3. Garlic ointment. The plant can be ingested and applied to the affected skin in the form of a gruel several times a day. It is especially good to cleanse the body with garlic, for this you need to swallow crushed slices of it before going to bed, washing it down with a fermented milk drink.

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Reviews

Alena, 38 years old For a long time she was treated for inguinal fungus by various means, but only Triderm helped me get rid of the sore.At first, she relieved the symptoms with Nystatin, but soon the pathogen probably got used to this medicine. Suprastin saved herself from severe itching. I can also say that I was getting better from the soda and salt baths.

Oleg, 27 years old The fungus picked up in the winter. Apparently, because of warm clothes, diaper rash appeared in the groin fold, which I did not notice in time. Due to inattention, this place was chosen by a pathogen. For about a week I was looking for an effective ointment against fungus in the groin in men, in the end I settled on Mycosol.Not a bad remedy, it quickly helped to cope with the disease.

Marina, 45 years old Considering my bitter experience in finding the optimal remedy for inguinal fungus, I can say that only Biosed in injections works with advanced forms of pathology. After the introduction, the inflamed foci on the body turn pale, the terrible itching goes away. After a week, the fungus gradually ceases to prevail, the former efficiency returns.

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Inguinal fungus

Inguinal fungus is an unpleasant disease that affects both adults and adolescents. Most often, the fungus in the groin occurs in men.

The main causes of the fungus are constantly humid environment, increased sweating. The most common variant of the onset of the disease is non-compliance with the rules of hygiene. Risk areas where you can catch the disease are public baths, saunas, swimming pools.

Fungus treatment lasts approximately 1.5 months. It all depends on the degree of the disease. You should not self-medicate, it is better to consult a specialist at the first symptoms. After diagnosis, he will prescribe the correct treatment. And remember, fungus is better prevented than cured.

1. Inguinal fungus
2. Varieties
3. Reasons
4. Inguinal fungus symptoms
5. Diagnosis of the disease
6. Treatment of fungus in the groin
7. Rules for the treatment of fungus in the groin
8. How to treat epidermophytosis in women
9. Non-traditional treatment of inguinal fungus
10. Prevention is the best solution to the problem

Inguinal fungus

Inguinal fungus is not a very pleasant phenomenon in human life.When faced with it, it is necessary to find the best treatment option. With the development of the fungus in the groin area, the affected areas become plump and yellowish in color. When looking through a microscope, whole colonies of mycelium are visible.

Infection with inguinal fungus occurs in a constantly humid environment, increased sweating, high ambient temperatures, and impaired carbohydrate-fat metabolism in the body.

The most common variant of inguinal infection is infection through objects used by a person with this disease, for example, a washcloth, a bath towel.Public saunas, baths, hospitals are considered to be at increased risk of infection. Most often, men are susceptible to the disease.

Varieties

Today, it is customary to distinguish between three types of fungus in the groin, which are most often diagnosed in people aged 17-45 years:

1. Athlete’s groin. It is considered a very contagious and easily transmitted type of mycosis, which can be picked up in a bath, pool, public shower or through a washcloth, towel or underwear with which the patient has been in contact.Most often, it affects the inguinal-femoral folds with bright red large spots. Itching is moderate. Inguinal epidermophytosis is much more often diagnosed in men with overweight problems, hyperhidrosis or diabetes mellitus. In especially obese men, there may be a migration of lesions to the abdomen and chest. There is an acute onset, often transforming into a chronic form that lasts for months or even years. Exacerbations can occur during a hot period.
2. Candidiasis.In 80% of cases, candidiasis affects the genitals of women and men, but there are also cases when yeast-like fungi caused the appearance of red spots, whitish plaque, burning and itching in the groin area. Characteristic differences are the crimson color and the shiny surface of the lesions. Localization – inguinal-femoral and intergluteal folds. Erosion and maceration of the epidermis is almost always observed. Infection usually occurs through sexual contact, less often through personal hygiene items.
3. Inguinal rubrophytosis.A fairly common disease that occurs in people aged 20-35 years. A characteristic difference is red-brown spots the size of a small coin, which can merge with each other and form large lesions. The spots are covered with scales, in some cases with bubbles and crusts. If hair is present at the site of the lesion, then in 80% of cases they are involved in the process, become dull and easily break off. Itching is stronger than with epidermophytosis. Localization – buttocks, inner thighs, scrotum, less often pubis and anus.Infection occurs both through direct contact with a sick person, and through the use of personal hygiene items.

Some doctors still attribute erythrasma to one of the types of fungus in the groin, but a more detailed study of the disease allowed them to be classified in a category intermediate between fungi and bacteria – actinomycosis. erythrasma is also characterized by a lesion of the inguinal-femoral and gluteal folds with dirty brown spots the size of small coins.

Reasons

The main reason for the appearance of the fungus in the groin is mycoses of the genus epidermophytos, dermatophytes and Candida.The provoking factors are usually:

• Increased sweating in the groin-femoral folds;
• Permanent skin maceration;

90,030 microtrauma and open wounds;

• Constant humidity in the groin area.

Ignoring personal hygiene rules can also contribute to the development of the process. There is also a category of people at risk:

1. obese;
2. diabetes mellitus;

90,030 regularly visiting public baths, saunas, showers and swimming pools;

90,030 leading hectic lives;

3. often faced with stressful situations;
4. suffering from mycosis of the feet.

It has also been proven that men encounter fungus in the groin much more often than women, especially athletes, hot shop workers and miners who regularly face high humidity in the groin-femoral folds.

Symptoms of inguinal fungus

The symptoms of inguinal fungus are quite typical and difficult to miss. We refer to the manifestations of the following points:

• Round spots with well-defined edges appear on the skin.
• Depending on the stage of the spot, they range in color from pale pink to brownish brown.
• The spots are somewhat raised above the surface of the skin.
• A clear tendency towards annular peripheral growth and spot fusion can be noted. Merging, the spots form a clear patterned pattern, which can also be attributed to the characteristic symptom of the inguinal fungus.
• The edges of the spots are always covered with a wide variety of eruptions. Moreover, it can be both bubbles and pustules or erosion, which, after opening, lead to severe itching.It should be noted that the process of birth and healing of vesicles is not uniform, to the reception, in the central part it is already possible to diagnose the healing of the rash, and on the periphery they are just beginning to pour out.
• Note the fact that the affected area, even without obvious erosion, can lead to severe itching. As a result, the patient begins to scratch the site of itching and only aggravates the disease, as it opens access to associated infections. The fungus passes into the stage of a weeping rash, and skin manifestations begin, very similar to eczema.
• Gradually the stain enters the stage of regression, the color becomes less intense, turning into a brown color, and the stain itself begins to peel off.

Diagnosis of the disease

The disease has characteristic features that can be easily diagnosed:

1. the appearance of painful embossed rashes;
2. burning and itching;
3. redness and peeling of the skin in the affected area.

The lesion often extends beyond the groin.In men, the scrotum and penis are affected.

For a more accurate diagnosis, sometimes it is necessary to use the method of microbiological analysis, for which it is required to take a scraping of skin scales.

Treatment of fungus in the groin

To treat the fungus in the groin, regular use of medications is necessary. The course of treatment must be completed until the end, on average it takes 2 months.

If the fungus is not treated, it will return.During treatment, you need to wear loose underwear; dryness must be observed in the affected area.

Talc or anti-fungus powder can be used to ensure dryness. To treat the disease, antifungal drugs must be taken internally, and sodium silver lotions can be used externally. The fungus in the groin area is treated with drugs used to relieve inflammation.

In the absence of ulcers and pustules on the affected skin, you can lubricate it with iodine for 7 days, after which antifungal ointment for 3 to 5 days.With very severe inflammation, creams and ointments from the fungus in the groin can be used, which contain glucocorticoid substances and soda, which relieve inflammation.

As a remedy for fungus in the groin, an ointment is often used, which contains clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine.

Rules for the treatment of fungus in the groin

The following rules must be observed during treatment:

• Before applying the ointment against the fungus in the groin, wash the affected area of ​​the skin and the healthy skin surrounding it thoroughly with soap and water;
• application of ointment is recommended not only on the affected area, but also on healthy skin around;
• the use of the ointment should be carried out in accordance with the instructions;
• if there is no improvement within 2 weeks, you need to see a doctor;
• during treatment, you need to change your underwear, clothing and bedding daily;
• if 2 different areas are affected by a fungus, they must be treated simultaneously in order to exclude the possibility of transferring the infection.
  Rarely, compresses with Burov’s liquid can be used to treat inguinal fungus. The duration of treatment in this way is approximately 2 weeks. If left untreated, the disease can last for a very long period, even several years.

