How do I use medication for ringworm and tinea pedis?

  In principle, the treatment of tinea cruris and tinea pedis is based on topical medications such as 1% clotrimazole cream, 1% terbinafine ointment, and compound rezorcin application. After the symptoms have disappeared (usually about 2 weeks), even if the skin of the affected area seems to have returned to normal, you should continue to use the medication for half a month to a month. Any drug that has a fungicidal and antibacterial effect on fungi can be effective. Flaking after foot soaking is related to the effect of the drug, and the fungus that is generally only parasitic in the skin stratum corneum is eliminated with the flaking. In addition to topical drugs, you can also consider oral antifungal drugs, such as itraconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole, etc., internal and external dual-pronged, faster onset and better results.  The actual fact is that these drugs contain hormones, which can lead to fungal infections getting heavier and heavier, so that the treatment does not work; second, the need to adhere to the medication, until the lesions are completely eliminated, but also need to consolidate half a month to a month, many patients see the skin improve immediately stop medication, in fact, at this moment the fungus has not been completely cleared Third, the area of the medication may be slightly enlarged, usually by 2-3 cm beyond the visible lesion, as the “normal” skin at the edge of the lesion may have been infected by the fungus. systemic diseases such as diabetic connective tissue disease. Many patients are afraid of oral medications, but in fact, antifungal medications are safe and effective when used properly under the guidance of a doctor.  It is also important to remember that people with tinea pedis, especially those who have to stand or walk for long periods of time, tend to develop a warm and humid environment inside their shoes that is conducive to fungal growth, so they should try to wear lightweight and breathable shoes. When staying out, you should try to choose a hotel with good disinfection and hygiene measures, avoid using common towels and other items, wash your shoes and socks in a timely manner, and expose them to the sun as much as possible to effectively prevent fungal cross-infection.