How to treat athlete's foot in pregnant women
Disease description:
I am pregnant, but I suddenly developed athlete's foot two days ago. How should athlete's foot be treated in pregnant women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
When treating athlete's foot in pregnant women, treatment options should be carefully and selectively chosen:
1. Observation and prevention: If the symptoms of athlete's foot are mild, such as slight redness, peeling, or itching, observation without specific treatment may be appropriate. Maintaining clean and dry feet is crucial; wash feet frequently and use talcum powder to keep the toe area dry.
2. Topical medication: If symptoms are severe, including intense itching, peeling, blisters, or erosion, relatively safe Category B topical antifungal medications such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream, clotrimazole, or miconazole may be used. Oral medications should be avoided to reduce potential effects on the fetus.
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): After consulting with a TCM practitioner, soaking feet in herbal solutions with astringent and detoxifying properties may help alleviate symptoms of athlete's foot.
4. Lifestyle adjustments: Maintain clean and dry feet; thoroughly dry feet after daily washing, especially between the toes. Use absorbent cotton socks and breathable shoes.
5. Isolation and disinfection: Practice good personal hygiene, avoid sharing shoes or socks with others, and reduce the risk of infection.
Self-purchasing or using medications not recommended by a doctor is not advised. If symptoms are severe or do not improve, prompt medical consultation is necessary for a professional evaluation and the development of an individualized treatment plan.
