Cracked fingers - extremely unpleasant
a phenomenon that causes many problems and is accompanied by pain. The pain can be both at rest and when water, dirt and more. Hit the wound. If the skin of the feet is damaged, it becomes difficult to walk. If the shoes are made of synthetic materials, then sweating increases, which worsens the situation.
The reasons
Cracked toes can be caused by:
- drying of the skin as a result of frequent interaction with abrasive materials (including natural - sand for example), chlorinated water, hot air;
- uncomfortable (narrow, inappropriate sizes, artificial) shoes that disrupt 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, thyroid dysfunction);
- dermatitis and allergic reactions;
- lack of vitamins A and E;
- hyperhidrosis.
Some women experience cracks in their skin during pregnancy, which can also be caused 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 flaking of the skin;
- deformation and yellowing of the nails;
- discharge of pus from damaged tissues (the first sign of inflammation);
- itching.
Depending on what caused the skin to crack, rashes, redness, and swelling are also possible.
Treatment
Treatment is prescribed by an orthopedist after a preliminary diagnosis. Through a 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 fingers are caused by a fungal infection, antifungal drugs are prescribed to prevent the growth of pathogens and to restore the normal microflora on the skin surface.
- As for hyperhidrosis, botulinum toxin injections will help get rid of excessive sweating. They provide a temporary effect, the duration of which varies from a few months to a year, after which a second procedure is needed to maintain the achieved result.
- In some cases, the main reason is the dysfunction of the internal organs, after which the treatment is built in close cooperation with the profiling specialists.