How long is the treatment period for tinea pedis and tinea manuum?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 11, 2024
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Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) is a fungal infectious disease, and the treatment duration varies. If detected early, treatment can simply involve the application of topical antifungal cream, generally for a course of more than one month. If the condition has been present for a longer time and involves scaling, blistering, or even cracking, the treatment period will be longer, possibly exceeding six months. If topical antifungal creams are ineffective, oral antifungal medication can be taken, which tends to be more reliable. After recovery, it is important to prevent recurrence. Try to avoid contact with irritating substances, abstain from spicy and stimulating foods for a long time, avoid wearing slippers carelessly, and ensure that worn shoes and socks are disinfected by exposure to sunlight. If there are family members with the same condition, it is advisable to treat them together.

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Can you eat eggs with tinea pedis?

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection. There are no special dietary requirements for this disease, but it is advised to avoid chili peppers and alcohol during the treatment period. Common foods like eggs are permissible. During treatment, it is important to maintain a regulated diet and lifestyle habits. Do not go to public baths or swimming pools. Try not to wear shared slippers casually. Household footbaths and foot towels should be used separately and frequently disinfected with sunlight. The use of topical antifungal creams should be prolonged, with a minimum duration of one to two months, to potentially eliminate the fungus completely. After recovery, it is crucial to prevent recurrence by avoiding spicy and irritating foods and not staying up late.

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How long is the treatment period for tinea pedis and tinea manuum?

Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) is a fungal infectious disease, and the treatment duration varies. If detected early, treatment can simply involve the application of topical antifungal cream, generally for a course of more than one month. If the condition has been present for a longer time and involves scaling, blistering, or even cracking, the treatment period will be longer, possibly exceeding six months. If topical antifungal creams are ineffective, oral antifungal medication can be taken, which tends to be more reliable. After recovery, it is important to prevent recurrence. Try to avoid contact with irritating substances, abstain from spicy and stimulating foods for a long time, avoid wearing slippers carelessly, and ensure that worn shoes and socks are disinfected by exposure to sunlight. If there are family members with the same condition, it is advisable to treat them together.

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How is athlete's foot formed?

The fundamental cause of athlete's foot is a pathogenic fungal infection of the skin. It particularly affects those with weakened immune systems or those who are continuously in moist, warm environments, as fungi thrive in such conditions. Additionally, low immune function can lead to infection. Lastly, athlete's foot can also spread through direct or indirect contact, especially through shared use of bath towels, foot towels, handkerchiefs, etc.

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Can tinea pedis be cured?

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection. Fungal infections are highly contagious and recurrent, but they can be completely cured with proper treatment. It is recommended to visit the dermatology department of a regular hospital and apply antifungal cream. The treatment should be prolonged, lasting at least one to two months or more, so that the deep-seated fungus can be completely killed and eradicated. After the treatment, regulate your diet and lifestyle habits; avoid contact with small animals, dirty water, sand, etc., try to avoid spicy and irritating foods, and do not stay up late. If family members also have this disease, they must be treated at the same time, and towels, bath scrubbers, or foot wiping towels should not be shared.

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Can you run with hand and foot tinea?

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.