How to treat epidermophytosis in women

Separately, let’s say about the treatment of a woman’s inguinal fungus. Since we have already written that in the fair sex, this fungus is rarely an independent disease, and often goes like a mixed problem, then the treatment should cover all variants of the disease.

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Treatment of inguinal fungus in men

Everyone is a carrier of spores of various fungi. Why do we need them? The topic has been little studied and up to the present time pundits cannot answer this question with accuracy. But a fungus of different etiology lives both on the surface of the body and inside the body of each individual on earth. This neighborhood does not interfere with the flow of our life as long as we are healthy and young. Although, under certain circumstances, anyone can get infected.

A healthy person, observing personal hygiene, with high protective immune functions, is less susceptible to fungal diseases. An organism weakened by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diabetes mellitus, the endocrine system, phimosis, obesity, can be attacked by fungal skin lesions.

Frequent use of hormones and antibiotics will push the dormant fungus to awaken. By visiting the gym, bath or pool, there is a chance to provoke infection. It is unacceptable to use someone else’s shoes, other things for individual use.A weakened organism is a favorable place for the growth of the fungus.

Different mushrooms provoke different diseases:

• Epidermophytosis.
• Rubrofit.
• Trichophytosis.
• Candidiasis.
• Deprive.

These are the main types of fungal infections of the groin in men, the signs and consequences of which are strikingly different.

Inguinal fungus is a skin disease that predominantly affects adult men. Inguinal epidermophytosis is localized in the pubic region, inner thighs, groin.

• Tight underwear and trousers.
• Overweight.
• Humid and hot climate.
• Tactile infection in fungal diseases of the extremities.
• Corticosteroid ointments and gels, their long-term use.

The first manifestations of the fungus in the groin are ignored by some men and taken as an allergy to food or alcohol. The hope that “it will pass by itself” in such a situation is inappropriate. It is necessary to consult a doctor for any manifestations of discomfort in the groin area.

• Red spots in the groin, pubis or thighs.
• Peeling of the skin, the appearance of bubbles.
• Itching in the groin.

At an early stage, inguinal epidermophytosis in men is quickly cured if you choose the right cream or topical ointment: Triderm, Pimafucin, Tetraborat, Clotrimazole.

It is important not to start the disease, diagnose correctly and on time, and treat with antifungal drugs.

Inguinal dermatophytosis does not affect the area of ​​the penis and scrotum.

It is important not to confuse with a fungus in the groin, provoked by Candida yeast spores.

Yeast fungus or urogenital candidiasis

A very unpleasant disease that differs from dermatophytosis by the causative agent of the fungus. Candidiasis is a more dangerous type of yeast spores. There is a lesion of the skin, mucous membranes, with penetration into the internal organs. In the human body, the Candida fungus stimulates the production of antibodies. For this reason, it is dangerous for chronic relapses.

The pathogen can be brought in from the anus or from the mouth, from another person or an infected object.

Factors provoking the appearance of yeast in the groin in men:

1. Weakened immunity.
2. Intestinal dysbiosis.
3. Lack of vitamins and minerals.
4. Synthetic underwear that induces excessive perspiration.
5. Non-compliance with personal hygiene.
6. Incorrect power supply.
7. Unprotected intercourse.
8. Taking antibiotics.
9. HIV infection.
10. Obesity.

With a yeast infection, complications develop:

• Balanoposthitis – damage to the foreskin.
• Balanitis – inflammation of the glans penis.
• Candidal urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).
• Candidal pneumonia (fungal infection of the lungs).
• Heart, kidneys, liver, eyes are affected.

The first signs of a lesion in the groin suggest a sexually transmitted disease.You should not prescribe treatment yourself without establishing an accurate diagnosis.

Diagnosis of inguinal fungus:

• Visual inspection of the groin area.
• Blood test.
• Culture (scraping) to identify a specific type of fungal spores.

Since there are about 5 subspecies of yeast, only a doctor, based on the results of laboratory tests, will make the correct diagnosis and prescribe treatment. Suspicion of a yeast fungus will require an HIV test and a biochemical blood test.

Inguinal yeast symptoms

Inguinal fungus in men, caused by yeast spores, is expressed by the following symptoms:

1. Intolerable itching in the glans penis and groin.
2. Red spots in the groin and foreskin.
3. Discharge from the penis is whitish in color.
4. Potency impaired, may haunt uncontrolled eruptions.
5. Urination is painful.
6. Small rashes in the groin area and on the glans penis.

These symptoms cannot be ignored. The fungus will progress and become more severe.

Urogenital candidiasis and inguinal dermatophytosis refer to inguinal fungi in men. Whatever kind of mushrooms provoked a disease in the groin, you can’t hesitate!

Medicine therapy

To obtain a consistently positive result, the treatment of inguinal fungus in men is carried out in a complex manner.The first step is to make every effort to increase immunity. Choose the right cream, ointment, spray. If necessary, tablets and capsules, infusions, decoctions, etc.

Basic creams and ointments:

1. Pimafucin – reduces burning, redness, itching in the groin. It is recommended to apply to sore skin areas 4-5 times a day. The course will last up to two weeks. Massage a small amount onto the penis, testicles, groin and groin area. The drug is hypoallergenic, well tolerated, but individual reactions to the components of the drug are possible.
2. Triderm is an antifungal ointment that actively fights against itching and burning. Good tolerance, excellent performance. Apply twice a day, weekly treatment gives good results. Contraindications – tuberculosis, herpes, chickenpox, allergies.
3. Clotrimazole – antibacterial cream has a detrimental effect on pathogenic fungi, blocks the synthesis of sterols. It is used twice a day by processing the foreskin and the entire phallus. Analogs: Forkan, Nizoral, Candide, Ekodax, Nofungin.

The chronic form of the fungus in the groin is much more difficult to treat.To suppress fungal growth, drugs with a stronger effect are used – Flucostat, Kanefron, Diflucan, Orungal. Antimicrobial, immunomodulating, antiviral drugs: Neovir, Orcipol, Neo-Penotran.

The direct effect of drugs at the cellular level removes the infection of the body, the external painful symptoms in the groin stop and subside, the discharge from the penis disappears.

The treatment prescribed by the doctor must be completed in full, and the first signs of relief in no case give a reason to stop taking medications.

To achieve complete recovery, you cannot stop the course for a month.

Using strong drugs for a long time, you should pay attention to the process of curing the inguinal infection. In case of burning sensation, irritation on the head or in the groin after applying the gel or ointment, the drug used should be discarded. In the absence of improvement, it is necessary to choose a remedy with a more effective action.

Rules for effective therapy

During the treatment of an inguinal infection in men, certain rules must be followed.

1. Intimate intimacy is prohibited even with the use of a condom until complete recovery.
2. Hygienic procedures during the treatment period must be carried out without fail: daily shower, change of linen, thorough washing of hands after using the toilet.
3. Apply local medicines only to clean surfaces.
4. It is useful to wash and rinse the affected genitals with calendula and chamomile tinctures.
5. A hot bath is contraindicated; in general, it is better to limit yourself to a shower.
6. Do not use all sorts of perfumes so as not to provoke irritation.
7. Observe the course of recovery and, in the absence of results, visit the attending physician to correct the treatment.

Diet

Foods feeding fungal organisms must be excluded at the time of taking medications:

• Fast food.
• Sweets, pastries.
• Smoking and spicy dishes.
• Alcohol.
• Lactose-containing products.
• Reduce consumption of coffee and tea.

If low immunity is detected, support the body with a course of vitamins B2, B6, C and PP. It will not hurt to remove the remaining toxins by taking enterosorbents.

Without delaying treatment, it is quite possible to avoid complications, to fully restore health.

Phytotherapy

1. Alternative medicine advises to treat an ailment in the groin by introducing garlic into the diet. Its use is capable of acting on yeast spores.The best way is to grind 5 teeth and swallow on an empty stomach in the morning.
2. Garlic oil is prepared for external use in the treatment of inguinal fungus. Add 5-6 chopped cloves of garlic to 4 tablespoons of refined vegetable oil. The agent should be insisted and lubricated with it in the morning and in the evening of the affected skin area.
3. The antiseptic effect of chamomile and calendula in the treatment of inguinal infections is used in the form of a decoction. Rinsing and compresses can help soothe irritation.
4. Juniper cones, drenched in boiling water, insist and use as a compress.
5. It is useful to use antiseptic preparations of medicinal herbs in the form of tea.
6. Compresses with tar ointment have a soothing effect on the fungus in the groin.
7. From flax, oak bark, yarrow, taken in equal proportions, decoctions are prepared for compresses.

