When itching and tingling of the feet are felt, it may be a fungal infection also known as athlete's foot. It is a bothersome but harmless infection if treated correctly. In this council, you will discover how to combat it effectively and how to prevent it.
In Switzerland, roughly one in five adults contracted athlete's foot at least once, men more often than women. The micro-organism responsible for this type of infection is a filamentous fungus that attacks corneal structures such as skin, hair, hair, and nails. The places he prefers are the spaces between the toes but also the soles of the feet, where he causes the formation of annoying vesicles, redness, and scales and in case he has hit the heels, even hyperkeratosis (callosity).
Humid
The athlete's foot fungus develops mainly in the presence of a warm and humid climate. This is why the most vulnerable people are those who frequent swimming pools, saunas or public showers. The fungus, through micro-lesions on the skin, penetrates the body and begins its diffusion. The humidity of the shoes, due for example to the sweat of the feet, to the synthetic material of the shoes or to a non-accurate drying of the feet favors this mycosis. The interdigital space between the fourth and the fifth toes, being very narrow, is the most affected.
Feet well dry
In the initial stage, the athlete's foot causes itching and tingling and the skin becomes red. If the infection progresses, the skin can ignite, flake or macerate. People with compromised immune systems are those most at risk. It is well known that the elderly, as well as diabetic or circulatory patients, are more frequently confronted with the problem of skin mycoses.
A useful precaution to prevent athlete's foot is to keep the feet as dry as possible, for example by drying them thoroughly after showering or using breathable shoes.
Timely and appropriate treatment
Athlete's foot is a harmless infection if promptly treated with appropriate treatment. If left untreated, the skin lesion becomes a gateway to viruses and bacteria that are potentially pathogenic to our body. The simultaneous presence of cracks or tears at the base or sides of the toenails also promotes the onset of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection).
In case you have contracted the athlete's foot infection, a useful remedy is the antifungal in the form of ointment, tincture, spray or nail varnish found in pharmacies or drugstores. Ask for advice or contact the sante24 telephone consultation. The important thing is that you continue the treatment until the infection has completely healed. Otherwise, the fungus can easily return to spread. It is also advisable to use detergents and sprays for specific shoes to also eliminate spores in socks and shoes.