How to completely cure athlete's foot and itching?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a skin disease that causes symptoms such as itchy feet. To completely cure this disease and its symptoms, antifungal treatment is necessary, and medications such as terbinafine can be used. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to lifestyle habits, maintain cleanliness of the soles and feet, and avoid sharing shoes and socks with others. Also, be sure to wash your feet frequently and avoid sharing foot towels, towels, bath towels, etc., with others.

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What are the symptoms of athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection, and this disease is quite contagious and recurring. Generally, the earliest symptoms appear on the bottoms of the feet or between the toes, including itching, peeling, and blisters. If the symptoms are severe, there may also be erosion, exudation, or oozing. Athlete's foot is highly contagious and may spread to other parts of the body over time. It may also be transmitted to family members, and as the condition progresses, the toenails may gradually develop fungal nail infections. Therefore, once you have athlete's foot, you must actively seek standardized treatment, applying antifungal creams. Bath basins or foot towels at home should be used separately from those of other family members to prevent cross-infection. It is advisable to wear breathable shoes frequently, and shoes and socks that have been worn should be sun-dried and disinfected.

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The difference between tinea manuum (hand fungus) and athlete's foot (foot fungus)

Athlete's foot belongs to diseases caused by fungal infections. Athlete's foot, also commonly known as foot odor, is the same thing, so there is no difference between the two; both are caused by fungal infections. Locally, there will be peeling, blisters, and severe itching. In serious cases, there may be dryness, cracking, and bleeding. Once this disease occurs, it must be treated formally. It can be cured by applying antifungal cream topically, but the treatment course will be relatively long. After cure, it is also important to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits, try to avoid contact with dirty water, sand, small animals, etc., do not wear slippers randomly, and avoid going to public baths and swimming to prevent the recurrence of the disease.

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Can iodophor treat athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot, commonly known as tinea pedis, is an infection caused by dermatophyte fungi. Antifungal medications are required for symptomatic treatment. However, iodophors, as disinfectants, do not have a therapeutic effect on athlete's foot. Daily enhancement of foot hygiene, frequent changing of shoes and socks, and maintaining a dry and ventilated environment are important. Laboratory examinations, including scraping skin scales from affected areas for microscopic examination of fungi, are necessary. A positive laboratory result further supports the diagnosis of tinea pedis. Treatment involves the application of antifungal creams such as naftifine and ketoconazole. To adequately control symptoms and prevent recurrence, it may be necessary to take oral antifungal medications, such as terbinafine hydrochloride tablets, itraconazole dispersible tablets or capsules, for a treatment course of more than 2 weeks. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can water blister type athlete's foot be punctured?

For vesicular athlete's foot, if blisters appear, it is advised not to puncture them because the blisters contain fungi. Puncturing them can cause the infection to spread to others. Additionally, once the blisters are broken, it is more susceptible to secondary bacterial infections, resulting in a combined fungal and bacterial infection. If vesicular athlete's foot occurs, it is crucial to promptly treat it with antifungal cream.

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Is athlete's foot contagious?

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infections and is highly contagious. Transmission can occur through contact with each other, sharing slippers haphazardly, or going to public baths and swimming pools. Once diagnosed, it is essential to receive formal treatment at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital. Antifungal creams should be applied twice daily for at least one to two months to completely eradicate the deep-seated fungi. Regularly soaking feet in hot water, and ensuring that worn socks and shoes are thoroughly sun-dried to disinfect them, can prevent cross-infection. Even after recovery from athlete's foot, it's important to avoid recurrence by maintaining good dietary and personal hygiene habits. It's advisable to avoid spicy food, refrain from staying up late, and use separate wash basins and bath towels from other family members.