What should I do if tinea pedis and tinea manuum cause cracking?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on October 22, 2024
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Athlete's foot can cause symptoms of cracking, especially in patients who have not received good treatment, which makes them prone to skin cracking. If cracking occurs, it is recommended to first use some antifungal medications to promptly treat the condition. Additionally, one can apply some moisturizing cream or ointment to alleviate the symptoms. It is important to maintain cleanliness of the skin on the hands and feet, avoid contact with strongly alkaline substances, keep the soles clean, and wear breathable shoes and socks. Finally, it is important to disinfect shoes and socks regularly and avoid direct contact with others to prevent mutual infection.

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How to treat tinea manuum and tinea pedis?

Athlete's foot is a disease caused by fungal infection, with high infectivity and recurrence rates. Generally, the most common treatment is to directly apply antifungal ointment. With long-term treatment, it is usually completely curable. It is also beneficial to frequently wash the area with hot water to reduce the spread of the fungus locally. Additionally, washing with diluted salt water or water boiled with Sichuan peppercorns can inhibit and kill the fungus. After healing, prevention of recurrence is important. Avoid wearing flip-flops carelessly, steer clear of public baths and swimming pools, and do not share bathtubs or foot towels at home to prevent cross-infection.

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What should be paid attention to for tinea manuum and tinea pedis?

Athlete's foot is caused by fungal infections, and during the illness, specific attentions must be paid as follows. Firstly, one should eat a light diet, avoiding spicy food and alcohol. Furthermore, it is advised to wear breathable shoes and avoid wearing non-breathable ones, and certainly not to expose hands and feet to a long-term damp environment. Finally, separate personal hygiene items like towels, bath towels, handkerchiefs, and foot wraps should be used to avoid contact and prevent cross-infection.

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What should not be eaten with athlete's foot?

Tinea manus and pedis is a very common type of dermatophytosis in clinical practice, mainly caused by pathogenic fungal infections. Patients with tinea manus and pedis need to be mindful of their diet and avoid certain foods. Firstly, they should not consume spicy and irritating foods, as well as "heating" foods, such as garlic, green onions, ginger, chili peppers, black pepper, seafood, etc. Additionally, they should try to avoid beverages and processed foods, and not eat overly sweet foods. Lastly, they should avoid fried and excessively greasy foods, such as deep-fried dough sticks and fatty meats, etc.

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What should I do if tinea pedis and tinea manuum cause cracking?

Athlete's foot can cause symptoms of cracking, especially in patients who have not received good treatment, which makes them prone to skin cracking. If cracking occurs, it is recommended to first use some antifungal medications to promptly treat the condition. Additionally, one can apply some moisturizing cream or ointment to alleviate the symptoms. It is important to maintain cleanliness of the skin on the hands and feet, avoid contact with strongly alkaline substances, keep the soles clean, and wear breathable shoes and socks. Finally, it is important to disinfect shoes and socks regularly and avoid direct contact with others to prevent mutual infection.

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Can tinea manuum et pedis spread to the body?

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.