To defeat the inguinal fungus in men, only complex treatment is used. In parallel with medications, you can use folk remedies.

The fungus is successfully treated using lasertophoresis. Radiation prevents the multiplication of fungal spores, heals, increases the protective functions of the body.

And finally – do not forget about the simple rules of prevention:

• When visiting public baths, saunas, do not touch walls, bars, do not walk barefoot.
• Do not use someone else’s soap, washcloth, towel.
• In hot weather, apply powder or talcum powder to the groin area.
• Even the smallest inflammations should be urgently treated without giving the fungus a chance to multiply.
• Get up more often, doing sedentary work in hot weather.
• Wear loose underwear made from natural fabrics.
• Observe daily personal hygiene.

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• Features of treatment

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90,000 Epidermophytosis – forms of the disease (inguinal, athlete’s foot), causes and symptoms, photo. Features of epidermophytosis in men, women, children

Athlete’s groin
, or inguinal fungus, is a type of skin lesion that occurs mainly in large folds of the skin.The usual localization of this disease is the groin area
.

If the disease is in an advanced stage, it can spread to other places – most often the inner thighs, buttocks, legs, as well as the area under the mammary glands in women.

Epidermophytosis groin is a fungal disease and is quite widespread among adult men. In women, this disease is much less common.

Exciter

Reasons

The fungus is found on the scales of the skin of a sick person and can be transmitted to healthy people by touching or through objects with which the patient has come in contact.Usually infected through towels, underwear, shoes, socks, washcloths, any sports equipment
.

Often this disease can be contracted in public places such as saunas, showers, changing rooms, baths, beaches.

The likelihood of infection with epidermophytosis groin increases with the following factors:

• 
  the presence of fungal diseases of the feet and hands in humans
• 
  obesity, which results in many folds of skin in a person, which are difficult to care for
• 
  skin scratches – makes it easier for the fungus to enter the body
• 
  high sweating, which creates favorable conditions for the growth of the fungus
• 
  non-compliance with hygiene, diaper rash
• 
  disorders in the endocrine system
• 
  reduced immunity

Symptoms

The disease manifests itself on the skin in the form of scaly patches of red or pink color
, at first small, but eventually growing in the form of a ring to an area of ​​up to 10 square meters.see. Around these spots, the skin becomes inflamed, reddens, sometimes there are signs of edema.

Small blisters filled with a cloudy liquid may appear on the affected areas. Gradually, the foci of the disease grow to the nearby areas of the skin, with the extinction of inflammation in the center of the lesion. In the place where the disease began to manifest itself, the skin will look clean.

A characteristic sign of epidermophytosis inguinal is that the appearance and growth of these spots are almost always accompanied by burning or itching, as well as discomfort with any movements affecting the affected areas.

The groin areas, the outer or inner thighs, the scrotum, and the penis are most often affected.

In some cases – a fold between the buttocks, armpits, and in women, lesions of areas located under the mammary glands are not uncommon. In men, the groin may still develop, which for a non-professional has similar symptoms. Sometimes the disease can spread to, and in very rare cases, even to the nails.

How to treat epidermophytosis groin

Treatment of this disease begins only with a thorough examination of the patient.It is not only the external forms of the manifestation of epidermophytosis that matter, but also the tests for fungi carried out in laboratory conditions. If an accurate diagnosis is made, the doctor prescribes a course of treatment.

In the treatment of epidermophytosis groin, complex therapy is used, which includes antifungal ointments, anti-inflammatory drugs and antihistamines.

In some cases, the patient suffers from intolerance to some of the above drugs. In this case, it will be advisable to use alternative methods of treating epidermophytosis inguinal at home
.

To prevent the development of epidermophytosis inguinal, certain rules of personal hygiene are required:

• 
  Never use other people’s washcloths, towels, linen, dressing gowns, and also do not allow other people to use their belongings, especially those who are already infected with any skin diseases.
• 
  Use products to combat excessive body sweating.
• 
  In case of obesity – to carry out water procedures more often, paying special attention to skin folds.
• 
  In public places such as baths, saunas, beaches, swimming pools, be sure to wear your slippers or flip flops.

When the first signs of epidermophytosis inguinal are found, you should immediately consult a doctor. The sooner treatment for this disease begins, the smaller the area it can spread. The duration of treatment for this disease is quite long, therefore, in no case should it be delayed.

Epidermophytosis of the hands and feet in dermatology occupies a special place.This fungal disease is common in all countries of the world. The largest percentage of cases is made up of certain groups of the population: bath workers, athletes, hot shop workers, miners, etc. Pathology is more common in cities than in rural areas. Children rarely get sick with this ailment.

In the article we will talk about athlete’s foot, consider the forms of this disease, and talk about the methods of treatment.

Causes of occurrence

The development of the disease is associated with infection with the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes.It is also the causative agent in the case of nail or inguinal epidermophytosis. From sick people to healthy people, the transmission of the fungus is carried out by contact, as a rule, in public pools, baths, saunas, showers, gyms, as well as through public items.

In a sick person, fungal spores are located in the stratum corneum of the epidermis, the scales of which are abundantly exfoliated with epidermophytosis of the feet. Thus, the fungus gets on the rugs of shower stalls, on insoles of shoes, on rugs and washcloths, where it persists for a long time, especially in humid and warm climates.

Not all people are infected with Trichophyton mentagrophytes resulting in athlete’s foot. The onset of the disease is favored by trophic disorders in the lower extremities, which occur with varicose veins, accompanied by chronic venous insufficiency, with diabetes mellitus, deep thrombosis of peripheral vessels, atherosclerosis, vegetative vascular dystonia, polyneuropathy. Narrowed interdigital spaces, high sweating of the feet, alkaline sweat reaction, flat feet can also contribute to the development of athlete’s foot.

Types of disease

In modern clinical dermatology, different forms of athlete’s foot are distinguished. There are five of them in total:

• squamous;
• intertriginous;
• erased;
• dyshidrotic;
• nail.

Form data can be transformed into one another or combined with each other. Let’s talk about each variety in more detail.

Squamous form

With this variant of the disease, the lesions can be both extensive and small.Squamous athlete’s foot (see photo below) is characterized by the appearance of peeling and slight redness on the arches. Sometimes patients complain of mild and intermittent itching. In epidemiological terms, this form of the disease is the most dangerous, since it can proceed unnoticed by a person, but for others it acts as a source of infection.

With an exacerbation, squamous epidermophytosis can turn into dyshidrotic, and, on the contrary, dyshidrotic form can end in squamous.Pathology always first affects one side, but eventually moves on to the other.

Intertriginous form

It often develops when there is already a mild squamous athlete’s foot. The photo below demonstrates that the fungus affects the interdigital folds, usually between the fourth and fifth fingers, less often between the rest. The pathological process in some cases can spread to the back of the foot and flexor surfaces of the fingers. In the interdigital folds, cracks are formed, along the periphery surrounded by a peeling whitish stratum corneum of the epidermis.

Intertriginous epidermophytosis of the feet causes the following symptoms: weeping, itching, soreness when erosions appear. The pathological process is long, in winter it can subside, and in the summer it can become aggravated again. Loosening of the stratum corneum, the presence of cracks create optimal conditions for the penetration of streptococcal infection, leading to the development of thrombophlebitis, chronic erysipelas of the legs.

Dyshidrotic form

The disease is manifested by the appearance of bubbles in the area of ​​the foot, which, as a rule, are small in size and are located in groups.Over time, these bubbles merge with each other and form multi-chambered formations. After opening, an eroded surface with a rim of macerated epidermis on the periphery remains in their place. Then the pathological process spreads to the outer lateral surface of the foot, a single focus of infection arises.

Dyshidrotic epidermophytosis of the feet is manifested by itching and soreness in the affected areas. It is possible to attach a secondary infection, in which case the contents of the vesicles become cloudy, pus is released during opening and lymphadenitis and lymphangitis develop.When the inflammatory phenomena subside, erosion heals and new bubbles no longer appear, we can say that the pathology has taken on a squamous character.

