If you suffer from diabetes or have bleeding, you should see a doctor as there may be problems when walking.
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Fungus on the skin or mycosis on the skin is a type of disease caused by the presence of fungi, causing the appearance of symptoms such as itching, redness and scaling, and can spread to any region of the body.
Depending on the type of mycosis, fungi can arise in different parts of the body, such as jock itch, which affects the groin region; tinea pedis, which affects the soles and toes, and onychomycosis, which affects the nails and the area around them.
The appearance of this type of diseases is much more frequent in the summer, since the heat and sweat favor the multiplication of the fungi that inhabit the skin, causing the infection.
The symptoms of skin fungus vary depending on the fungus that causes the infection; however, these usually present common symptoms that may include: reddening of the skin in the affected area, itching in the region, and a burning sensation.
It is also possible that swelling, dryness and peeling of the skin arise in the area where the fungal infection is located.
Toenail fungus
Toenail fungus (also known as onychomycosis) is a common infection.
The problem begins as a white or yellowish spot under the tip of a nail, specialists explain. As the fungal infection deepens, the nail may become discolored, thickened, and deteriorated at the edge.
In addition, adds the specialized health site, toenail fungus can affect many nails.
Symptoms of onychomycosis include the presence of one or more nails with the following characteristics: thickening, discoloration, brittleness, scaling or irregularity, deformity, and separation of the nail bed. The bad smell is also added.
Nail fungus can also affect the fingernails, but it is more common in the toenails.
how to treat them
At first, as soon as the spots appear and if you are not diabetic, the nail hurts or causes bleeding, it is possible to try home treatments with different oils.
However, if these do not work quickly, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Oregano oil
According to the Healthline site, oregano oil contains thymol and, according to a study carried out in 2016, this component has antifungal and antibacterial properties.
As for the treatment, it is advisable to apply this oil only on the affected nail twice a day. Caution: This product is strong and may cause irritation or allergic reaction. You have to be careful when starting treatment.
tea tree oil
Also known as “melaleuca,” tea tree oil has antiseptic and antifungal properties.
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, some small clinical studies have shown that this oil may be effective once morest toenail fungus. However, they point out, the evidence is still not enough.
It should be applied directly to the nail with cotton or a cotton swab twice a day.
ozonated oils
Ozonated oils like olive oil and sunflower oil are “injected” with ozone gas, Heathline explains.
According to a study published in 2011, being exposed to ozone in low concentrations for a short period of time can inactivate many organisms such as fungus, yeast, and bacteria.
In this sense, in addition, another study mentioned by the site indicated that ozonated sunflower oil was more effective in treating onychomycosis than ketoconazole, the antifungal that doctors prescribe.
It is also applied topically twice a day.
When to see the doctor
In the event that the first personal care measures applied have not worked and the nails begin to discolor, thicken or deform noticeably, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
The Mayo Clinic also recommends seeing a professional if you have diabetes, bleeding around your nails, swelling or pain around your nails, or difficulty walking.
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