Can tinea manuum et pedis spread to the body?

Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

Updated on September 17, 2024

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Tinea manuum and pedis is a skin disease that combines both hand and foot fungal infections, caused by fungal infections of the hands and feet. It is contagious and can spread to the body, causing tinea corporis and other diseases. After contracting this condition, it is crucial to take preventive measures, such as wearing breathable shoes and socks, keeping the hands and feet dry and clean, and using antifungal medications specifically for treating tinea manuum and pedis.

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How to treat tinea manuum and tinea pedis?

Athlete's foot belongs to a disease caused by fungal infection. There are many methods to treat this disease, but the most common one is still the direct application of antifungal cream, twice a day, for at least one to two months or more, to completely kill the deep-seated fungi and achieve the purpose of eradication. Also, you can frequently wash with hot water, apply iodine locally, which can also inhibit the growth of fungi. Alternatively, using sulfur soap more often can also kill the fungi. Once this disease is discovered, it must be treated as early as possible, otherwise the symptoms will become more severe. After curing, it is also important to prevent recurrence, avoid spicy and irritating food, don’t wear flip-flops randomly, avoid soaking in public baths or swimming, try not to keep small animals at home, and if a family member has this disease, it is recommended to treat it together.

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Can you drink alcohol with athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infections, which is highly contagious and recurrent. Most people may carry it for life after being infected, and it is not easy to completely eradicate. Once diagnosed, it is recommended to seek formal treatment at the dermatology department of a regular hospital. During the treatment period, alcohol and spicy food like chili peppers should be avoided, as fungi are particularly sensitive to alcohol and chili, which can stimulate their rapid and increased growth. Common antifungal creams can be applied twice a day, and by persisting for one to two months, the infection can usually be completely cured. After recovery, try to avoid wearing slippers carelessly, and avoid going to public baths or swimming to prevent the fungus from recurring. Adopting good dietary and lifestyle habits can also help suppress outbreaks of this disease.

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What kind of fungus is athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot is caused by pathogenic fungi, mainly including dermatophytes, Trichophyton rubrum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. These fungi not only are contagious, allowing transmission to others but can also spread from one part of the body to another, potentially causing other fungal infections. Therefore, it is essential to treat athlete's foot promptly with antifungal therapy. Additionally, it is important to enhance skin resistance, keep the skin clean and dry, and avoid consuming irritating foods.

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Can you run with hand and foot tinea?

Hand and foot tinea are caused by fungal infections, which are both contagious and recurrent. However, they are not related to sports activities or running. Even if one contracts hand or foot tinea, running is still possible, but it is best to avoid swimming to prevent repeated cross-infection. The standard treatment involves applying antifungal cream twice a day for at least one month continuously, which can completely eradicate the infection. After treatment, it is important to maintain a proper diet and lifestyle habits, avoid public baths and swimming, avoid contact with small animals, sand, and dirty water, and if affected by athlete's foot, it is advisable to wear gloves while washing feet to prevent cross-infection.

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What vitamin is lacking in tinea pedis?

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection, and it is not directly related to a lack of vitamins or trace elements. Some patients lacking vitamins or trace elements have symptoms very similar to those of athlete's foot, but the fundamental causes of their conditions are different. If it is hard to distinguish, one can go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital to have a fungal test done. Therefore, it is not necessary to supplement vitamins or trace elements to treat athlete's foot. It requires the application of antifungal ointments externally, and the treatment period must be long in order to kill the deep-seated fungi and achieve complete eradication. After healing, it is also important to prevent the recurrence of the condition; do not go to public baths or swimming pools, avoid contact with irritating substances, and if there is someone else in the household with the same disease, they must be treated together.