In the summer, the chances of contracting fungal infections are increased, as your nails and feet are exposed to environments that favor pathogenic microorganisms.
The heat worsens fungal infections, such as the dermatomycosis ‘’ATHLETE'S FOOT’’ and the nail mycosis ‘’ONYCHOMYCOSIS’’, as the moisture from excessive sweating creates the ideal environment for their development.
Summer is the season when fungal infections increase, because fungi multiply in warm and humid environments.
To avoid the trouble that requires long-term treatment, prevention is the best option.
The ‘’ATHLETE'S FOOT’’ is the most common fungal infection of the skin of the feet. It is easily transmitted when walking barefoot on the beach, in the pool, in locker rooms with showers, and even the use of a contaminated towel can lead to infection. It causes irritation, redness, and peeling of the skin, itching between the toes, a burning sensation, and odor.
Once the skin is infected, the temperature and humidity that develop when wearing plastic sandals and shoes, bacteria find an ideal environment to develop into fungal infections.
Besides the skin, fungi also attack the nails.
Dermatophytes are most often responsible for onychomycoses, causing discoloration, thickening, and deformation.
In addition to prolonged use of the same shoes, sharing footwear, nail care tools, and certain conditions, such as diabetes, poor blood circulation, and a weakened immune system, make a person more vulnerable to contact with them.
Tips:
- Wash your feet daily, once or more if they sweat.
- Dry the skin of your feet well, especially between the toes.
- Dry the nails of your feet very well.
- Do not wear the same shoes every day.
- Dry the shoes and sandals, placing them in a well-ventilated place.
- Choose shoes and sandals made of leather.
- If you wear athletic shoes, prefer those that allow air to enter to reduce temperature and humidity inside them.
- If you wear socks, they should be cotton and make sure to change them daily.
- If your feet sweat a lot, use daily antiperspirant spray.
- Do not wash your clothes in the washing machine with socks and sheets.
- Do not share clothes, towels, shoes, and nail care tools.
- Do not walk barefoot in public areas.
- Do not cut your nails too close and make sure there are no sharp edges that can penetrate and injure the skin around the fingers.
- Check your feet daily for any changes in the skin and nails.
Treatments:
- Look for ways to improve your immune system to enhance your body's ability to fight infections. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- The presence of a fungal infection on the skin or nails of your feet should always be confirmed by a Dermatologist or Podiatrist without delay.
- Severe and persistent fungal infections on the skin and nails of the feet require effective certified formulations to have a sure effect and to recede completely.
- For the treatment of fungal infection of the skin of the feet ¨ATHLETE'S FOOT¨ the product ATHLETE'S FOOT Imperial Feet is recommended.
- For the treatment of fungal infection of your nails (feet and hands) ‘‘ONYCHOMYCOSIS’’ the product NAIL MYCOSIS Imperial Feet is recommended.
- For relief from excessive sweating and odor of your feet, the product ANTIPERSPIRANT DEO SPRAY Imperial Feet is recommended, which with daily use, due to its ingredients, will protect you from fungal infections of the skin and nails.
- For prevention and protection against fungal infections on the skin and nails of the feet, the product ANTI-FUNGAL SPRAY Imperial Feet (shoes and socks) is recommended.
- During the treatment of fungal infection of the skin of your feet ¨ATHLETE'S FOOT¨ with the product ATHLETE'S FOOT and of the fungal infection of your nails ‘‘ONYCHOMYCOSIS’’ with the product NAIL MYCOSIS Imperial Feet it is recommended to use the product ANTI-FUNGAL SPRAY Imperial Feet because fungi are transferred inside shoes and socks.