The course of the disease is torpid, long, exacerbations occur in summer and spring. Localization of the lesion is usually one-sided. In addition to the above symptoms, dyshidrotic epidermophytosis gives a temperature reaction, general malaise, and headache. Epidermophytides appear – common allergic rashes.The acute phase lasts on average one to two months, during this period the disease responds well to treatment, but relapses also occur.

Erased form

This variant of the disease has subtle symptoms. It manifests itself as small foci of peeling or cracks in the interdigital spaces.

Epidermophytosis of nails

Pathology begins with changes in the free edge of the nail in the form of yellow stripes and spots. Then the entire nail plate thickens and turns yellow. It easily breaks down and crumbles, subungual hyperkeratosis occurs (horny masses accumulate).Sometimes the opposite situation happens: the nail becomes thinner and it is rejected from the nail bed – this process is called onycholysis. Often, the nail plates on the first and fifth toes are affected. The pathological process does not affect the fingers of the hands.

Diagnostics

The diagnosis is made on the basis of the doctor’s registration of characteristic clinical manifestations and the detection of fungal mycelium filaments during microscopic examination. Material for analysis in intertriginous and dyshidrotic forms of the disease should be taken along the periphery of the foci from the exfoliated macerated epidermis.In the case of a squamous form, scales are scraped off from the foci. As for the nail plates, the horny masses are scraped off with a scalpel, or the free edge of the nail is cut off with scissors. The resulting material is soaked in a caustic alkali solution and examined with a high magnification under a microscope.

Epidermophytosis of the feet: treatment

Treatment can be done at home with over-the-counter medications and foot care. However, if the pathology has developed against the background of diabetes mellitus, there is a large lesion area or a secondary infection has joined, it is necessary to consult a specialist.

Antifungal drugs such as Lamisil, Lotrimin, Mikatin, Tinactin are used. They come in different forms: solutions, creams, gels, lotions, sprays, powders, ointments. These are local preparations, that is, those that are applied directly to the skin. The therapy is carried out for one to six weeks.

In the event of a vesicular infection (blisters), the feet should be blotted several times a day with the solution for at least three days, until the liquid disappears from the bubbles.After that, you need to apply an antifungal cream.

To prevent epidermophytosis of the feet reoccurring, the treatment should be carried out with high quality, all prescribed medications should be used until the symptoms are eliminated. Avoid using hydrocortisone cream in case of fungal infection, unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Foot care

The feet should be kept dry and clean by:

• Dry the skin between the toes after taking a bath or swimming;
• Wear socks at home;
• to walk in shoes that allow the foot to breathe;
• Wear moisture-wicking cotton socks and change them twice a day;
• Apply antifungal powder or talcum powder to the feet;
• Walking in flip-flops in public pools, saunas and similar places.

In the presence of athlete’s foot after taking a bath or shower, first dry the groin area, and only then the legs. Also, first of all, you need to put on socks, and then underwear. Such actions will prevent the further spread of the fungal infection from the feet to the inguinal zone, which can lead to epidermophytosis inguinal.

Some people do not treat the pathology in question, because they do not have severe symptoms. However, it should be remembered that untreated epidermophytosis can lead to cracks and blisters, and this is already fraught with the addition of a severe bacterial infection.In addition, if you do not treat the disease, you can infect other people with it.

A feature of epidermophytosis is its selectivity, that is, it affects areas of the skin that are more often exposed to moisture, with an abundance of sweat glands – armpits and groin folds, feet.

On contact with the skin, especially when it has weak protection or damage, a filamentous fungus develops from the spores. Penetrating into the thickness of the epidermis, it feeds on its cells, multiplies, causing a focus of damage and an inflammatory process.The disease has a tendency to spread rapidly, enlarge the focus, as well as a prolonged recurrent course, is resistant to treatment.

Important! The high contagiousness (the ability to be quickly transmitted) of epidermophytosis contributes to its spread in collectives, public places (swimming pools, baths, gyms). Therefore, along with the treatment of epidermophytosis, an important role is given to preventive measures for its spread.

What are the causes of the occurrence?

The main source of infection is a sick person.The pathogen can get on the skin through direct contact, as well as indirectly, that is, through common items
(towels, clothes, shoes, pool water, gym surface, floor mats, bed linen). Spores of the fungus can also come from the external environment – soil, puddles, and so on.

Fortunately, not everyone develops the disease when exposed to the pathogen. Healthy, dry and intact skin resists fungus penetration
. The spread of the disease is facilitated by a number of provoking factors, such as:

1. Prolonged exposure to high humidity.
2. Work with high ambient temperatures (hot shops, food factories).
3. Excessive sweating.
4. Violation of the rules of skin hygiene.
5. Impact of production factors (chemical agents, skin trauma, cracks).
6. Obesity.
7. Decreased immunity.
8. Weakening of the body after radiation therapy, chemotherapy in cancer patients.
9. Endocrine diseases (diabetes, thyroid insufficiency).

Remember. Infection with epidermophytosis fungus can be completely avoided if the reasons for the development of the infection are eliminated.

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How do various types of epidermophytosis manifest?

Depending on the location of the fungus on the body, epidermophytosis can be of 3 types:

• inguinal;
  

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• nail plates.
  

Athlete’s groin

In this form of the disease, foci of infection are located in the groin folds, between the buttocks, and can spread to the skin of the pelvis and chest. Inguinal epidermophytosis in men can also affect the skin of the penis and testicles, the scalp.

In women, epidermophytosis inguinal is often located in the armpits, in the folds under the mammary glands, on the skin of the pubis; in obese women, foci often appear under the folds of the abdomen.

The lesions have the appearance of red, clearly defined spots of various sizes, with peeling of the skin, the presence of small vesicles with liquid. Severe itching of the skin is characteristic, and when a secondary infection joins, a burning sensation appears.

Important. People who are overweight, have fat folds and excessive sweating are most susceptible to epidermophytosis groin. They should be especially careful to follow the rules of personal hygiene.

Epidermophytosis of the skin of the feet

On the feet, the fungus selects the interdigital spaces and the peripheral parts of the foot adjacent to them, that is, places where there are more sweat glands and higher skin moisture. A gradual development is characteristic – from slight peeling to deep cracks and ulcers.

Epidermophytosis of the feet can occur in the following clinical forms:

• erased;
  
• hyperkeratotic;
  
• intertriginous;
  
• dyshidrotic.
  

With erased form
diseases, itching is noted, as well as peeling of the skin in the interdigital spaces and on the plantar surface of the foot, shallow cracks may form. Hyperkeratotic form
is characterized by the appearance of a nodular rash and multiple horny scales and itching.

Intertriginous form
is characterized by oozing, inflammation and detachment of the skin of the interdigital spaces, the appearance of deep cracks. Itching and burning is accompanied by pain in the cracks, it is felt during walking. With dyshidrotic form
the skin of the feet is covered with small itchy blisters with a clear liquid. They burst, forming erosion and ulcers, and a burning sensation appears.

Important. At the first symptoms of epidermophytosis – peeling of the skin on the feet, in the interdigital spaces – it is necessary to consult a doctor until the disease becomes more severe.

Epidermophytosis of nails

Nail damage is most often combined with elements of the disease on the skin. The nail plates become covered with yellow spots, lose their shine, and longitudinal stripes appear. Further, thickening and stratification of the plates is observed, they become loose, crumble, rise above the nail bed, exfoliate.

What is the treatment?

Treatment of epidermophytosis consists of the systemic use of drugs and local exposure. Anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed: “Diclofenac”, “Indomethacin”, “Ibuprofen” and their analogues
. When a secondary infection joins, broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed from a number of cephalosporins ( “Cephalexin”, “Cefotaxime”, “Cefaclor”
and others), fluoroquinolones ( “Ciprofloxacin”, “Enoxacin”
and analogues).

Antihistamines are also included in the number of drugs for epidermophytosis ( “Tavegil”
and analogues), B vitamins and vitamin-mineral complexes.

Local treatment depends on the clinical form and location of the fungus.

Treatment of epidermophytosis inguinal

In women, the disease usually proceeds in a milder form, exacerbations are characteristic in the hot summer period. For the treatment of epidermophytosis inguinal in women, antifungal drugs are also prescribed: “Cyclopirox”, “Nystatin”, “Griseofulvin”. Locally prescribed antifungal ointments: “Clotrimazole”, “Micafungin”, “Levorin”. With a prolonged course, ointments are used that contain, in addition to their composition, corticoid hormones: “Miconazole”, “Diflucortolone”.

