Can you run with hand and foot tinea?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Hand and foot tinea are caused by fungal infections, which are both contagious and recurrent. However, they are not related to sports activities or running. Even if one contracts hand or foot tinea, running is still possible, but it is best to avoid swimming to prevent repeated cross-infection. The standard treatment involves applying antifungal cream twice a day for at least one month continuously, which can completely eradicate the infection. After treatment, it is important to maintain a proper diet and lifestyle habits, avoid public baths and swimming, avoid contact with small animals, sand, and dirty water, and if affected by athlete's foot, it is advisable to wear gloves while washing feet to prevent cross-infection.

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What should I do if tinea pedis and tinea manuum cause cracking?

Athlete's foot can cause symptoms of cracking, especially in patients who have not received good treatment, which makes them prone to skin cracking. If cracking occurs, it is recommended to first use some antifungal medications to promptly treat the condition. Additionally, one can apply some moisturizing cream or ointment to alleviate the symptoms. It is important to maintain cleanliness of the skin on the hands and feet, avoid contact with strongly alkaline substances, keep the soles clean, and wear breathable shoes and socks. Finally, it is important to disinfect shoes and socks regularly and avoid direct contact with others to prevent mutual infection.

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Can tinea manuum et pedis spread to the body?

Tinea manuum and pedis is a skin disease that combines both hand and foot fungal infections, caused by fungal infections of the hands and feet. It is contagious and can spread to the body, causing tinea corporis and other diseases. After contracting this condition, it is crucial to take preventive measures, such as wearing breathable shoes and socks, keeping the hands and feet dry and clean, and using antifungal medications specifically for treating tinea manuum and pedis.

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How to treat tinea manuum and tinea pedis?

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection, with high infectivity and recurrence rates. Generally, the most common treatment is to directly apply antifungal ointment. With long-term treatment, it is usually completely curable. It is also beneficial to frequently wash the area with hot water to reduce the spread of the fungus locally. Additionally, washing with diluted salt water or water boiled with Sichuan peppercorns can inhibit and kill the fungus. After healing, prevention of recurrence is important. Avoid wearing flip-flops carelessly, steer clear of public baths and swimming pools, and do not share bathtubs or foot towels at home to prevent cross-infection.

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Treatment methods for tinea manus and pedis

There are quite a few treatment methods for tinea pedis and tinea manus. Currently, the most commonly used is the direct application of antifungal ointments. The treatment duration must be long, at least two months or more, to achieve the goal of killing the deep-seated fungi. If topical medication is ineffective, oral antifungal drugs can be used. This method has more precise effects, but normal liver function is required. Those with liver diseases cannot use oral medications. Regularly washing with hot water can also kill fungi. After recovery, it is important to regulate your diet and lifestyle habits, avoid contact with small animals, avoid using public baths and swimming, indiscriminate wearing of slippers, etc. If someone in the household also has the condition, it is advisable to undergo treatment together.

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What department should I go to for athlete's foot?

Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) is an infectious disease that forms when fungus covers the skin surface of the palms or soles. This disease is highly contagious and recurrent. If it persists for a long time, the fungus tends to hide deeper, making treatment more challenging. It is generally recommended to seek treatment at the dermatology department of a standard hospital. Commonly used antifungal ointments can be applied; typically twice a day, with a treatment course of at least one to two months or even longer to completely kill the deep-seated fungus and achieve eradication. After recovery, it is important to maintain proper dietary and lifestyle habits, avoid wearing shared slippers, and not visit public baths or go swimming. If someone else in the household has this disease, it is advisable to treat it together to prevent cross-infection. (Note: The answer is for reference only. Medication should only be taken under the guidance of a professional physician, and blind medication must be avoided.)