Epidermal fungal infections include, but are not limited to, tinea pedis and tinea pedis, respectively. The patient’s skin is inflamed, peeled, cracked, blistered, or even eroded, and itching is difficult to handle.
Tinea pedis and tinea pedis belong to the same infection, but because the skin of the hands is thicker than the skin of the feet, the treatment time is also slightly longer.
Epidermal fungal infections can spread to other parts of the body or to other people.
Ringworm of the hand (also known as: Liriodendron, Housewife’s Hand, Rich Hand) is a superficial fungal infection that occurs on the palm and its sides, as well as on the joints and between the fingers. It is mostly secondary to tinea pedis, and can also be induced by contact with other pathogens (for example: wearing gloves, hand socks, etc., which have fungal growth due to long-term humidity). When the skin is damaged or the immune system is weakened due to physical discomfort, the chances of the epidermis being invaded by fungi are greatly increased.
Tinea pedis (also known as: athlete’s foot, athlete’s foot, Hong Kong’s foot, Singapore’s foot), mostly occurs on the soles of the feet, the skin between the soles and the toes, and the superficial part of the ankles. Fungal infection can spread to other parts of the body or infect others through direct contact or daily necessities (such as clothing and socks, towels, slippers) that have been in contact with the affected area.
Factors that increase the risk of dermal fungal infection include the following:
- Those who sweat more, sweat more on the soles of the feet. The secretions and water in sweat promote the growth of bacteria and fungi.
- The endocrine changes of pregnant women during pregnancy will reduce the ability of the skin to resist fungi.
- Obese people have more skin friction between fingers and toes due to narrow finger (toe) seams, and the damaged epidermis is more susceptible to infection.
Onychomycosis, also known as onychomycosis, is a symptom caused by a fungal infection of the nails. The nails become thick and gray-yellow, with an odor, and the nails will have gray powder debris, so it is called gray nails.
Nail fungus is contagious and can infect other parts of the body causing dermatoses or infecting others. Nail fungus on the toes is about four times more common than on the fingers.
Cause
- Nail fungus is caused by a fungus that likes to grow in a humid and warm environment.
- sweaty feet
- Wearing airtight footwear for long periods of time
- Cross-infection by sharing shoes
- People with weakened immunity (such as diabetics, the elderly)
Prevention method
Fungus likes to grow in a warm and humid environment, and keeping dry has a good effect on prevention. Here are some prevention methods that you can refer to:
- Change and wash shoes and socks frequently
- Wear sweat-absorbing, breathable footwear
- After bathing or cleaning the feet, thoroughly dry the soles of the feet and between the toes
- Keep bathroom floors dry
- When walking in public swimming pools and bathrooms, you should wear slippers. Afterwards, your feet should be cleaned and dried thoroughly.
- If you go out wearing sandals or slippers, you should clean your feet properly when you get home
treatment method
Because the affected area penetrates deep into the nail bed, it is difficult to reach, and because the nail grows slowly (on average, the nail grows about 3mm per month, and it takes 3-6 months to change the nail), so the eradication of onychomycosis takes a long time, ranging from several months to as long as a year.
Common causes of relapse include premature discontinuation of medication, organic resurgence of fungal residues on the nail bed, or reinfection of the affected area due to poor hygiene.
- External anti-ringworm drugs: There are common anti-ringworm nail polishes, tinctures, etc., which are applied to the surface. There are also rare infusions for soaking. Although they are not as convenient as the above, the infusions can bring the drug to the deep layer of the affected area. Effectively prevent the spread of fungus.
- Oral anti-ringworm medicine: If the ringworm is persistent or severe, it is necessary to seek medical treatment. Doctors may prescribe oral anti-ringworm medicines for ringworm.
Hong Kong foot (also known as: athlete’s foot, athlete’s foot, tinea pedis, Singapore’s foot) is a skin disease caused by epidermal fungal infection. Common between the toes, the skin is inflamed, peeled, cracked, blisters, or even eroded; itching is difficult to handle.
Cause
Fungus likes to grow in a humid and warm environment. If the skin is in a humid environment for a long time, the fungus can multiply and form athlete’s foot. Common causes are as follows:
- sweaty feet
- Wearing airtight footwear for long periods of time
- Failure to properly dry between toes after bathing or swimming
- Cross-infection by sharing shoes
- People with weakened immune systems (such as diabetics)
Prevention method
Humid temperature is the main cause of athlete’s foot. Keeping away from moisture has a good effect on preventing athlete’s foot. The following are some prevention methods that you can refer to:
- Change and wash shoes and socks frequently
- Wear sweat-absorbing, breathable footwear
- After bathing or cleaning the feet, thoroughly dry the soles of the feet and between the toes
- Keep bathroom floors dry
- When walking in public swimming pools and bathrooms, you should wear slippers. Afterwards, your feet should be cleaned and dried thoroughly.
- If you go out wearing sandal.s or slippers, you should clean your feet properly when you get home
Treatment method
Repeated illnesses are often caused by premature cessation of medication or reinfection due to poor hygiene. If the medication you are taking is working, continue to use the medication until the symptoms disappear.
- Topical anti-ringworm medicines: The most common ones in the market are sprays, ointments, etc., and there are immersion formulations that are less commonly used. Although they are not as convenient as the above, they can soften and dissolve dead skin cells, so that the medicine can thoroughly penetrate into the diseased tissue, effectively Stops fungal infections from spreading.
- Oral anti-ringworm medicines: If ringworm persists or becomes severe, you must seek medical attention. Your doctor may prescribe oral anti-ringworm medicines for ringworm.
