Chapped toes - extremely unpleasant
a phenomenon that causes many problems and is accompanied by pain. The pain can be both at rest and when water, dirt, etc. They penetrate the wound. If the skin on the legs is damaged, it becomes difficult to walk. If the shoes are made of synthetic materials, sweating increases, which leads to a worsening of the situation.
The reasons
Cracked toes can be caused by:
- excessive dryness of the skin due to frequent interaction with abrasive materials (including natural ones, for example, sand), chlorinated water, hot air;
- uncomfortable shoes (narrow, unsuitable size, artificial) that cut off the blood supply and cause increased sweating, as a result of which the feet are constantly wet;
- violation of the rules of personal hygiene;
- foot fungus;
- diseases of the endocrine system (diabetes mellitus, obesity, malfunction of the thyroid gland);
- dermatitis and allergic reactions;
- lack of vitamins A and E;
- hyperhidrosis.
Some women during the gestation period are faced with cracks in the skin, which can also be triggered by unstable hormone levels, vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, and other reasons.
Clinical picture
In addition to the real cracks between the fingers, the clinical picture can be supplemented by symptoms such as:
- dryness and peeling of the skin;
- deformation and yellowing of the nails;
- discharge of pus from injured tissues (the first sign of inflammation);
- itch.
Depending on what caused the skin to crack, rashes, redness and swelling are also possible.
Treatment
Treatment is prescribed by a podiatrist after a preliminary diagnosis. Through visual examination and laboratory tests, the doctor draws up a plan of therapeutic manipulations that will lead to the elimination of the problem and improvement of the condition.
- If the cracks between the toes are caused by a fungal infection, antifungal drugs are prescribed to prevent the growth of pathogens and restore normal microflora on the surface of the skin.
- When it comes to hyperhidrosis, botulinum toxin injections will help get rid of excessive sweating. They provide a temporary effect, the duration of which varies from several months to a year, after which a second procedure is required to maintain the achieved result.
- In some cases, the main reason is the dysfunction of the internal organs, so the treatment is built in close collaboration with profiling specialists.