Treatment of inguinal epidermophyte: behavioral and drug therapy

Inguinal epidermophytia is a fungal infection that affects the top layer of the skin. In men, the rash is localized mainly in the inguinal areas and on the skin of the inner thighs. Properly selected therapy allows you to quickly get rid of foci of epidermophytia and avoid the development of relapses of the disease.

Inguinal athlete - mixed fungal-bacterial skin lesions

reasons

Inguinal athlete - a disease caused by fungi( EpidermophytonFloccosum, Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, etc.).Fungus lives and multiplies in skin scales and nail plates. During the examination, mixed fungal-bacterial skin lesions are often detected. The cause of secondary bacterial infection are staphylococci, streptococci and other representatives of the opportunistic flora that lives on the skin of each person.

The probability of infection through public objects in baths and saunas is great.

Risk factors for the development of epidermophytosis:

• prolonged exposure in wet rooms;
• wearing poor-quality synthetic underwear;
• non-compliance with personal hygiene;
• skin tendency to increased sweating;
• trauma to the skin;
• metabolic disorders( diabetes mellitus, etc.);
• decreased total and local immunity.

Infection most often goes through household items( towels, bed linens, washcloths).It is very likely to pick up a disease in the sauna and sauna. High humidity and a large population of people in these places creates favorable conditions for the reproduction and transmission of fungal infection.

Symptoms of

Skin rash is the main symptom of inguinal epidermophyte. Primary localization of rashes: inguinal region and inner thighs. It is possible to spread the fungus to the skin of the external genital organs, the area around the anus, the perineum. In rare cases, the disease affects interdigital intervals of feet and toenails.

Example of skin rash in inguinal epidermophytia

Characteristics of skin rashes:

• spots of pink color from 1 to 5 cm in diameter;
• marked exfoliation in the area of ​​staining;
• severe itching.

Eruptions gradually expand around the periphery with simultaneous resolution of the process in the center. At the height of the disease, large, up to 10 cm in diameter, pink peeling rings with uneven edges can be seen on the skin. The boundaries of the inflammatory foci are clearly delineated. At the edge of the spots, a bright red-colored roller is identified with small transparent bubbles on its surface. Vesicles are never located in the center of the spot, which is the hallmark of inguinal epidermophyte.

The disease caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes is characterized by a turbulent flow with a rapid resolution of the pathological process and recovery. Inguinal epidermophytosis caused by Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton rubrum develops gradually and there is a fairly long time.

Diagnosis

When the first symptoms of the disease appear, you need to see a dermatovenereologist. A routine examination is enough to determine the diagnosis and choose the optimal therapy regimen. To clarify the diagnosis, additional tests are performed:

• study of scraping from the skin( on pathogenic fungi and bacteria);
• bacteriological culture of the material on nutrient media;
• fluorescent diagnostics( Wood lamp).

Soskob for research is taken from affected areas of skin and nails. Under a microscope, a doctor can see the characteristic signs of a fungal infection. The final diagnosis is made after receiving the results of bacteriological examination. Examination with the aid of a Wood lamp helps distinguish inguinal epidermophythy from other skin diseases.

Principles of treatment

Treatment of inguinal epidermophyte is carried out at home. Properly selected therapy allows within 2-3 weeks to get rid of the problem and avoid the development of complications. If treatment does not bring the desired effect within 3 weeks, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

It is necessary to regularly change underwear and towels, dry the skin after hygienic procedures

Non-drug treatment

What can be done to relieve the condition of inguinal epidermophyte?

1. Daily hygiene of the inguinal area( washout, shower).
2. Regular change of bed linen and towels.
3. Control of skin condition.

Throughout therapy, the skin of the inguinal region and thighs should be kept dry and clean. Immediately after showering and hygienic procedures, it is necessary to gently blot the skin with a soft towel, then put on fresh linen. Until full recovery is not recommended to wear tight, tight clothes, as well as underwear made of synthetic materials. Under the clothes should not accumulate sweat. Wet environment under underwear and clothes creates favorable conditions for reproduction of the fungus and slows down the recovery.

Drug therapy

Antifungal agents( antimycotics) are used to treat inguinal epidermophytosis. The choice of a drug will depend on the causative agent of the disease. At the initial stages of the disease, antimycotics are administered topically( in the form of a cream or ointment).In case of bacterial infection, local remedies with antibiotics are added to the treatment.

In the initial stages of the disease, antimycotics are prescribed as an

ointment. Antifungal and antibacterial agents are applied to the affected areas of the skin after a shower. Before using drugs, the skin should be thoroughly dried. The effect of treatment becomes noticeable after a few days. Gradually, the spots diminish and disappear, the peeling disappears, the itching disappears. If there is no visible improvement within 7 days from the start of therapy, you should consult a doctor to change the drug.

Topical application of antimycotics is usually sufficient to cope with the disease and prevent its reappearance. With a significant spread of the process, the doctor can recommend taking antifungal drugs inside( in capsules or tablets).

First aid

In certain cases, the doctor does not begin treatment until the results of bacteriological examination and accurate confirmation of the diagnosis. All this time the patient experiences severe itching and suffers from the appearance of new spots on the skin. Is it possible to eliminate the symptoms of the disease on their own without waiting for the help of a doctor?

At home, you can use these tools:

• Treatment of the affected skin with a talc powder.
• Lotion with 0.025% solution of silver nitrate or 1% resorcinol solution.
• Treatment of the skin with zinc ointment.

All these methods help to dry the skin of the inguinal area, thereby slowing the development of the fungus, but do not completely eliminate the disease. The proposed measures only for a while remove symptoms, eliminate itching and ease the condition. Complete cure is possible only with the use of antifungal agents recommended by the doctor.

Prevention

How to prevent fungal infection and avoid recurrence of the disease?

1. Observe the rules of personal hygiene. Daily showering and washing will help avoid infection with the fungus and will prevent the development of secondary bacterial complications.
2. Thoroughly wipe the skin of the inguinal area and thighs after the shower.
3. Change bed and underwear regularly.
4. Wear high-quality linen made from natural materials.
5. Do not share towels and bathing accessories.
6. Use caution in public saunas and bathhouses.
7. Keep an eye on the skin of the inguinal area.
8. Wear clothes for the season and avoid overheating.

Compliance with these rules is the best prevention of inguinal epidermophyte and other fungal skin diseases.

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