What are the risks of athlete's foot and hand fungus?

The main hazards of tinea manuum/pedis (hand/foot fungus) include: 1. Aesthetic impact: Tinea manuum/pedis can cause blisters, peeling skin, and thickened, rough skin on the hands or feet, significantly affecting personal appearance and causing embarrassment in social situations. 2. Disruption of daily life: Tinea manuum/pedis can interfere with patients' normal activities, such as threading needles, writing, and cooking, which require finger dexterity. In addition, foot infections can affect walking and running, causing discomfort with wearing shoes and socks. 3. Source of infection: Tinea manuum/pedis is contagious and can spread to family members and friends through direct or indirect contact. Fungi may also spread to other parts of the body through scratching, leading to new fungal infections. 4. Frequent complications: If not treated promptly, tinea manuum/pedis may lead to complications such as paronychia, nail bed inflammation, and finger pyoderma. Severe cases can even result in systemic symptoms such as erysipelas or cellulitis.