Doctor Pham Anh Ngan, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Branch 3, said that fungi are parasitic organisms that grow well in hot and humid temperatures (27-35 degrees Celsius). During the rainy season, humid air, wet clothes... create favorable conditions for fungal diseases to arise.
Some common skin fungal diseases
According to Dr. Ngan, the rainy season often causes some skin fungal diseases as follows.
Pityriasis versicolor : There are two forms, white and black, causing a lot of itching, especially when exposed to the sun and sweating a lot.
Ringworm: Characterized by itching in the affected area, the skin has a slightly red streak, with a clear border and edges, and small blisters on the border. The fungal border tends to spread more and more, forming many arcs if not detected and treated promptly. When the patient itches and scratches, it will spread the ringworm to many areas on the body. The disease can be spread through contact such as from animals (especially pets such as dogs and cats), shared items such as towels, blankets, pillows, clothes, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to use separate personal items to limit the spread.
A patient with athlete's foot came to the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - branch 3 for examination.
Intertrigo : Often found in people who work in contact with water such as sewer cleaners, farmers, seafood traders, etc. Especially in the rainy season, when exposed to dirty water on the street, the risk of intertrigo infection also increases.
Nail fungus: When infected, the nail will lose its shine, be pushed up or recessed, the nail surface will be pitted or grooved, with powdery substance under the groove. The patient's nail will become increasingly rough, yellow or opaque. The disease can spread from one nail to another.
Rainy weather and high humidity create favorable conditions for fungus growth.
Prevent skin fungus
Dr. Le Vi Anh, Department of Dermatology - Dermatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said that the rainy season is the time when the number of cases of skin fungus-related diseases such as athlete's foot, nail fungus increases... The disease is characterized by red patches of skin, blisters, discharge, peeling skin, and itchy skin. To treat skin fungus, antifungal and antiseptic drugs are often used, topical medications if mild and oral medications if severe...
To prevent fungal infections, Dr. Vi Anh recommends that people pay attention to keeping their clothes and shoes dry and cool. After wading in dirty water, wash your hands and feet with soap and clean water, and dry them. Wear socks made of natural fabrics or fabrics that dry quickly or absorb moisture from the skin. In addition, remember to change your socks daily and more often when they get wet.
When you discover itchy skin and red dots spreading in an arc shape, you should consult a specialist for appropriate topical medication to avoid spreading to other areas of the body.
Some remedies for fungus from traditional medicine
Doctor Ngan shared that according to traditional medicine, some northern and southern medicinal herbs when used externally have the effect of treating fungal diseases such as:
Rhizoma Rhei 10 g, vinegar 5 ml, alcohol 50 ml. Soak for 10 days, take out and apply on cleaned ringworm.
Cassia bracteata L. is used externally regardless of dosage. Folk experience often uses Cassia bracteata leaves to treat ringworm and scabies. Usually wash clean, boil to mix with bath water or soak in the infected area, then dry.
Cassia tora L. for external use: 20 g Cassia tora, 40-50 ml alcohol, 5 ml vinegar, soak for 10 days, apply to the cleaned fungal infection.
Rhinacanthus nasuta L., also known as white crane, is used by many people to treat skin diseases such as impetigo, eczema, skin fungus, etc. Use fresh or dried roots, crush them, soak in alcohol or vinegar for 7-10 days, wash the ringworm and apply the medicine.
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