Cracks in the palms of the feet with hard skin is mostly considered to be scaly keratosis pilaris, mainly caused by dermatophyte infection, can be treated by topical medication, oral medication and other treatment modalities.
1. Topical drugs: you can use 10% salicylic acid ointment, compound benzoic acid ointment and other drugs to soften the keratin; and then use antifungal drugs, such as ketoconazole ointment, bifonazole ointment and so on.
2. Oral medication: If the patient’s symptoms are more serious and the efficacy of external medication is not good, the patient can also be combined with oral antifungal treatment, such as itraconazole, terbinafine, etc.; if there is a secondary bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment is also needed, such as erythromycin.
It is recommended that patients consult a doctor in a timely manner and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor. The medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medicate.