Tinea pedis is relatively rare in children, and its treatment method is not very different from that of adults, usually with topical medication, such as miconazole cream, etc. Tinea pedis is a superficial skin fungal infection caused by dermatophytes.
Tinea pedis is a superficial skin fungal infection of the feet caused by dermatophytes, often with blisters, flaking and other manifestations, accompanied by itching, severe cases can appear erosion, oozing and bacterial infection. In severe cases, vesicles, oozing and bacterial infections can occur. It is contagious, so you should pay attention to personal hygiene in your daily life, and do not share shoes, socks, slippers, towels and bathtubs with others. Try to wear shoes and socks with good air permeability and avoid prolonged foot immersion in water.
Treatment is based on topical medications, commonly used antifungal drugs such as miconazole, terbinafine, cyclopyrrolidine, etc. Different dosage forms are chosen according to the type of tinea pedis.
If the area of the rash is large and the local treatment is not effective, systematic antifungal treatment can be carried out, and oral antifungal drugs such as itraconazole can be taken. If accompanied by bacterial infection, antibiotics such as erythromycin ointment should be used first, and then antifungal treatment should be carried out after infection control.
As the disease is prone to recurrence, it is recommended to consult the doctor and standardize the treatment as early as possible in order to achieve a better therapeutic effect. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, to avoid purchasing medication on their own.