Can you eat vitamins for tinea pedis and tinea manuum?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 20, 2024
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Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infections and is not related to a lack of vitamins. However, supplementing with vitamins appropriately during treatment can be helpful. This disease is highly contagious and recurrent, and once identified, it must be treated formally. It is recommended to visit a dermatologist at a reputable hospital for confirmation before treatment. Antifungal creams can be applied topically twice a day, and the treatment should be maintained for at least one to two months to completely kill the deep-seated fungi and prevent recurrence of the condition. It is advisable to avoid keeping small animals at home, avoid contact with dirty water and soil, and refrain from using public baths and swimming pools. Bath towels and washcloths should be used separately from those of other family members.

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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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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 causes athlete's foot?

The main cause of athlete's foot is direct fungal infection, which is highly contagious and recurrent over time. The most common way of contracting the fungus is through direct contact with it via the hands and feet. For instance, if pets are kept at home and their hygiene is not well maintained, and they are often petted, the fungus can be transferred to the hands. During the process of washing feet, the fungus on the hands can cross-contaminate the feet, so this disease is mostly related to direct contact. It is recommended to seek professional treatment at a reputable hospital's dermatology department. Antifungal ointment can be applied topically, twice a day, and the treatment should be persisted for one to two months or longer. After recovery, avoid bathing or swimming in public baths, and do not share towels or bath scrubs with family members.

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Best treatment methods for tinea pedis (athlete's foot)

Athlete's foot and hand fungus are diseases caused by fungal infections. Once the fungus attaches to the skin surface, it forms an infection. Over time, the fungus can penetrate deeper, and the symptoms will gradually worsen. The best treatment method for this disease is to directly apply antifungal cream twice a day, and continue for at least one to two months or more, which can completely cure it. You can also frequently wash with hot water and apply iodine, which also has a certain antifungal effect. After the disease is cured, it is important to prevent recurrence. It is recommended not to keep small animals at home. If you do have small pets, be sure to maintain cleanliness. Avoid wearing random slippers, do not go to public baths or swimming pools, sun-disinfect used socks and shoes, and avoid touching dirty water, soil, etc., with bare hands.

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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.