Cracked toes - extremely uncomfortable
a phenomenon that causes many problems and is painful. Pain can also be at rest when water, dirt, etc. It gets into the wound. If the skin of the legs is damaged, it can be difficult to walk. If the shoe is made of synthetic material, sweating will increase, leading to aggravation of the situation.
The reasons
Cracked toes can be caused by:
- skin dehydration as a result of frequent interaction with abrasive materials (including natural materials such as sand), chlorinated water, hot air;
- uncomfortable (narrow, unsuitable size, artificial) shoes that disrupt the blood supply and cause increased sweating, resulting in feet constantly getting wet;
- violation of personal hygiene rules;
- foot fungus;
- diseases of the endocrine system (diabetes mellitus, obesity, thyroid dysfunction);
- dermatitis and allergic reactions;
- vitamin A and E deficiency;
- hyperhidrosis.
Some women experience skin cracks during pregnancy, which can be triggered by unstable hormone levels, vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, and other causes.
Clinical picture
In addition to the actual cracks between the fingers, the clinical picture may be supplemented by symptoms such as:
- dryness and peeling of the skin;
- deformation and yellowing of the nails;
- discharge of pus from damaged tissues (first sign of inflammation);
- itchy.
Depending on what caused the skin to crack, rashes, redness, swelling are possible.
Treatment
Treatment is prescribed by a medical board after a preliminary diagnosis has been made. With the help of visual examination and laboratory tests, the doctor prepares a plan of therapeutic manipulations that will lead to the elimination of the problem and the improvement of the condition.
- If cracks between the toes are caused by a fungal infection, antimycotic drugs are prescribed to prevent the growth of pathogens and restore the normal microflora on the surface of the skin.
- When it comes to hyperhidrosis, botulinum toxin injections help get rid of excessive sweating. They produce a temporary effect, the duration of which varies from several months to one year, after which a second procedure is required to maintain the result achieved.
- In some cases, the main cause is dysfunction of the internal organs, and then the treatment is built in close collaboration with the profiling professionals.