What are the potential harms of tinea manuum and tinea pedis?
Disease description:
My son has recently developed athlete's foot and hand fungus, but since the college entrance exam is coming up soon, I don't want him to be distracted by it. I was thinking of postponing treatment. What potential harm can athlete's foot and hand fungus cause?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The main hazards of tinea manuum and tinea pedis include:
1. Aesthetic impact: Tinea manuum and tinea pedis can cause symptoms such as blisters, peeling skin, and redness, significantly affecting appearance. This is particularly problematic on the hands and may cause patients to feel embarrassed in social situations.
2. Potential complications: Patients often experience severe itching, which can lead to skin damage after scratching and subsequently result in bacterial infections. In severe cases, complications such as lymphangitis and cellulitis may develop.
3. Contagiousness: Caused by fungal infection, tinea manuum and tinea pedis are contagious and can be transmitted to others through direct or indirect contact (e.g., sharing towels, slippers, etc.), making the infected individual a source of infection.
4. Impact on quality of life: The itching and pain associated with tinea manuum and tinea pedis can significantly affect a patient's daily life and sleep quality, thereby reducing overall quality of life.
