Athlete's foot is due to a lack of which vitamin?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on January 27, 2025
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Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection, and it is not related to the lack of vitamins or trace elements. Once infected with athlete's foot, it must be treated formally. Generally, the use of antifungal creams, such as naftifine and ketoconazole ointment applied continuously, can cure it. The duration of medication must be long, at least more than one month, or until symptoms completely disappear, and then continue using it for about half a month afterwards, which can basically achieve the purpose of eradication. However, this disease is highly contagious. Shoes and socks that have been worn must be sun-dried and disinfected. Foot towels and foot basins should be used separately from family members to avoid infecting them. Therefore, once athlete's foot occurs, it must be treated promptly. Avoid going to public baths and wearing shared slippers to prevent re-infection. (Under the guidance of a doctor when using medication)

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Written by Liu Gang
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Does soaking feet in salt and white vinegar cure athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection, and soaking feet in salt and white vinegar does not have a special therapeutic effect on it. Although it can relieve itching or local bacteria on the foot surface, it is ineffective against fungi. Currently, the most effective treatment for athlete's foot is the application of antifungal creams, such as naftifine ketoconazole ointment. Generally, the medication needs to be applied continuously for at least one month, or until the symptoms have completely disappeared, followed by an additional half a month of medication to completely kill the deep-seated fungi and prevent the condition from recurring. Be sure to use separate foot basins or towels at home to avoid cross-infection among family members. Do not indiscriminately share slippers and try to avoid wading in dirty water on rainy days. Always sun-dry shoes and socks at home to disinfect them.

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Written by Xia Min
Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Can soaking feet in mugwort leaves cure athlete's foot?

Soaking feet in mugwort leaves has an inhibitory effect on various pathogenic skin fungi and can promote blood circulation through heat conduction. Athlete's foot is a type of fungal infection, especially common in the summer when people often wear sneakers or leather shoes. Feet soaked in sweat for prolonged periods and in non-breathable conditions are prone to developing athlete's foot. In Western medicine, athlete's foot is considered a fungal infection. Soaking feet daily in mugwort leaves can effectively treat athlete's foot and eliminate fungi.

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Written by Hu Xiao Cui
Nutrition Science
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What is athlete's foot?

Beri-beri, also known as vitamin B1 deficiency disease. Vitamin B1 is an essential nutrient required by the human body, involved in several important biochemical reactions and crucial for energy metabolism within the body. Deficiency in vitamin B1 can lead to a range of abnormal symptoms in the nervous system and muscles. In adults, early symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency include weakness and a heavy feeling in the lower limbs, muscle soreness, particularly noticeable in the calf muscles. These are also important early signs for the detection of beri-beri, which are typical manifestations. Additionally, beri-beri may also present with loss of appetite, weight loss, digestive disorders, and constipation. There are generally two types of beri-beri: dry beri-beri and wet beri-beri. Dry beri-beri primarily involves neurological symptoms, chiefly abnormal sensations, numbness, and a burning pain in the hands and feet. Wet beri-beri, on the other hand, is mainly characterized by edema and cardiac symptoms.

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The causes of athlete's foot

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection, and while the cause of the disease is clear, the specific process of infection is complex. Casual habits such as wearing flip-flops recklessly, sharing foot basins at home with others who have athlete’s foot, soaking in public baths, swimming, or having pets at home, as pets often harbor fungi, can all potentially lead to the disease. Once the disease occurs, it is imperative to treat it early. Long-term use of antifungal creams, applied for at least one to two months continuously, is necessary to completely kill the deep-seated fungi and prevent recurrence of the condition. After recovery, it is also important to maintain proper dietary and lifestyle habits, avoid wearing flip-flops recklessly, and stay away from public baths and swimming pools.

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How to completely cure sweaty athlete's foot

The occurrence of sweaty feet is actually related to individual physical conditions, such as localized hyperhidrosis which can cause this condition. At the same time, it might be accompanied by a fungal infection, so it is necessary to analyze the specific situation to determine the cause. Generally, antimicrobial treatment can also achieve certain effects, but it requires analysis based on the specific circumstances. Thus, there are unlikely to be major issues if medications are used correctly. Changes generally occur as long as the treatment is appropriate. Therefore, the treatment should be tailored to the patient’s own condition, choosing the medication depending on whether the patient has any drug allergies, etc. As long as there are no such issues, normal exercise is usually fine, although it cannot completely cure the condition. However, it is important to pay attention to lifestyle factors, especially local breathability, which can have a direct impact.