What is the most effective way to treat athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot is actually the most distressing and painful. Sometimes athlete's foot will recur, so of course you should pay attention to understanding the correct method of treating athlete's foot. Now drug treatment is more effective, and drug treatment also depends on the type of athlete's foot. Erosive athlete's foot can be soaked in 1:8000 potassium permanganate solution.

1. Drug treatment

1. If there is erosion or exudation between the toes, do not use strong irritating medicines. It is best to let the wound surface dry before applying the medicine. You can apply a 1:8000 potassium permanganate solution as a wet compress, then apply external oil or powder, and after the skin is dry, switch to creams or ointments such as terbinafine hydrochloride. 2. For those with obvious dry and cracked skin, you can apply ointment locally after soaking in warm water each time, then seal it with plastic film and wrap it with a bandage. Remove it after 24 to 48 hours, and then use antifungal drugs. 3. If small blisters appear on the feet but have not broken, you can first soak them in 3% boric acid solution, and then use antifungal creams such as bifonazole cream. 4. If tinea pedis is complicated by bacterial infection, you can use furacilin solution or 1:2000 berberine solution for wet compress. For those with severe infection, you can take oral antibiotics such as cephalexin capsules, erythromycin, etc. 5. Systemic treatment: For stubborn tinea pedis, oral medication can be given if there are no contraindications.

2. Prognosis

Tinea pedis is a chronic infection that requires long-term medication to completely eliminate. After the symptoms are relieved, fungal examination and culture are negative for three consecutive weeks to be considered cured.

3. Daily care

1. Pay attention to cleanliness, keep your skin dry, keep your feet clean, wash several times a day, and change socks frequently. 2. Foot basins and foot towels should be used separately to avoid infecting others. 3. It is not advisable to wear non-breathable shoes such as sports shoes and hiking shoes to avoid excessive foot sweating and aggravated foot odor. People with tight spaces between toes can use clean gauze or cotton balls to sandwich the toes or choose split-toe socks to facilitate moisture absorption and ventilation.

4. Diet adjustment

You should consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and chicken. 2. Foods rich in vitamin A mainly include animal liver, fish, seafood, cream, eggs and other animal foods. 3. Eat more vegetables and fruits containing vitamin E, such as celery, tomatoes, etc. 4. Do not eat foods that can easily cause sweating, such as hot peppers, raw onions, raw garlic, etc. 5. Avoid cola drinks, cereals, processed foods, sugar and other foods. Avoid fried and greasy foods.