Fungal Skin Disease (Tinea, Dermatophytosis): Therapy

General measures

  • Observance of the general hygiene measures!
  • Advice on footwear:
    • Avoid tight, closed shoes and rubber boots.
    • Avoiding heat accumulation with high humidity in the shoes, especially in sports shoes made of synthetic material.
  • Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
  • Alcohol restriction (abstaining from alcohol)
  • Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
    • A total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
    • Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
    • High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
  • Observance of the following special nutritional recommendations:
  • Other specific dietary recommendations depending on the cause of susceptibility to infection.
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement or dietary food.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.