Treatment of epidermophytosis inguinal in men, in principle, does not differ from its treatment in women. Localization of foci of the fungus mainly in the groin folds and perineum creates more discomfort, accompanied by severe itching and burning. Therefore, they additionally prescribe “Claritin” or “Suprastin”, sedatives, drying out the lesions using powders containing boric acid or zinc oxide.

It is also possible to treat epidermophytosis groin at home using folk remedies. Many of the medicinal plants have antifungal properties: garlic, black radish. Medicinal herbs are also used: eucalyptus, birch and poplar leaves, celandine, yarrow, St. John’s wort and others, which can be found in reference books of traditional medicine. Decoctions and tinctures are prepared from them, applied to areas affected by the fungus, several times a day until the symptoms disappear.

Treatment of epidermophytosis of the legs

Soda or manganese baths are prescribed, after which the skin is wiped dry, antifungal ointments are applied (Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole).If bubbles are present, they are carefully opened with a sterile needle, after which they are treated with hydrogen peroxide or a solution of resorcinol, dimexide. An antifungal ointment is then applied.

In case of epidermophytosis of the nail plates, the nail bed is removed, 2-3 times a day treated with a solution of fucorcin, Castellani liquid or “Nitrofungin”. Apply a bandage with antifungal ointments. This is done daily until the new nail grows back completely.

Important. For the treatment to be quick and successful, it must be prescribed by a dermatologist.

What preventive measures?

Medicine assigns a very important role to the prevention of epidermophytosis. This includes social and personal activities. Sanitary services monitor the observance of the hygiene regime in public places – gyms, swimming pools, children’s and other institutions. An important role is played by medical examinations for the early detection and treatment of epidermophytosis, sanitary and educational work.

For personal prevention of epidermophytosis, the following rules must be observed:

• Adhere to the rules of personal hygiene, monitor the cleanliness of the body, clothes, shoes.
• Do not use other people’s hygiene items – a towel, washcloth, and so on.
• Do not wear other people’s clothes and shoes.
• After visiting the sauna, swimming pool, gym, be sure to take a shower.
• Make sure that the skin is always dry: thoroughly wipe the interdigital spaces of the feet, use antiperspirant products.
• Lead a healthy lifestyle, undergo regular check-ups.

The main thing in the prevention of athlete’s foot is their hygiene, thorough drying of the skin after washing, the use of antiperspirant products

Epidermophytosis is a contagious disease that requires long-term and complex treatment.It is always easier to prevent it by strictly observing personal preventive measures.

Skin, or dermatomycosis), affecting the skin and its appendages (hair and nails). Infection provoked by fungi epidermophyton
or trichophytons
. Epidermophytosis has a chronic long-term course, and is transmitted by contact exclusively from person to person. Treatment of fungal infection
is carried out with various drugs that have antifungal effects.

General characteristics of the disease

By the term “epidermophytia” modern doctors and scientists mean a group of fungal infections of the smooth skin of the body, feet, hands or, in rare cases, nails. The hairy part of the head is not affected by epidermophytosis. In general, the term “epidermophytosis” consists of two words – “epidermis” and “phytia”. The epidermis is the uppermost, outer layer of the skin, and phytia is the collective name for pathogenic fungi that can infect the epidermis, causing a long and sluggish chronic inflammatory process in it.Thus, the general meaning of the term “epidermophytosis” is a fungal infection that affects the outer layer of the skin (epidermis).

The fungi that cause epidermophytosis are contagious and widespread in the environment. Therefore, this infectious disease is also recorded very often in all parts of the world and countries of the world. Men are more susceptible to infection with epidermophytosis than women, as a result of which this infectious disease develops more often in the stronger sex.In addition, there is evidence that epidermophytosis is more common in urban areas than in rural areas. Children under 15 years old very rarely get sick with epidermophytosis, and adolescents aged 15 – 18 years old suffer from this infection more often than children, but less often than adults.

The most susceptible to epidermophytosis are people who are long and often in conditions of high temperature and high humidity of the environment, as well as those individuals whose skin is constantly sweating, damaged or macerated.This means that epidermophytosis is most often caused by people who constantly visit pools, saunas and beaches (including employees of baths, saunas, pools, beaches, swimmers, etc.), and at the same time neglect the rules of personal hygiene (for example, walking without personal slippers, use of common washcloths, towels in showers, etc.). In addition, professional athletes, workers in hot workshops and coal mines often suffer from epidermophytosis, as their skin constantly sweats. Among professional athletes, swimmers, workers of baths, showers, swimming pools, saunas, hot workshops and coal mines, the incidence of epidermophytosis, according to a number of researchers, reaches 60 – 80%.

Epidermophytosis can occur in two main clinical forms – athlete’s foot and athlete’s foot. Inguinal epidermophytosis is a form of infection in which smooth skin is affected mainly in large folds, such as the groin, thigh, axillary, intergluteal fold, inner thighs, folds under the mammary glands in women, folds on the abdomen and waist in obese people, and also the interdigital spaces on the hands and feet. The nails of the hands and feet with epidermophytosis inguinal are extremely rarely affected.Since most often foci of fungal infection are located in the inguinal folds and on the inner surface of the thighs, this form of epidermophytosis is called “inguinal”.

Epidermophytosis of the feet is a form of infection in which the skin of the arch and interdigital spaces of the feet is affected. In addition, with epidermophytosis of the feet, the nails are often involved in the infectious lesion. Due to the fact that this form of infection affects the skin and / or nails of the foot, it is called athlete’s foot.The infection can take a variety of clinical forms.

Epidermophytosis of the groin and feet is caused by various types of pathogenic fungi. So, epidermophytosis inguinal is caused by the fungus Epidermophyton floccosum (epidermophyton flocculent), which is also called Epidermophyton inguinale Sabourand (pictured on the right). And athlete’s foot is caused by the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes, a variant of the interdigitale. However, both fungi have similar properties, affecting primarily the epidermis, as a result of which the infections caused by them are combined into one large nosological group (disease) called epidermophytosis.

With epidermophytosis inguinal
Lesions are usually located in the armpits, on the inner thighs, pubis, in the folds of the mammary glands, or in the interdigital spaces of the feet or hands. First, small scaly, inflamed spots appear on the skin, painted in red, the size of a lentil grain. Gradually, the spots increase in size, forming rather large oval lesions, the surface of which is red, macerated, covered with vesicles and crusts.The edge of the lesions is raised above the surface of the surrounding skin due to edema. With the ongoing course of infection, the foci merge with each other, forming fields the size of a palm. In the central part, the foci turn pale and sink, and along the edges there is a ridge of exfoliating epidermis. The lesions are itchy. As a rule, epidermophytosis inguinal develops sharply, with the simultaneous appearance of several small red spots at once. After which the disease becomes chronic, and can continue for years. After the transition to the chronic stage, epidermophytosis inguinal proceeds with alternating periods of exacerbations and remissions.Remissions represent more or less calm periods in which the lesions do not increase in size, do not itch and practically do not bother a person. And during periods of exacerbations that occur after profuse sweating, the lesions begin to rapidly increase in size, redden and itch.

With athlete’s foot
the skin of the foot is affected, and sometimes the nails. Nails are not always involved in the pathological process. Depending on how the disease proceeds and which areas of the foot skin are affected, there are five clinical varieties of epidermophytosis of the feet: erased, squamous-hyperkeratotic, intertriginous, dyshidrotic and nail.The listed varieties of athlete’s foot are rather arbitrary, since the disease often proceeds in the form of a combination of clinical signs of two, three or four varieties.

Erased form

athlete’s foot is characterized by the appearance of slight peeling in the arch of the foot. The peeling focus is usually located on an area of ​​slightly reddened skin. Sites of peeling can be both small and impressive, but they are always limited to the foot.In some cases, a slight itching is recorded in the area of ​​peeling, which appears and disappears. Due to the insignificant severity and low degree of discomfort of clinical manifestations, the erased form of athlete’s foot very often goes unnoticed. That is, a person simply does not attach importance to peeling and slight itching that appears on the skin of the foot, considering this to be a kind of temporary phenomenon provoked by irritation, scuffing or severe sweating of the foot in shoes. However, a distinctive feature of the erased form of epidermophytosis is that the disease begins with lesions of the skin of only one foot, and over time it always affects the second leg.The erased form of epidermophytosis of the feet can turn into dyshidrotic, and dyshidrotic, on the contrary, often ends with an erased one.

