Causes, solutions and precautions for severe peeling of athlete's foot

Athlete's foot leading to peeling is a very common phenomenon. For patients with more severe peeling, timely treatment is necessary. However, the prerequisite for treatment is to know the cause of peeling, so as to better solve the problem, alleviate the pain caused by peeling feet to patients, and prevent feet from peeling again. Below, we will introduce to you the causes, solutions and precautions of severe peeling caused by athlete's foot.

Causes of peeling athlete's foot

Too thick old cuticle. The feet have a thick cuticle. If the feet sweat easily, then under the infiltration of sweat, it will become the nutritional environment needed for the survival of fungi, leading to the proliferation and reproduction of fungi, and athlete's foot will appear. The main culprit of athlete's foot is fungus, especially Trichophyton. Infection with this fungus in life, coupled with the fact that the feet are prone to sweating, creates an environment suitable for the survival of fungi, which will lead to the occurrence of athlete's foot. Generally speaking, mold is most likely to reproduce in a relatively humid and warm environment, and the feet can provide a suitable environment, making athlete's foot more likely to occur. The presence of athlete's foot will cause the skin on the feet to peel.

What to do if athlete's foot peels

It is best to pay attention to the cleaning of the soles of your feet every day. It is best to wash them several times a day. In summer, always wear ventilated and breathable socks or shoes, and reduce the wearing of sneakers. Also, avoid eating foods that easily induce sweating, such as peppers, onions, garlic and other foods with strong odors, especially in the hot summer season. Normally, you should disinfect the foot basin and foot towel you use, expose the socks to sunlight or wash them in boiling water, and put desiccant in the shoe cabinet to absorb sweat.

What should you pay attention to when athlete’s foot peels?

1. Athlete's foot is caused by fungal infection, so if you want to treat athlete's foot at this time, you must let these fungi see the sun so that you can completely suppress and kill it. The specific operation is to change and wash the shoes, socks, etc. that we often wear frequently, and expose them to the sun. Only in this way can we prevent the reproduction of fungi and achieve the effect of early treatment of athlete's foot.

2. It may also be a skin disease caused by other problems. If athlete's foot cannot be cured repeatedly and peeling does not improve, it is recommended to go to a local regular medical clinic to see a dermatologist to determine what kind of skin disease it is and then use symptomatic medication. After washing your feet, dry them, apply cream or lotion to the peeling areas of your feet, and massage repeatedly for a while to allow the skin to absorb it. If you use it at night, you can put on socks before going to bed to prevent rubbing on the quilt and mattress.