How to cure athlete's foot

Many people will have athlete's foot. It is very uncomfortable when it occurs, especially with itching symptoms. Now that summer is here, many people will have athlete's foot. There are many reasons for athlete's foot. Generally, wearing non-breathable shoes will cause athlete's foot. Many people will use some medicine to treat athlete's foot when they have athlete's foot, and the effect is also very good. Today we will take a look at how to treat athlete's foot.

Most people have athlete's foot to varying degrees. Athlete's foot is not a rare thing. Many people have it. One of the most important characteristics of athlete's foot is itching, which is unbearable. Everyone should know more about how to treat athlete's foot. Timely treatment of athlete's foot can also avoid some impacts.

Home medication

1. If there is erosion or exudation between the toes, do not use strong irritating medicines, nor apply creams or ointments immediately. The wound should be allowed to dry first before using the medicine. You can use 1:8000 potassium permanganate solution (take the powder and dissolve it in warm water until the water turns light pink. The color should not be too dark. Too high a concentration will corrode the skin) for wet compress, then apply oil or powder externally, and after the skin is dry, use cream or ointment such as Make.

2. If the skin is severely keratinized and thickened, antifungal drugs are difficult to penetrate and absorb. You can first use 10% salicylic acid ointment or compound benzoic acid ointment to soften the cuticle, and then use antifungal drugs. If the skin is obviously dry and cracked, you can soak it in warm water each time to soften the cuticle, and then use antifungal drugs. For those with obvious dry and cracked skin, you can apply ointment locally after soaking in warm water each time, then seal it with plastic film and wrap it with a bandage. Remove it after 24 to 48 hours and then use antifungal drugs.

3. If small blisters appear on the feet but have not broken, you can first soak them in 3% boric acid solution, and then use antifungal creams such as Make.

4. In principle, if tinea pedis is complicated by bacterial infection, local anti-bacterial treatment should be given first. You can use furacilin solution or 1:2000 berberine solution for wet compress. Another effective method is to soak it in a decoction of Chinese medicine. For example, use 30 grams of purslane, 30 grams of raw sanguisorba officinalis, and 10 grams of alum, decoct them in water, and soak or apply them in a wet compress for 20 to 30 minutes every day. After the infection is controlled, apply antifungal drugs externally. For those with severe infections, oral antibiotics can be taken, such as cephalexin capsules, midecamycin, erythromycin, etc.

Etiology

This disease is caused by dermatophytes (fungi, Candida, mold). Excessive sweating and dampness of the feet or non-breathable shoes and socks can induce this disease. Dermatophytes are often transmitted through contaminated bathhouses, swimming pool floors, bath towels, public slippers, and foot basins.

Clinical diagnosis

Medically, athlete's foot is usually divided into three types: erosive type, blister type, and scaly and keratotic type.

1. Erosive type

It often occurs between the third and fourth, and between the fourth and fifth toes. Initially, the spaces between the toes are damp and whitish. After drying and scaling, the scaly skin is peeled off to reveal a moist, reddish eroded surface or accompanied by cracks, which is extremely itchy and prone to secondary infection.

2. Blister type

It often occurs on the edge and sole of the foot. Initially, they appear as small blisters with thick and full walls. Some of them may merge into large blisters. The blister fluid is transparent and there is no redness around them. The patient feels extremely itchy, and scratching often leads to secondary infection, such as erysipelas and lymphangitis.

3. Scaly keratotic type

It often occurs on the heel and the edge of the foot. Fungal infection causes the skin to become dry, thick and scaly, and prone to cracking. This type of disease has no blisters or suppuration, has a slow course, and often does not heal for years. Most patients develop the disease from the erosive or blistering type.

Athlete's foot has a great impact on us. The itching is very unbearable, and athlete's foot is also contagious. Many people who suffer from athlete's foot are infected. We must take timely preventive measures against athlete's foot. In summer, we must wear breathable shoes and wash our feet frequently. If athlete's foot occurs, we must use correct medications to avoid infection.