Squamous-hyperkeratotic form

epidermophytosis of the feet is characterized by the development of dry flat papules and plaques with thickened skin, painted in a bluish-red color. Usually plaques and papules are located on the arches of the foot. On the surface of papules and plaques (especially in their central parts) there are scaly layers of grayish-white scales.The formations are clearly delimited from the surrounding skin, and along their perimeter there is a roller of exfoliating epidermis. Over time, such formations can merge with each other, forming large foci that cover the entire sole and lateral surfaces of the foot. If plaques and papules initially formed in the interdigital spaces, then over time they can spread to the lateral and flexion surfaces of the fingers, as a result of which the latter acquire a whitish-gray color. In addition to papules and plaques, with epidermophytosis, yellow callosities with cracks on their surface can form.In the area of ​​formations, itching, soreness and dryness of the skin develops.

Intertriginous form

epidermophytosis of the feet is characterized by the appearance of lesions in the interdigital folds. Most often, foci of fungal infection appear in the folds between the fourth and fifth toes and, more rarely, between the third and fourth toes. In rare cases, the fungal infection spreads to other interdigital spaces, to the back of the foot, or to the flexors of the toes.Lesions are cracks in the skin surrounded by a whitish peeling epidermis. In addition, weeping (fluid is released) and itching appear in the area of ​​cracks. With large cracks, soreness occurs. As a rule, the intertriginous form of athlete’s foot develops from squamous, but in some cases it can appear on its own.

Dyshidrotic form

epidermophytosis is characterized by the formation of a lesion in the arch of the foot.The lesion is a group of bubbles of various sizes, ranging from the size of a pinhead to a pea. The bubbles are covered with a tight lid. Over time, the bubbles merge with each other, forming large bubbles, consisting of separate chambers. In place of such blisters, eroded surfaces (areas of red, inflamed skin, resembling a fresh abrasion) are formed, limited by a raised roll of macerated (swollen and edematous) skin. The pathological process from the arch of the foot can spread to its outer and lateral surfaces.In the area of ​​the lesion, there is always itching and soreness. Usually the contents of vesicles and multi-chambered vesicles are transparent, but when a bacterial infection is attached, it becomes cloudy. In this case, when the blisters are opened, pus is released. After the opening of the bubbles and the formation of erosions, the inflammatory reaction gradually subsides, the damaged skin epithelizes (heals), and new bubbles do not form, as a result of which a period of remission begins. During the period of exacerbation, bubbles reappear in a person, merging into large multi-chambered bubbles, which burst over time, and eroded surfaces form in their place.After the erosion has healed, a period of remission begins again. The dyshidrotic form of athlete’s foot can flow for years, when relapses alternate with remissions. Relapses are most common in the spring and summer, when the skin on the feet sweats more. As a rule, the skin of only one foot is affected, the infectious process is extremely rare on the second leg.

Nail form

epidermophytosis of the feet (epidermophytosis of the nails) is characterized by damage to the nail plates.First, yellow spots and stripes appear at the free edge of the nail, then the entire nail plate thickens, becomes yellow, breaks and crumbles, and loose horny masses accumulate under it. Sometimes the nail plate becomes thinner and falls off the nail bed, that is, onycholysis (nail melting) occurs. The nails of the first and second toes are most often affected. But the nails on the hands with epidermophytosis are never affected.
Cause of epidermophytosis
(both groin and foot) is a pathogenic fungus that settles on the skin.However, just getting the fungus on the skin is not enough for the development of the disease. In order for epidermophytosis to appear, in addition to the contact of the fungus on the skin, it is also necessary to have predisposing factors that make the skin vulnerable to a pathogenic microbe. If there are no predisposing factors, then epidermophytosis does not develop, even if the fungus enters the skin in large quantities, since its protective properties do not allow the pathogenic microorganism to invade the tissues and provoke an infectious and inflammatory process.If the skin is damaged under the influence of predisposing factors, then the ingress of the fungus on the skin will lead to the development of epidermophytosis.

For epidermophytosis of the feet, the predisposing factors are sweating of the feet, flat feet, compression of the legs by tight shoes, abrasions, diaper rash on the skin of the feet. In addition, doctors identify a number of diseases as predisposing factors for athlete’s foot, such as angiopathies, acrocyanosis, ichthyosiform skin lesions, as well as a deficiency of vitamins and microelements.

Both clinical forms of epidermophytosis (both inguinal and foot) are transmitted only from sick people to healthy people when using common objects on which pathogenic fungi may appear. That is, a patient with epidermophytosis uses any object on which pathogenic fungi remain. And if a healthy person uses the same object after a short period of time, he will transfer the fungi to his own skin, as a result of which he can become infected with epidermophytosis. So, infection with epidermophytosis inguinal most often occurs when using common washcloths, towels, linen, oilcloth, bed liners, sponges, thermometers, etc.And infection with epidermophytosis of the feet most often occurs when using common rugs, bedding, flooring, basins, benches, as well as when wearing shoes, socks, tights, stockings, etc. together. Since all objects through which infection with epidermophytosis most often occurs are usually used in public baths, saunas, swimming pools or on beaches, then infection with the disease usually occurs when visiting these places.

• What is Epidermophytosis of the feet
• Symptoms of Epidermophytosis of the feet
• Treatment of Epidermophytosis of the feet
• Which doctors should you contact if you have Epidermophytosis of the feet

What is Epidermophytosis of the feet

The disease is very widespread and occurs in all countries of the world.A large percentage of cases (60-80%) are caused by some population groups. These are athletes, workers in showers, baths, miners, workers in hot shops, etc. In rural areas, the disease is less common than in cities. Children rarely get sick.

What provokes Epidermophytosis of the feet

Epidermophytosis of the feet
is highly contagious. It can be transmitted to healthy people from sick people in baths, showers, swimming pools, on the beach through all kinds of objects: benches, rugs, basins, etc., as well as through other people’s socks, tights, shoes.Mycelium filaments and spores of the fungus are found in the stratum corneum of the epidermis in very large quantities and are abundantly released into the environment, creating an unfavorable epidemiological situation.

Pathogenesis (what happens?) During Epidermophytosis of the feet

The fungus itself is the causative agent of saprophyte, but under certain conditions it becomes pathogenic. The transition from a saprophytic state to a pathogenic state is facilitated by flat feet, uncomfortable shoes, sweating of the feet, diaper rash, abrasions, sweat chemistry, and a shift in sweat pH to the alkaline side.In addition to these factors, the general condition of the body, the presence of diseases of the nervous and endocrine systems, the reactivity of protective forces, various vascular diseases, lack of vitamins, etc. are of great importance. The occurrence of the disease is influenced by unfavorable meteorological conditions, such as high air temperature, humidity and the degree of pathogenicity of the fungus.

Symptoms of epidermophytosis of the feet

There are different forms of epidermophytosis of the feet:

• squamous
• intertriginous
• dyshidrotic
• epidermophytosis of nails

Another epidermophytids are isolated
, which become manifestations of allergic reactions.This division is very arbitrary, because often different clinical varieties are combined with each other, or one form of the disease is capable of passing into another.

• Squamous form
  is characterized by the appearance of slight redness and peeling on the skin of the arches of the feet. The lesions can be both small and extensive. Patients sometimes complain of intermittent and mild itching. This form of the disease is the most dangerous in epidemiological terms, since it can proceed unnoticed for the patient, and he is a source of infection for others.

Squamous form
during exacerbation can turn into dyshidrotic or, conversely, dyshidrotic form can end in squamous. At first, the pathological process always affects only one foot, but over time, the second is also affected.

• Intertriginous form
  often develops with an already existing mild squamous form, but it can also occur independently. Interdigital folds are affected, more often between IV and V, less often – III and IV toes.Much less often, the spread of the process to the flexor surfaces of the fingers and the back of the foot. It is characterized by the appearance of cracks in the interdigital folds, which are surrounded on the periphery by a whitish exfoliating stratum corneum of the epidermis. Itching, weeping and, with the appearance of erosions, soreness are characteristic.

The process is generally long, it can subside in winter, and in summer it can become aggravated again. The presence of cracks, loosening of the stratum corneum create good conditions for the penetration of streptococcal infection, which gives rise to the development of chronic recurrent erysipelas of the legs, thrombophlebitis.

