Can you wash the germs off your hands after picking at your feet?

Picking the hands of foot fungus can usually wash away the bacteria, it is recommended to use the soap or disinfectant water with disinfectant and bactericidal effect in time to wash, usually conducive to preventing fungal infection of the skin of the hands. In addition, it is recommended that patients correct the habit of picking their feet, hands infected by foot fungus can cause ringworm, blisters, itching, scaling, peeling and other symptoms. For patients with foot fungus, it is recommended that they seek timely antifungal treatment. Failure to treat in time or irregular use of medication may lead to aggravation of the condition or increase the possibility of recurrence. Treatment generally includes oral antifungal drugs such as terbinafine, itraconazole, fluconazole, etc., as well as topical antifungal drugs including clotrimazole, econazole, miconazole, ketoconazole, amorolfin, etc. Usually the doctor will choose the appropriate treatment plan according to the type of foot odor, severity and other factors of comprehensive consideration, the key to treatment mainly lies in the adherence to the medication. In addition, it is recommended that patients with foot odor should pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life and keep their feet dry, which is conducive to inhibiting the reproduction of fungi. Patients used shoes and socks, foot wash basin, bath tub and other items, it is advisable to use boiling water or sun exposure before use, and often disinfected. If you have foot fungus on only one foot, you can choose to use different footbaths for both feet when washing your feet. You should also pay attention not to share nail clippers, foot wipes and other daily necessities with others, and not go to public swimming pools or bathing places to avoid spreading the disease to others.