From their clinical manifestations, they can be initially distinguished:
Sweat herpes occurs symmetrically on the palms and soles of the feet;
Tinea pedis may occur unilaterally (Note: Tinea pedis is commonly known as “goose palm wind”, and tinea pedis is commonly known as “beriberi”).
Both occur mostly in late spring and early summer, and are aggravated in summer, but many people may appear in other seasons.
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At present, most scholars believe that sweat herpes is a special type of eczema, while tinea pedis is caused by fungal infection. To further confirm the diagnosis, It is recommended to go to the hospital dermatology department to complete the fungal microscopic examination:
If the test result is positive: It is considered to be tinea pedis, and it is recommended to use terbinafine hydrochloride externally, once a day in the morning and evening, for a month. After the drug is cured, it is necessary to prevent re-infection of the fungus to avoid recurrence.
If the test result is negative: Consider sweat herpes, you can apply calamine lotion (in the blister stage), once a day in the morning and evening. After the blisters have dried up or there is peeling and scaling, you can apply hydrocortisone butyrate externally, once a day in the morning and evening.
Whether it is sweat herpes or tinea pedis, it is necessary to avoid hot water scalding, scratching, and irritating external drug treatment (alcohol, etc.) during the onset to reduce local friction.
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