• Dyshidrotic form
  is manifested by the formation of small bubbles in the area of ​​the foot, arranged in groups, similar to boiled sago grains with a dense cover. Subsequently, the bubbles merge with each other and form multi-chamber bubbles. When these bubbles open, then eroded surfaces remain in their place, on the periphery of which there is a rim of the macerated epidermis. If the process spreads to the outer lateral surface of the foot, then a single pathological focus is formed together with the intertrigious form.Soreness and itching are noted. A secondary infection may join, then the contents of the vesicles become cloudy, when they are opened, pus is released and lymphangitis and lymphadenitis develop. When the inflammatory phenomena subside, erosion heals, new bubbles do not appear, and the focus takes on a squamous character. There are also severe cases with a secondary infection when patients need hospitalization. One-sided localization of the lesion is characteristic. The course of the disease is long, torpid, exacerbations occur in spring and summer.Acute epidermophytosis gives general malaise, headache, temperature reaction, inguinal lymphadenitis. Secondary common allergic rashes appear – epidermophytosis. The acute process lasts about 1-2 months, responds well to treatment, but there are also relapses.

• Epidermophytosis of nails
  begins with changes at the free edge of the nails in the form of yellow spots and stripes. Further, the entire nail plate thickens, becomes yellow, easily crumbles, breaks, horny masses accumulate under it (subungual hyperkeratosis).Sometimes the nail, on the contrary, becomes thinner and is torn away from the nail bed (this process is called onycholysis). Most often, the nail plates of the I and V toes are affected. The process never involves the plates of the fingers.

Diagnosis of Epidermophytosis of the feet

Diagnosis
is established on the basis of characteristic clinical manifestations and is confirmed by the detection of fungal mycelium filaments under a microscope. Differential diagnosis of epidermophytosis is carried out with intertriginous and dyshidrotic epidermophytosis, psoriatic eruptions, dry lamellar dyshidrosis, intertriginous eczema, intertriginous candidiasis, nail rubromycosis.

Microscopic diagnostics.
In case of dyshidrotic and intertriginous epidermophytosis, the material for research should be taken from the macerated exfoliating epidermis along the periphery of the foci. With a squamous form, scales are scraped off from the foci. From the nail plates, the horny masses are scraped off with a scalpel or the free edge of the nail is cut off with scissors. The material to be examined is soaked in a 20-30% solution of caustic alkali (KOH or NaOH) and examined under a microscope with high magnification.The fungus has double mycelium filaments of various lengths and round or square spores (arthrospores). A pathogenic fungus (its mycelium) must be distinguished from a mosaic fungus. It is believed that the mosaic fungus is a product of the breakdown of cholesterol; it is located along the borders of epithelial cells in the form of loops and consists of uneven segments. These segments gradually dissolve in alkali, and the elements of the pathogenic fungus become better visible. It is for this that pathological material is soaked in caustic alkalis.Fungi that cause epidermophytosis differ from candidal fungi by the presence of budding yeast cells in a microscopic specimen. It should be noted that the filaments of the mycelium of epidermophytosis, rubromycosis, trichophytosis look the same under a microscope. To distinguish them, cultural diagnostics (with crops on nutrient media) is carried out in specialized bacteriological laboratories.

Treatment of epidermophytosis of the feet

Usually you can independently deal with the treatment of epidermophytosis of the foot
at home using over-the-counter medications and caring for your feet.But if you have diabetes mellitus and you develop athlete’s foot, or you have a persistent, severe or repeated infection, see your doctor.

Antifungal drugs
, sold without a prescription, are terbinafine (Lamisil), miconazole (Mikatin), clotrimazole (Lotrimin), and tolnaftate (Tinactin). These medicines come in the form of a cream, lotion, solution, gel, spray, ointment, or powder that is applied to the skin (topical preparations). Treatment should last 1 to 6 weeks.If you develop a vesicular infection (blisters), blot your feet with a special solution several times a day for at least three days, until the fluid from the blisters disappears. After that, it is necessary to use the antifungal cream as prescribed. You can use the same solution for compresses. In order to prevent the recurrence of athlete’s foot, take the full course of treatment with all medicines as prescribed, even after your symptoms have disappeared.Avoid using hydrocortisone cream for fungal infections, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.

Foot care

Good foot care helps to treat and prevent the development of athlete’s foot.

• Keep your foot clean and dry
  • Dry the skin between your toes after swimming and bathing.
  • Wear leather shoes or sandals that allow your foot to breathe.
  • When at home, wear bare socks.
  • Wear cotton socks that absorb moisture. Change your socks twice a day. (White socks do not prevent athlete’s foot, as some people believe.)
  • Apply talcum powder or antifungal powder to feet.
  • Allow your shoes to air for at least 24 hours before putting them back on.
• Wear flip flops in public pools and showers.

You may decide not to treat your athlete’s foot if your symptoms are not severe and you do not have health problems, such as diabetes, that increase your risk of developing a severe foot infection. But untreated athlete’s foot can lead to blistering or cracking, which can contribute to a severe bacterial infection. In addition, if you do not treat your athlete’s foot, you can pass it on to other people.

Medicines

Antifungal drugs that are applied to the skin (topical agents) are usually used primarily for the treatment of athlete’s foot. Among them are those that are sold with and without a doctor’s prescription. Usually, over-the-counter medicines are used first.

In severe cases of epidermophytosis, your doctor may prescribe you oral antifungal medications (tablets). But treatment with these drugs is expensive, requires periodic testing to control severe side effects, and does not guarantee a cure.

When treating epidermophytosis of the foot, it is necessary to use all medicines. Applying them as prescribed, even after the symptoms have disappeared, increases the likelihood that you will kill the fungi and the infection will not come back.

Prevention of epidermophytosis of the feet

If you have epidermophytosis of the foot, after taking a shower or bath, first dry the groin area, and then the feet. It is also necessary to put on socks first, and only then underwear.This will prevent further spread of the fungus from your feet to your groin area, which can cause epidermophytosis groin. For more detailed information read the section “Dermatophytosis of the skin”.

Tips for preventing the re-development of athlete’s foot

Always complete a full course of treatment with any antifungal medication (cream or pill). Live fungi will remain on your skin for many days after the symptoms have disappeared.The likelihood of a complete cure of athlete’s foot is greatest when you undergo the full course of treatment prescribed for you.

Washing things in warm soapy water may not kill the fungi that cause athlete’s foot. Use hot water and bleach to increase the chances of killing fungi on your clothes.

To prevent the re-development of membranous infection, you can use a powder that will dry your feet, insert fleece between your toes (to separate the toes) and wear spacious indoor slippers that are not infected with fungus.Sheep wool is available commercially at most pharmacies or foot care stores.

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The term fungal infections in dermatology means an acute or chronic disease caused by a fungal flora, which can be both pathogenic for humans and conditionally pathogenic, that is, causing a pathological process under certain circumstances, a decrease in resistance on the part of the human body.

The world of mushrooms is extremely wide and diverse. About 400 types of fungi are known that can cause disease in humans, affecting both the skin and mucous membranes, and internal organs, causing severe damage to the health of the person who is the carrier of the infection.

In recent years, due to the massive, uncontrolled use by the population of antibacterial agents, immunosuppressants, the growth of diseases associated with impaired immunity and various endocrinopathies, fungal infections have become widespread.

Classification of fungal infections

There is a classification of fungal infections by N.D. Sheklakov:

• Keratomycosis (versicolor versicolor, piedra, etc.)
• Dermatophytosis (epidermophytosis, trichophytosis, microsporia, rubromycosis, etc.)
• Candidiasis (superficial candidiasis of the skin and mucous membranes, visceral candidiasis)
• Deep mycoses (sporotrichosis, chromomycosis)
• Pseudomycosis (erythrasma, actinomycosis).

However, in many countries of the world, the classification of fungal diseases according to the localization of the pathological process is adopted:

• Tinea pedis – mycosis of the feet.
• Tinea corporis – mycosis of the smooth skin of the trunk.
• Tinea cruris – inguinal mycosis.
• Tinea capitis – mycosis of the scalp.
• Tinea unguim – onychomycosis.
• Tinea manum – mycosis of the hands.
• Tinea barbae – mycosis of the face.

The source of infection in case of a fungal infection can be either a sick person or animal, as well as objects of everyday use contaminated with fungi, products of agricultural vital activity. Often, with a fungal infection, a person himself acts as a direct carrier and host of an infection that occurred as a result of a general decrease in immunity and developed from a conditionally pathogenic flora that is normally present on the skin and does not cause a disease under the condition of healthy immunity.Thus, the presence of a fungal infection on the skin may be indicative of a general health disorder in the patient. Fungal diseases are often associated with a disease such as diabetes mellitus.

