Ayurvedic Treatment for Athlete’s foot comprises internal and external medications. Internal medications are to improve immunity, clean the body and refine blood. The athlete’s foot or Tinea pedis is a fungal infection that begins between the toes. It usually occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tightfitting shoes. The infection closely resembles ringworm infection.
Signs and Symptoms The symptoms of Athlete’s foot includes,
Causes Athlete’s foot is caused by a variety of fungi which belongs to a group called dermatophytes, which also causes jock itch and ringworm. The fungi usually thrive in a moist, warm, and humid atmosphere. So the condition gets worsened on continuous use of socks and shoes. This condition is contagious and spread by contact with infected towels, socks, etc. Pathophysiology Dermatophyte fungi invade the superficial keratin of the skin using enzymes called keratinases, and the infection remains limited to this layer. Tenia fungus may reduce keratinocyte proliferation, resulting in a decreased rate of sloughing and a chronic state of infection. Diagnosis The diagnosis can be done by a local examination of the lesion. To confirm the diagnosis a swab is taken from the lesion and examined under the microscope to demonstrate the fungi. A skin lesion potassium hydroxide examination is the most commonly used test. Treatments Topical and oral use of antifungal medicines used to treat Athlete’s foot. The sprinkling of antifungal dusting powder and application of antifungal creams are effective to manage the condition. The medicines include,
Prognosis The condition usually responds well to antifungal medications but may take weeks to get complete relief of symptoms. In some cases, the condition can relapse after the treatment.
Complications When left untreated the condition can affect the nails and nails can become thicken, discolored, or crumble. It can spread to the hand and groin. The condition also makes the patient prone to bacterial infections like cellulitis.
Disease and Ayurveda A similar condition to Athlete’s foot is described in Ayurveda in the context of Kshudra roga is Alasa. Nidana- Causes Alasa is caused due to the continuous contact of the foot with contaminated mud. Purvaroopam- Premonitory Symptoms No premonitory symptoms are described for Kshudraroga in Ayurveda. Lakshana Signs and Symptoms In Alasa due to contact with contaminated mud the space between the fingers becomes wet and itching. Pain and burning sensation is also felt. Prognosis The disease can be cured with proper management. Chikitsa- Treatment It can be managed by proper sodhana or purificatory procedures followed by the administration of samana drugs. Purification like emesis or purgation is needed if disease is very severe. For the cure of the symptoms, external medications are necessary like dhara or dipping in medicated water made of neem leaves, turmeric, or drugs in Nalpamaradi group. After drying suitable medicines like Gandhakadya malahara, etc. can be applied. Specific treatment said includes application of paste of nimba (neem), sesame seeds, Realgar (manasila), Kasisa (ferrous sulphate), laccifer lacca (laksha) and gorochana in rice gruel. Also dusting can be done with powder of realgar, kasisa and gorochana. Commonly used medicines External application
Internal medicines
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Home Remedies
Diet Fungal out growth can be prevented by using,
Yoga Yoga postures and Pranayam with medication can make the body healthy and thus stay away from infectious diseases. Research articles link. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313742486_Concept_of_Kshudraroga_in_Brihattrayi_and_Laghuttrayi Author information
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