Everyone knows about athlete's foot. The scientific name of athlete's foot is tinea pedis, which is caused by fungal infection. The most annoying thing about athlete's foot is that it is contagious, so once you have athlete's foot, you must take precautions to avoid cross infection. There are many symptoms of athlete's foot, among which peeling and cracking are very common. If athlete's foot is not treated well, it will become more and more serious, and even lead to erosion or pustules. Therefore, once athlete's foot is discovered, it must be treated in time. 1. Tinea pedis (commonly known as "Hong Kong foot" or athlete's foot) is caused by fungal infection. The skin damage often occurs on one side (i.e. one foot) first, and then infects the other side after several weeks or months. Blisters mainly appear on the soles and sides of the toes, most commonly between the third and fourth toes, and can also appear on the soles of the feet. They are deep small blisters that can gradually merge into large blisters. A characteristic of the skin lesions of tinea pedis is that they have clear boundaries and can gradually expand outward. As the disease progresses or scratching occurs, erosion, exudation, or even bacterial infection and pustules may occur. 2. What to do if the peeling and cracking caused by athlete's footDry athlete's foot is different from blister-type athlete's foot. The feet do not swell but become increasingly dry and thin, with peeling and keratinization. It is recommended to soak in warm water first, wipe dry and remove dead skin. Cover the space between the toes with cotton and then place Foot Care on the cotton. Keep applying it for more than 2 hours for better effect. When wearing shoes during the day, cover your toes with cotton or napkins to avoid cross infection and keep them dry. Pay attention to the ventilation of your feet and keep your shoes and socks clean and change them in time. Avoid eating seafood such as fish, crab, and shrimp; avoid smoking and drinking, and avoid eating chili peppers, spicy food, and other irritating foods. Eat a light diet and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. 3. Precautions: Athlete's foot is caused by fungal infection. It must be treated promptly when discovered, otherwise it will be transmitted to others. If not treated in time, it will become more and more serious. 4. Prevention 1. Pay attention to cleanliness, keep the skin dry, keep the feet clean, wash several times a day, and change socks frequently. 2. The foot basin and foot towel should be used separately to avoid infecting others. 3. It is not advisable to wear non-breathable shoes such as sports shoes and hiking shoes to avoid excessive foot sweating and aggravated foot odor. People with tight spaces between toes can use clean gauze or cotton balls to sandwich the toes or choose split-toe socks to facilitate moisture absorption and ventilation. 4. Do not eat foods that can easily cause sweating, such as hot peppers, raw onions, raw garlic, etc. 5. The mood should be calm. Excitement and agitation can easily induce sweating and aggravate tinea pedis. 6. Tinea pedis is a contagious skin disease. You should avoid scratching to prevent self-infection and secondary infection. |
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