How can tinea pedis be treated?

The so-called tinea manuum and tinea pedis is actually an abbreviation for tinea manuum and tinea pedis combined. In Western medical theory, both tinea manuum and tinea pedis are skin diseases caused by fungi. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that tinea pedis and tinea manuum are caused by insufficient qi and blood in the human body or by infection with insect poison. When tinea pedis occurs, it not only affects the appearance but also has a lot of impact on life. Now let’s talk about what are the effective methods for treating tinea pedis.

Method 1: Anti-inflammatory treatment

Once it is confirmed that the hands have a fungal infection, it should be treated promptly to prevent the lesions from continuing to expand or become chronic. For keratotic tinea manuum with dry skin and obvious desquamation on the palms, you can soak the skin in 10% glacial acetic acid in the water 1 to 2 times a day for 15 minutes each time in the summer, which has a good therapeutic effect.

Method 2: Pay attention to hand care

Before chapped hands occur, you should regularly apply oils, anti-cracking creams, hand creams, etc. to strengthen hand protection. You can also try to slightly thin the thickened and hardened skin on your palms, and then soak them in moderately hot water for 10 to 20 minutes to soften the skin. Generally, soak it in warm water 1 to 2 times and trim the palm skin 2 to 3 times a week.

Method 3: Reduce external stimulation

Patients with tinea manuum should avoid washing with soap and try to avoid contact with irritating substances such as detergent, soap powder and other chemical products, and develop the habit of wearing protective gloves when working. If you have tinea pedis, you should cure it and avoid sharing face towels or bath towels to avoid spreading the disease. Do not share towels, washbasins, etc. with others to avoid the spread of fungi.

Method 4: Chinese medicine treatment of tinea pedis and tinea manuum

For skin diseases, Chinese medicine treatment occupies a very important part. Tinea pedis and tinea manuum belong to the "exogenous evil" type of skin problems. Some external medicinal materials for disinfection and sterilization, such as Cnidium monnieri, Kochia scoparia, and Dictamni, are often used in the treatment of skin diseases.

Method 5: Western medicine treatment of tinea pedis and tinea manuum

Western medicine is fast and can quickly relieve skin diseases, reduce pain and improve quality of life. It is a good choice for some acute or extremely itchy skin problems. For tinea pedis and tinea manuum, you can use miconazole cream, clotrimazole cream, compound levofloxacin ointment, etc.

Method 6: Combining Chinese and Western medicine to treat tinea pedis and tinea manuum

Utilizing the rapid effects of Western medicine and the slow-acting effect of Chinese medicine to eradicate the root causes, the two are organically combined to treat tinea pedis and hand. This can be described as a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, with double the effectiveness. Western medicine is used first to control the symptoms and reduce pain, and then Chinese medicine is used slowly. It varies from person to person, so find the right expert to give a comprehensive solution.