What can you eat with tinea cruris?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on November 14, 2024
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The diet of patients with tinea cruris is very important. A good diet in conjunction with treatment is greatly beneficial for patients. It is recommended that patients with tinea cruris eat more vegetables and fruits, such as apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, etc., as well as tofu, bitter melon, leafy greens, cabbage, and radishes. Additionally, they should consume more lean pork, eggs, and milk which are rich in protein. Finally, patients should avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming spicy and irritating foods.

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Can tinea cruris heal by itself?

Tinea cruris is caused by a fungal infection and generally does not heal on its own without proper treatment. In principle, fungi thrive and spread in moist environments, increasing in coverage. Besides the groin area, fungal infections might also occur on the buttocks or other body parts. Once an infection occurs, it is essential to apply antifungal cream regularly over a period to achieve a complete cure. It is also important to maintain proper dietary and lifestyle habits, avoiding public baths and swimming pools, not keeping small animals at home, and washing socks and underwear separately with sun exposure for disinfection. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from staying up late, and bathe more frequently.

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What should not be eaten with tinea cruris?

Tinea cruris is a disease caused by fungal infection, usually growing on the inner thigh or buttocks. The fungus is sensitive to some spicy and stimulating foods, such as chili peppers, lamb, seafood, etc. Thus, it is essential not to eat these foods. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this disease is caused by damp-heat pouring downwards, so foods that cause internal damp-heat should also be avoided, especially those with strong flavors or too sweet. During treatment, dietary and lifestyle habits should be regulated; avoid public baths, swimming, and keeping small animals at home. If there are patients with athlete's foot, socks and underwear must be washed separately and disinfected by sun exposure. This disease is highly infectious and recurrent, so it is vital to be cautious at all times.

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Can tinea cruris be completely cured?

Tinea cruris is a disease caused by fungal infection, which can be completely cured. The fungus attaches to the surface skin at the root of the thighs. Commonly used antifungal creams applied long-term can completely kill the fungus. The treatment course has to be long, at least one to two months or more. During the treatment period, it is important to avoid cross-infection, refrain from using public baths or swimming, and for patients with athlete's foot, try not to wash socks and underwear together. Additionally, it is important to sunbathe and sterilize, preferably not keeping small animals at home, and if the work or living environment is humid and prone to sweating, one must bathe more frequently and keep the area ventilated and dry.

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The causes of tinea corporis and tinea cruris

Tinea corporis and tinea cruris are both caused by fungal infections, and the fungi responsible for these diseases are essentially the same. The main route of infection is direct contact. For example, frequent visits to public baths for soaking or swimming, or sharing items like bath scrubbers and towels. Additionally, some patients have athlete's foot and wash their socks together with their underwear, without proper sun exposure and disinfection, leading to cross-contamination. Therefore, after recovering from this condition, it is crucial to regulate diet and lifestyle habits, and eliminate as many risk factors as possible. Avoid going to public baths for soaking or swimming, wash underwear and socks separately, do not share bath scrubbers and towels, and bathe more frequently.

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Can tinea cruris be completely cured?

Tinea cruris is a disease caused by fungal infection, which can be completely eradicated. Some cases where long-term treatment is ineffective or fails to eradicate the disease are related to individual treatment plans. It is important to persist with treatment over a long period. When applying antifungal cream, the area covered must be large and the application must be prolonged, lasting at least one to two months. Only then can deep-seated fungi be completely killed, achieving eradication. After the disease is cured, it is also necessary to prevent its recurrence and cross-infection. Avoid using public baths and swimming pools, do not share washcloths and towels, do not keep small animals at home, try to maintain good hygiene, and disinfect underwear by exposing it to sunlight.