From their clinical manifestations can be preliminarily distinguished:
Sweat herpes occurs symmetrically in the palms of the hands and forefoots;
Tinea pedis can be unilaterally onset (Note: Tinea pedis is commonly known as "goose paw wind", tinea pedis commonly known as "athlete's foot").
Both occur in late spring and early summer, worsening in summer, but may occur in other seasons.
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Most scholars currently believe that sweat herpes is a special type of eczema, while tinea pedis is caused by fungal infections. To further clarify the diagnosis, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital to complete the fungal microscopy:
If the test result is positive: consider tinea pedis, it is recommended to use topical terbinafine hydrochloride once a day in the morning and once in the evening for one month. After the use of drugs is cured, it is also necessary to prevent re-infection of the fungus to avoid recurrence.
If the test is negative: considered sweaty herpes, calamine lotion (used in the long blister phase) can be used topically, once a day in the morning and once in the evening. After the blisters have dried up or in the case of peeling and scaling, hydrocortisone butyrate can be used topically once a day in the morning and once in the evening.
Whether it is sweaty herpes or ringworm of hands and feet, it is necessary to avoid hot water scalding, scratching and irritating topical treatment (alcohol, etc.) during the onset of the disease to reduce local friction.
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Gong Xiaofeng is an attending physician in dermatology
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Jin Li is an attending dermatologist
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