Athlete's foot or athlete's foot is a disease that often develops during the rainy and flood season. The humid climate creates favorable conditions for the fungus trichophyton rubrum to grow and cause disease in the toes. Treatment is not difficult, but it is necessary to know how to use the right medicine to be effective.
These days, the number of patients with skin problems due to floods coming to the Central Dermatology Hospital has increased significantly.
According to Dr. Pham Thi Minh Phuong, Head of the Examination Department - Central Dermatology Hospital, the rate of patients has increased relatively, about 30% higher than in the dry season.
Hanoi Department of Health reported on the epidemic situation in the flooded area, there were 667 patients with skin, digestive and eye diseases, of which skin diseases accounted for more than 76% (with 508 cases).
The first group of diseases is dermatitis. Dermatitis occurs when coming into contact with chemicals. During storms and floods, chemicals and fertilizers dissolve into the water, and when people come into contact with them, they cause dermatitis.
The second group of diseases is infectious and fungal skin diseases. Dead animals and decaying feces in water create conditions for bacteria and microorganisms to grow and develop.
The third group of diseases is skin trauma. The disease occurs when insects whose habitat is disrupted become aggressive and attack humans.
The fourth group of diseases occurs in people with chronic skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis...
Athlete's foot initially appears between the third and fourth toes. If left untreated, it will quickly spread to the entire toe and foot, causing typical symptoms such as: The skin on the soles of the feet and between the toes always feels itchy, flaky, and peeling...; The skin between the toes is pale white; The skin between the toes is cracked, ulcerated, oozing or bleeding, and painful; The fungal area is pink or redder than the rest of the skin.
"When you have unusual skin problems, you should see a dermatologist early. Your daily habits also need to change during the rainy season. Do not wear wet socks or shoes. Make a habit of daily personal hygiene. In case you have to wade through rainwater, you must wash with a suitable cleaning product and dry the areas between your toes and fingers...", said Dr. Pham Thi Minh Phuong.
