What vitamins should I take for athlete's foot?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on May 10, 2025
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Athlete's foot can cause various symptoms on the hands and feet, including itching, blisters, peeling, and scales, severely affecting the patient's quality of life. It is suggested that vitamins should be supplemented when athlete's foot occurs. First, it is recommended to supplement with Vitamin A and consume foods rich in Vitamin A, such as carrots, spinach, water spinach, enoki mushrooms, apples, pears, etc. Additionally, it is advised to supplement with Vitamin B and consume foods rich in Vitamin B, such as sweet potatoes, oranges, etc. Finally, it is also beneficial to eat foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

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What vitamins should I take for athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot can cause various symptoms on the hands and feet, including itching, blisters, peeling, and scales, severely affecting the patient's quality of life. It is suggested that vitamins should be supplemented when athlete's foot occurs. First, it is recommended to supplement with Vitamin A and consume foods rich in Vitamin A, such as carrots, spinach, water spinach, enoki mushrooms, apples, pears, etc. Additionally, it is advised to supplement with Vitamin B and consume foods rich in Vitamin B, such as sweet potatoes, oranges, etc. Finally, it is also beneficial to eat foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

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How to completely cure tinea pedis (athlete's foot)?

Athlete's foot is a type of infectious skin disease that occurs on the skin of the palms and feet. To completely cure athlete's foot, it is recommended to approach it from the following aspects: First, avoid contact of the hands with strongly alkaline substances, and progressively keep the feet dry over the long term, wear breathable shoes, and change shoes and socks frequently, Second, use antifungal medications for treatment, starting with topical ointments. If topical medications are ineffective, oral antifungal medications can be used in combination, Lastly, diet also needs to be coordinated, and it should be light.

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How is athlete's foot formed?

The fundamental cause of athlete's foot is a pathogenic fungal infection of the skin. It particularly affects those with weakened immune systems or those who are continuously in moist, warm environments, as fungi thrive in such conditions. Additionally, low immune function can lead to infection. Lastly, athlete's foot can also spread through direct or indirect contact, especially through shared use of bath towels, foot towels, handkerchiefs, etc.

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Is a cracked heel the same as athlete's foot?

Cracked heels are not necessarily athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is caused by fungal infections. You can visit the dermatology department of a hospital for a fungal test on cracked heels. If a fungal infection is present, then it can be confirmed as athlete's foot. If there is no fungal infection, it is likely to be fissure eczema, which is a type of allergic reaction and a particularly stubborn type of eczema. It is recommended to exclude athlete's foot infection at a standard hospital. If it is a fungal infection, using antifungal ointments such as Naftifine-Ketoconazole cream can cure it. If it belongs to fissure eczema, the treatment is more troublesome, requiring oral medication combined with topical application, and it tends to recur, not easy to completely eradicate. Avoid using hot water for washing the area, consume more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins and trace elements.

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What causes athlete's foot?

The main cause of athlete's foot is direct fungal infection, which is highly contagious and recurrent over time. The most common way of contracting the fungus is through direct contact with it via the hands and feet. For instance, if pets are kept at home and their hygiene is not well maintained, and they are often petted, the fungus can be transferred to the hands. During the process of washing feet, the fungus on the hands can cross-contaminate the feet, so this disease is mostly related to direct contact. It is recommended to seek professional treatment at a reputable hospital's dermatology department. Antifungal ointment can be applied topically, twice a day, and the treatment should be persisted for one to two months or longer. After recovery, avoid bathing or swimming in public baths, and do not share towels or bath scrubs with family members.