Skin lesions in a fungal infection can be both localized and widespread, the severity of subjective symptoms can range from the complete absence of any subjective symptoms, to severe itching and soreness of the lesion sites that disrupt the patient’s usual lifestyle, leading to a decrease in the quality of human life.

Microscopic and cultural methods are used for laboratory diagnostics of fungal infections, in addition, PCR diagnostics are used.

Various candidiasis, lesions of the skin and nail plates with yeast fungi of the genus Candida received the largest share in the daily practice of a dermatovenerologist. With this fungal infection, folds large on the human body and small folds on the hands and feet can be affected, the lesion can be widespread, often the manifestation of candidiasis of the anogenital zone.Often with candidiasis, the nail plates suffer, and onychomycosis develops. The second in frequency of seeking medical help are epidermophytosis with lesions of large skin folds, and the third – rubrophytosis with a predominant lesion of the skin of the feet. Fungal infections, accompanied by damage to the hair, are still quite common in the human population: trichophytosis and microsporia.

The presence of a long-term fungal infection in humans is the basis for a comprehensive examination of the patient, aimed at studying the reasons for the decrease in skin immunity.Timely therapy with antifungal drugs should be carried out taking into account the identified concomitant pathology that led to the development of a fungal infection in the patient.

URO-PRO: treatment of fungal infections

Long-term successful experience in the management of patients with various fungal infections by specialists dermatologists in the Uro-Pro clinic, individual selection of drug therapy and development of measures to localize the infection, active participation in solving treatment problems with mutual cooperation of the doctor and the patient, is a guarantee of the patient’s complete recovery, with reducing the risk of re-infection with a fungal infection.When choosing a drug treatment, we proceed, first of all, from the concept of the expediency of prescribing, taking into account the possible risk associated with the use of various chemotherapeutic drugs. All medicines used by us in the treatment of fungal infections are certified and have undergone strict clinical control. Taking into account the totality of the patient’s clinical symptoms, the doctor selects medicines and treatment tactics that will not only contribute to the treatment of skin pathology, but will serve to strengthen the general health of the patient in every possible way, and therefore will serve as the basis for improving the quality of his life.Complex rational therapy of fungal pathology is the basis of your health and the health of your loved ones!

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I noticed that the skin on my fingers began to itch from time to time. I began to take medications for allergies, I thought the reaction to something chemical had gone. It turned out to be a fungus. This became clear only when there were already small bubbles that began to peel off and itch. On the Internet, I met reviews about the drug Remitazol, ordered it and after a couple of days started treatment. The results were pleasing – the affected skin began to heal. The cream has a pleasant texture and light scent.
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What is Inguinal Fungus Photo Treatment?

Phyto-complex Remitazol has a regenerating effect at all levels. It eliminates itching in problem areas and returns the old appearance to the nail.Also, the affected area completely changes, the skin around it becomes soft and pleasant to the touch.

Effect of inguinal fungus application photo treatment

When using the cream against the fungus Remitazol as a preventive measure, you can minimize the risks of infection if you regularly visit saunas, swimming pools and other crowded places. Also, such prevention is necessary if someone in the family is already sick with the fungus.

Expert opinion

Fungal infections are the most common among various dermatological diseases.The urgency of the problem is primarily due to the fact that the fungus gives rise to spores, retains its viability for a long time, is able to tolerate low temperatures, treatment with aggressive household chemicals. Once in the body of a weakened person, it provokes a disease, often recurs. To get rid of it forever, use the natural remedy for the fungus Remitazol, which will eliminate mycoses of nails and skin without harm to health.

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In order to place an order for inguinal fungus photo treatment, you must leave your contact information on the site.The operator will contact you within 15 minutes. Will clarify all the details with you and we will send your order. In 3-10 days you will receive the parcel and pay for it upon receipt.

Customer Reviews:

Marina

Have you noticed the appearance of peeling, darkening and itching on the skin and horns of the feet, or perhaps you are struggling unsuccessfully with the unpleasant odor emanating from them? Such symptoms are characteristic of a fungal infection, which makes the life of an active person a nightmare.A fungus is not only an aesthetic defect, but also a serious symptom complex, inattention to which is fraught with the appearance of various types of allergies, severe lesions of internal organs and even amputation of the affected limbs. Are you afraid of such consequences? In this case, do not hesitate to treat mycosis by choosing Remitazol cream as a therapy.

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Remitazole from fungus is the latest pharmacological development created for effective antimycotic therapy.The uniqueness of this ointment is that it is based on herbal ingredients, while, in terms of therapeutic effect, it surpasses antibiotic-based creams. How is this possible? Such a complex positive effect is due to its active composition, the effect on the fungus at any stage of development and the formation of persistent immunity to its further appearance. However, the disappearance of mycosis during its use is achieved only with a course daily use in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Fungal infections are the most common among various dermatological diseases. The urgency of the problem is primarily due to the fact that the fungus gives rise to spores, retains its viability for a long time, is able to tolerate low temperatures, treatment with aggressive household chemicals. Once in the body of a weakened person, it provokes a disease, often recurs. To get rid of it forever, use the natural remedy for the fungus Remitazol, which will eliminate mycoses of nails and skin without harm to health.Where to Buy Inguinal Fungus Photo Treatment? Fungal infections are most common among various dermatological diseases. The urgency of the problem is primarily due to the fact that the fungus gives rise to spores, retains its viability for a long time, is able to tolerate low temperatures, treatment with aggressive household chemicals. Once in the body of a weakened person, it provokes a disease, often recurs. To get rid of it forever, use the natural remedy for the fungus Remitazol, which will eliminate mycoses of nails and skin without harm to health.

What is athlete’s groin? We will analyze the causes of occurrence, diagnosis and treatment methods in the article by Dr.S.Agapov. The causes of the disease. Epidermophytosis groin is a parasitic, infectious skin disease caused by pathogenic fungi, characterized by itching and rash in the area. Inguinal candidiasis treatment. Our operator will contact you as soon as possible, select a convenient time for consultation. The causative agent of candidiasis in the groin area is a yeast-like fungus of the genus Candida, which belongs to a conditionally pathogenic microflora and lives on the skin and mucous membranes of everyone.Epidermophytosis groin is a fungal infection of the skin of the groin, genitals, inner thighs and buttocks. Lesion in the form of an itchy red, ring-shaped rash, located mainly in warm and humid areas. Epidermophytosis groin is a fungal disease localized in the folds of the skin of the groin area. Without proper treatment, the disease can become chronic with exacerbations in the summer. The reasons. Inguinal dermatophytosis is an infection of the skin of the groin area with dermatophytes.Inguinal dermatophytosis is a dermatophytosis usually caused by Trichophyton rubrum or T. mentagrophytes. Causes and symptoms of fungal infection of the groin area in men and women. Treatment and prevention of a fungus in the groin. The fungus in the groin in men and women is a lesion of the epidermis by mycotic organisms, localized in the area of ​​large folds of the skin. Synonyms for this disease are. It is a fungal disease caused by Candida and is spread through sexual intercourse. … Treatment methods.When it turns out why the red spot appeared in the groin, the doctor will prescribe medication. Consultation on the topic – Inguinal fungus – Hello! A few months ago, I found spots on the thigh near the groin. Only a couple of months later I went to the doctor. I had several, the treatment was as follows: three times a day chloramphenicol alcohol. The causes of inguinal fungus in men. Risk groups, symptoms of mycoses and diagnosis of diseases. … Inguinal fungus is a common occurrence, but not always noticeable due to the varying intensity and extent of the lesion.According to statistics, about 15 are affected by various mycoses. Inguinal fungus is an extremely unpleasant and embarrassing disease for many, as a result of which patients are in no hurry to consult a doctor, bring the fungus to a neglected state, and then treatment continues for a long time.

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When using the cream against the fungus Remitazol as a preventive measure, you can minimize the risks of infection if you regularly visit saunas, swimming pools and other crowded places. Also, such prevention is necessary if someone in the family is already sick with the fungus.
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Phyto-complex Remitazol has a regenerating effect at all levels. It eliminates itching in problem areas and returns the old appearance to the nail. Also, the affected area completely changes, the skin around it becomes soft and pleasant to the touch.

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