Do you know about foot odor?

  1, foot fungus medical called tinea pedis, is the most common shallow fungal infection, men and women can get foot fungus.  2, the pathogenic fungus of foot odor – fungus like warm and humid environment, so the incidence of foot odor in the summer is higher; sweaty feet people are also prone to suffer from foot odor.  3, foot odor is mostly direct infection through close contact, such as sharing shoes and socks, walking barefoot in public bathrooms, gyms, swimming pools and other public facilities.  4, foot odor has a certain family susceptibility, especially the so-called “two feet and one hand” type (two feet foot odor, one hand ringworm) with family aggregation.  5, foot odor can be manifested as blister type, itching obvious, pick through the blister, itching relief; can also be manifested as foot seam impregnation white, itching obvious; can also be manifested as heel skin roughness, thickening, peeling, winter cracking, bleeding and even pain.  6, foot odor long-term untreated, can be infected to the toenail caused by gray nail (medical called nail fungus), gray nail is not treated, the nail plate thickening, destruction, yellowing, affecting the beauty.  7, foot odor improperly handled, especially the foot seam impregnated with white easily secondary to bacterial infection, causing dermatitis, there is obvious redness, swelling, heat and pain, increased body temperature, walking difficulties, which is more obvious in the elderly, especially diabetic patients.  8, the pathogenic fungus of foot fungus – fungus can be clearly diagnosed by fungal microscopy of scales and fungal culture, which also helps to distinguish other skin diseases on the feet, such as eczema.  9, the purpose of treatment of foot odor is to remove the fungus, relieve itching and prevent recurrence. You can use antifungal creams such as bifenazole, terbinafine, ketoconazole cream, etc. for 3-4 weeks continuously, if there is oozing, erosion, pain, etc. is not suitable for self-treatment, you need to see a doctor in a timely manner.  10, prevention of foot fungus, pay attention to avoid sharing daily necessities, wear breathable shoes, keep your feet dry, and change shoes and socks regularly.