In summer, the weather is hot and humid, which is especially suitable for the growth of fungi, so the incidence of tinea pedis (commonly known as “athlete’s foot”) is increasing. “gray nails”) and in serious cases, systemic infections such as dermatophytosis. Here is a brief introduction to the treatment of tinea pedis, which we hope will bring convenience to you. The most common types of tinea pedis are: 1. keratosis pilaris: it manifests as dry flaking of the foot and plantar area, which gradually expands and can become chapped in the heel in winter and may be reduced in summer. 2, blister type: mainly manifested as the lateral edge of the foot in heaps or scattered distribution of blisters, blister wall thick, can have itching, summer, blisters mostly dry up on their own, secondary desquamation, such as improper handling can be secondary to bacterial infection, the formation of purulent rash, the patient feels pain. 3, interdigital eruption type: also more common, and often the first manifestation of tinea pedis, manifested as the skin between the toes impregnated white, followed by exfoliation, conscious itching, often leading to scratching, so that the epidermis peeled off, revealing its under fresh tender thin skin, generally summer heavy winter light, foot sweating more, winter can also occur. Long-term untreated interdigital erosion is often followed by streptococcal infection and the formation of dermatitis, which is a common cause of lower extremity dermatitis. All the above three types can be used in Chinese medicine as decoction infusion. The basic formula is as follows: patchouli 30g, rhubarb 30g, huangjing 30g, bupleurum 30g, bitter ginseng 30g, dioscorea 30g, blister type can be boiled in the above medicine after the alum 10g; keratosis desquamation type can be added to the basic formula with peach kernel 30g (broken), mulberry 20g. 15-20 minutes of soaking each time, if there is free chemical can be soaked twice a day. . After the soaking can be used topically ointment Mec (bifidazole cream) or Lanmecox (terbinol hydrochloride). The treatment of this disease is valuable in persistence, as long as we can adhere to the treatment for more than two weeks, you can achieve good results. After the foot odor is cured, make sure to cut off the source of fungal infection. Thoroughly disinfect used shoes and socks and other items, change socks regularly, and do not share towels and bath tubs with other people. Especially in public places, pay special attention to personal hygiene and develop good sanitary habits.