How to effectively treat athlete's foot in winter

Winter is actually a season when athlete's foot is more common, so we must master the correct method to treat athlete's foot. Because athlete's foot is caused by fungi, we must pay attention to keeping the local area clean and hygienic, and avoid smoking, drinking alcohol and strong tea.

1. Athlete's foot is caused by fungi. The suitable growth temperature of fungi is 22℃～36℃, humidity is 95%～100%, and pH value is 5-6.5. In other words, the recent temperature and humidity are very suitable for fungal growth. However, the growing conditions in winter are not suitable, and the fungus is in a dormant state, which will not cause discomfort to the patient, causing the patient to believe that the tinea pedis has healed.

2. Experts said that many patients who come to the hospital for treatment have the habit of scratching the affected area with their hands. As a result, some patients are infected with tinea manuum, and some serious cases develop complications such as calf erysipelas. In the dermatology clinic in summer, more than one-third of the patients suffer from infections in other parts of the body.

3. Therefore, for patients who have suffered from athlete's foot for two or three years and have repeated attacks every year, they should be particularly careful about other complications in the fall. They can use oral and topical medications for treatment. If your feet feel more red and swollen than usual, you should seek professional medical help as soon as possible.

4. Autumn pruritus can be divided into systemic pruritus and localized pruritus. The common causes of the former are endocrine disorders and winter pruritus, liver and kidney diseases, malignant tumors, mental factors and excessive skin cleaning can also cause itching. The latter is mostly confined to the anus and vulva. Common symptoms include severe itching all over the body or limited to the anus, scrotum or female genitals. It is paroxysmal, often worsens at night, and affects sleep. The patient often scratches with his hands.

5. Experts remind that patients with systemic itching should pay attention to reducing the number of baths, do not rub the skin excessively when bathing, and do not use alkaline soap; avoid hot and cold stimulation; cotton underwear is preferred, which should be loose and comfortable to avoid friction; quit smoking, drinking alcohol, strong tea, coffee and all spicy and irritating foods, and supplement fat in the diet moderately; wear soft and loose cotton or silk fabrics; when sweating all over, dry it with a towel first, and do not use a fan or air conditioner immediately.