What should I do if athlete's foot spreads to my genitals? How to prevent athlete's foot infection?

Athlete's foot is a disease that mainly affects the skin of the feet, but it is contagious. This infection not only refers to the infection between people, but also spreads to other parts of the human body, such as genitals or hands, causing these parts to also suffer from athlete's foot. Therefore, before athlete's foot worsens, patients must receive active treatment and take certain measures to prevent the spread of athlete's foot!

Is athlete's foot contagious?

Athlete's foot is contagious. It is caused by fungal infection of the feet. In the presence of this pathogenic microorganism, people may be infected through mutual or indirect contact. Athlete's foot can be transmitted to the genitals, or to the skin on the body, hands, etc.

How to treat athlete’s foot?

(1) Dry athlete's foot, with keratinization, desquamation, itching, and easy cracking. The main medication should be Chinese medicine ointment. Because the skin is rough, thick and dry, and keratinized and desquamated, first soak your feet in medicine powder to soften the stratum corneum and kill the fungi outside the dandruff, then dry your feet and apply the ointment. After the symptoms are completely relieved, you should continue to apply the medicine for another week to prevent the recurrence of athlete's foot.

(2) Wet athlete's foot, severe itching, blistering, maceration, and erosion. When the blister is not broken, there is no liquid. First use a sterilized needle (burn it with fire) to pierce the blister, wrap it with absorbent paper and squeeze it from the periphery to the center, squeeze out the liquid (this liquid contains bacteria, please wash your hands if it gets on them), and then squeeze until a few drops of blood come out. After two days, when the skin becomes dry and dead, peel it off. Then apply Chinese medicine ointment.

How to prevent athlete's foot from spreading?

1. Treat skin diseases such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), onychomycosis (onychomycosis), tinea corporis and cruris promptly and thoroughly to prevent further deterioration and contagion of the disease.

2. Keep your feet clean, cool and dry.

3. Try to use a shower when taking a bath or washing your feet.

4. Avoid using alkaline soaps.

5. Avoid damp and dark environment. String 7

6. Avoid wearing non-breathable shoes for a long time.

7. Wear shoes that are of appropriate size and not too tight to reduce biomechanical stimulation and trauma to the toes.

8. Don't walk barefoot on carpets or bathroom floors.

9. Do not use the same nail clippers to trim normal nails and abnormal nails.

10. Disinfect the home environment and patient supplies regularly.