Can tinea pedis be cured?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 20, 2024
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Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection. Although it is highly contagious and recurrent, it can be completely cured. The treatment must be standardized and must be adhered to for a long time. The most commonly used antifungal ointments available on the market can cure it. The treatment course must be adhered to for at least one to two months or even longer to achieve eradication. After recovery, prevention of recurrence is advised, such as avoiding contact with dirty water, soil, or petting small animals. It is recommended not to bathe in public baths or swim, and if there is someone with the same disease at home, they must be treated at the same time. Additionally, do not share towels, bath scrubs, or foot towels.

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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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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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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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What does it look like when tinea manuum and tinea pedis improve?

Tinea manuum and tinea pedis are common skin diseases caused by fungal infections of the skin on the hands or feet. These conditions often present with various skin symptoms such as itching, papules, rashes, peeling, and scales. Following treatment, improvement is typically indicated by a significant reduction in rashes, papules, erythema, and a noticeable decrease in itching. The skin begins to resemble normal skin and shows signs of recovery.

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How to treat tinea manuum and tinea pedis?

Athlete's foot belongs to a disease caused by fungal infection. There are many methods to treat this disease, but the most common one is still the direct application of antifungal cream, twice a day, for at least one to two months or more, to completely kill the deep-seated fungi and achieve the purpose of eradication. Also, you can frequently wash with hot water, apply iodine locally, which can also inhibit the growth of fungi. Alternatively, using sulfur soap more often can also kill the fungi. Once this disease is discovered, it must be treated as early as possible, otherwise the symptoms will become more severe. After curing, it is also important to prevent recurrence, avoid spicy and irritating food, don’t wear flip-flops randomly, avoid soaking in public baths or swimming, try not to keep small animals at home, and if a family member has this disease, it is recommended to treat it together.