It is an infection with mold-like fungi called dermatophytes that grow on the body surface, such as the upper layer of the skin, nails and hair. Transmission can usually occur from person to person or from animal to person.
Fungal infections can occur at any age. Tinea capitis (hair fungus), tinea cruris (groin fungus) and tinea pedis (foot fungus), tinea barba (beard), tinea unguim (nail) are special fungal infections.
3. Complaints
They may cause symptoms and complaints such as itching, skin lesions and redness, ring-shaped lesions, and dark or light colored areas in the affected area.
4. Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis is mainly made by the appearance of the skin. Some fungi fluoresce when examined in a dark room with a special blue light. A definitive diagnosis is made by examining the pieces taken with a microscope. The skin scraping can also be sent to the laboratory and evaluated for growth in culture. Personal care is very important in treatment. The skin should be kept clean and dry. In serious and long-term infections, a physician should be consulted. The physician may recommend oral or skin-applied medications. If left untreated, secondary bacterial infections may occur due to the growth of bacteria on the skin.
5. Precaution
In general, good hygiene practices help prevent infection. Since fungi are contagious, clothing, hairbrushes, or personal items should not be shared with people who are at risk or have fungal infections.
6. Fungal infection on the foot
It is an infection caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Bacteria and fungi normally live in our bodies without causing disease. When they find a suitable environment, they can multiply rapidly and cause infection. Athlete's foot is a very common skin disease. It is usually seen after puberty. It is the most common and most recurring fungal infection. It can be seen together with other fungal infections. Athlete's foot and similar diseases are called tinea infections and can live in tissues such as hair, nails and outer skin. They grow in moist and warm areas. Wearing tight shoes, keeping the skin moist for a long time, small nail and skin abrasions can increase sensitivity. Tinea infections are contagious, can be transmitted by direct contact or by using the same shoes and shower floor.
7. Precaution
* The feet should be kept clean, cool and dry.
* Socks made of cotton, wool or similar absorbent materials should be worn.
* Shoes should fit the foot properly, thus reducing trauma to the foot or nails.
Old, worn-out shoes with narrow toes and high heels, worn without socks
shoes or someone else's shoes should not be worn
* Old, worn-out shoes, shoes worn without socks, or shoes that belong to someone else
shoes.
* Avoid walking barefoot on surfaces that may contain high concentrations of fungal spores.
Avoid: carpeted floors, bathrooms, showers, gyms,
such as changing rooms, swimming halls, Turkish baths.
* Nails should be cut short and straight. Do not cut rounded edges.
* Tinea pedis and superficial fungal infections in other parts of the body
see and treat. Different nail clipping techniques for cutting normal and abnormal nails
use scissors.
* Family members or close friends, people who have come into contact with tinea pedis and nails
should be treated for fungus.
* Itching, redness, watering, blisters filled with water, normal looking nails
If there is a change in nail color, suspect tinea pedis or nail fungus.
8. Complaints
Itching, burning, and stinging of the affected area may be experienced. There may be redness on the feet. Redness and inflammation may occur on the soles of the feet, toes, or nails. Wounds with blisters may be observed. Crusting and shedding may occur. Nails may become discolored, thickened, and rough.
9. Diagnosis and treatment
Skin culture and chemical examinations can be performed. Personal care is very important in treatment. It is necessary to keep the skin dry and clean. The foot should be kept dry at all times. Clean socks should be worn. The doctor will give you appropriate medications for the fungus. These can be medications applied to the skin or taken orally. If bacteria have also caused an infection in the area where the fungal infection is present
Antibiotic treatment is also required. Athlete's foot can be difficult to heal and can recur. Long-term treatment and preventive treatment may be required.
10. Groin fungus
Itching in the groin is often caused by eczema or other causes. It is a disease that often occurs in adult men with itching. It can occur in moist and warm areas. Poor hygiene, friction from tight underwear, and prolonged moisture in the area increase the susceptibility to infection. Groin fungus usually does not occur in the genitals. It is less serious than other tinea infections. However, it can cause itching or discomfort in the anal area.
11. Complaints
Itching and redness occur in the groin and anal area. It has sharp borders. It can be dry and crusty. There may also be fluid-filled lesions. There may be dark or light areas on the skin.
12. Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis is mainly made by the appearance of the skin. Microscopic examination of the biopsy or culture can be done. Personal hygiene and care are important in treatment. The doctor will give you the appropriate oral or skin-applied medications. It responds to treatment, but in some cases it can be resistant. It can cause permanent color change in the lesion area.
13. Precaution
Good hygiene is important in general. It is necessary to dry off after bathing. It is important to try to prevent friction. Underwear should not be tight and stuffy.
14. Nail fungus
It can be seen in both fingernails and toenails. Nails thicken, split into layers and change color. It requires long-term treatment. Sometimes, resistance to treatment and recurrence may develop.
15. Hair fungus
It usually affects children. It is contagious and can be epidemic. It is usually mild. The lesions are not circular or sharp-edged. There may be typical black dots as a result of broken hair. Some types have pale, brittle hair. Treatment should be done by a physician. In addition to medications, it should also be washed with appropriate shampoos.
16. Vaginal candidiasis
Candida albicans is a fungus that is frequently found in the genital flora of women. The excessive growth of this agent in the vagina that causes complaints is called candidiasis. This disease occurs in 3/4 of women once in their lives, and in half of them more than once. There are many factors underlying the excessive growth of this normally found fungus. The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and oral birth control pills are two of these risk factors. Pregnancy, menstruation, diabetes, tight underwear, HIV virus or suppression of the immune system with certain medications are other causes.
17. Complaints and symptoms
Women usually experience irritation and discharge in the genitals. Itching and burning are also important complaints. The vulva may swell and cracks may form due to scratching. Pain may be felt during sexual intercourse. The discharge is white and cheesy. Men are usually carriers without complaints. Rarely, there may be a slight itch where they urinate. Men may feel burning and irritation, especially after sexual intercourse. In severe cases, there may be abrasions and cracks on the head of the penis.
18. Diagnosis and treatment
It can be diagnosed by taking a sample from the discharge, staining it and examining it under a microscope. It can also grow in culture. It is possible to treat these fungi with medications that a special doctor will prescribe. It can often recur. It is necessary to try to control the factor that causes candidiasis. If the factor is a long-term antibiotic use and the patient has to do so for some reason, preventive medication can be used for candidiasis. It is necessary to see a doctor every time it recurs. Because the symptoms can be confused with another infection and mislead you. In this way, the treatment of the other infection is delayed.
19. What can be done to prevent it?
Avoid wearing tight and synthetic clothing.
Wear cotton underwear.
After washing your genital area, keep it dry because moist environments are more suitable for fungi to grow.
Clean your genitals from front to back so that you do not transfer microorganisms from your rectum to your vagina.
Change out of your swimsuit or other wet clothing immediately.
Do not use feminine hygiene sprays or deodorants, or perfumed pads. Do not use perfumed or creamy toilet papers. These materials can change the acidity of the vagina, making it more prone to infection.
Wheat bran is crushed, mixed with Aktarland miracle cream and applied to the external fungus.
2. recipe
Dressing is done with salt water and continued.
3. recipe
Henna is mixed with Aktarland miracle cream and applied externally.
4. recipe
10 grams of salt
Melt 10 grams of lemon salt.
10 gr. henna
10 gr. wheat bran
Mix with 50 gr. Bergamot oil and use externally.
