The appearance of red dots on the soles of the feet may be related to tinea pedis, sweat herpes, contact dermatitis, etc. It is recommended that general treatment or medication be given according to the cause.
1. Tinea pedis: red dots on the soles of the feet may be fungal infection of the foot skin, tinea pedis occurs. Antifungal drugs such as terbinafine and itraconazole are generally chosen for clinical treatment.
2. Sweat herpes: Sweat herpes may occur on sweaty feet, producing itching and breaking into red dots after scratching. Patients with excessive sweating of the feet can use 25% aluminum trichloride, 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution for external washing. Glucocorticoids can also be used for treatment, but also to relieve the itching symptoms of sweat herpes, commonly used drugs such as dexamethasone ointment.
3. Contact dermatitis: contact dermatitis occurs when the plantar skin comes into contact with irritating substances, and red dots can also appear. Topical glucocorticoid ointment (e.g., fludioxonil, dexamethasone, etc.) can be used to play an anti-inflammatory role. And avoid further contact with irritating substances to prevent the lesions from expanding.
Red dots on the soles of the feet may also be caused by other reasons, if it has not subsided for a long time, or accompanied by local pain, itching and other uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital to clarify the cause of the disease, and under the guidance of a professional doctor to carry out the treatment, do not use drugs without authorization.