Athlete is a skin disease that occurs in the feet. The real name is actually tinea pedis . This skin disease is contagious. If it is not treated in a timely and effective manner, it may even be transmitted to family members, especially spouses. What is terrible is that this disease also has the characteristics of recurrence. Therefore, it is necessary to actively treat and take careful care to reduce the chance of recurrence of this disease.
What to do if you have athlete's foot?
1. Use the correct medicine
At the skin disease caused by fungal infection. Therefore, when treating this disease, you should use drugs with fungicidal effects, such as ketoconazole , miconazole, etc. Usually, all of which are fungicidal drugs with the word zolid are fungicidal second-generation drugs. Now there are also third-generation fungicidal drugs, which also have good therapeutic effects on beriberi. If you have small blisters and small spots on your feet and itchy, it is recommended to use ointment according to the doctor's instructions. If there is erosion and the feet are smelly and itchy, it is recommended to use powder first and then use cream after the skin becomes dry.
2. The use of medication for foot therapy
The reason why athlete's foot is prone to recurring repeatedly is closely related to not using medications according to the course of treatment. The symptoms of itching disappear, but in fact, it is just that the superficial fungus is killed. The fungus hidden in the stratum corneum still exists. If the medication is stopped immediately after the symptoms disappear, the disease will easily recur. Therefore, the medication must be at least one month, and it is generally recommended to use it for two months.
3. Spray shoes and socks
When treating athlete's foot, don't just pay attention to the fungus on your feet. Fungus may also exist in the socks and shoes you wear in daily life. Therefore, before wearing shoes and socks, you must first spray terbinafine tincture on the shoes and socks. It can be sterilized for 24 hours and the effect will be more obvious.
4. Reduce foot sweating
Long-term foot sweating is also one of the main factors that cause athlete's foot to appear, because fungi like this humid and stuffy environment the most. Therefore, in the process of treating athlete's foot, you should also try to avoid a lot of sweating on your feet. You can appropriately use antiperspirant spray or antiperspirant balls, which is also helpful for removing odor.
5. Pay attention to diet
Patients with athlete's foot should have a light diet and be rich in nutrition. It is recommended to eat more seafood and vegetables. The protein and vitamin content in these foods is particularly high, which can make the skin repair ability stronger. Try not to eat foods that may cause sweating, such as chili or onions.
Warm reminder
Patients with athlete's foot should choose appropriate medicines according to their specific condition, and use foot treatment courses. Apply medicines to their feet at night, and spray sterilization drugs on their shoes or socks during the day. At the same time, avoid excessive sweating at the feet and pay attention to their diet.
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