How to completely cure tinea pedis (athlete's foot)?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on November 30, 2024
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Athlete's foot is a type of infectious skin disease that occurs on the skin of the palms and feet. To completely cure athlete's foot, it is recommended to approach it from the following aspects:

First, avoid contact of the hands with strongly alkaline substances, and progressively keep the feet dry over the long term, wear breathable shoes, and change shoes and socks frequently,

Second, use antifungal medications for treatment, starting with topical ointments. If topical medications are ineffective, oral antifungal medications can be used in combination,

Lastly, diet also needs to be coordinated, and it should be light.

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How to completely cure tinea pedis (athlete's foot)?

Athlete's foot is a type of infectious skin disease that occurs on the skin of the palms and feet. To completely cure athlete's foot, it is recommended to approach it from the following aspects: First, avoid contact of the hands with strongly alkaline substances, and progressively keep the feet dry over the long term, wear breathable shoes, and change shoes and socks frequently, Second, use antifungal medications for treatment, starting with topical ointments. If topical medications are ineffective, oral antifungal medications can be used in combination, Lastly, diet also needs to be coordinated, and it should be light.

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Athlete's foot, what is it?

Tinea manuum and tinea pedis are diseases caused by fungal infections. These diseases have a high incidence rate, are highly contagious, and tend to recur. They typically occur due to exposure to external fungal infections, which initiate erosion on the surface of the palms or soles and gradually infiltrate the deeper layers of the skin. This can lead to peeling or blistering, and the itching can be intense. These conditions are also quite contagious. Once this disease occurs, it is essential to seek proper medical treatment. Treatment can be administered at a dermatology department of a standard hospital using antifungal creams applied twice daily. Persisting with the treatment for one to two months can lead to a complete recovery. After recovery, it is crucial to maintain a proper diet and lifestyle habits. Avoid public baths and swimming pools, do not share flip-flops, and ensure that used items are disinfected by exposure to sunlight.

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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.

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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 vitamin is lacking in tinea pedis?

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection, and it is not directly related to a lack of vitamins or trace elements. Some patients lacking vitamins or trace elements have symptoms very similar to those of athlete's foot, but the fundamental causes of their conditions are different. If it is hard to distinguish, one can go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital to have a fungal test done. Therefore, it is not necessary to supplement vitamins or trace elements to treat athlete's foot. It requires the application of antifungal ointments externally, and the treatment period must be long in order to kill the deep-seated fungi and achieve complete eradication. After healing, it is also important to prevent the recurrence of the condition; do not go to public baths or swimming pools, avoid contact with irritating substances, and if there is someone else in the household with the same disease, they must be treated together.