Cracked 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. enter the wound If the skin on the legs is damaged, it becomes difficult to walk. If the shoes are made of synthetic materials, then sweating increases, which leads to a worsening of the situation.
The reasons
Cracked toes can be caused by:
- excessive drying of the skin as a result of frequent interaction with abrasive materials (including natural ones, sand, for example), chlorinated water, hot air;
- uncomfortable shoes (narrow, improperly sized, artificial) 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 gland malfunction);
- dermatitis and allergic reactions;
- lack of vitamins A and E;
- hyperhidrosis.
Some women during the gestation period face cracks in the skin, which can also be caused by unstable hormone levels, vitamin and nutrient deficiencies and other reasons.
Clinical picture
In addition to the actual 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 the cause of the skin cracking, rashes, redness, and swelling are also possible.
Treatment
Treatment is prescribed by a podiatrist after a preliminary diagnosis. Through a visual examination and laboratory tests, the doctor develops a plan of therapeutic manipulations that will lead to the elimination of the problem and the improvement of the condition.
- If the cracks between the toes are caused by a fungal infection, antifungal medications 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 will help eliminate excessive sweating. They provide a temporary effect, the duration of which varies from several months to a year, after which a second procedure is necessary to maintain the achieved result.
- In some cases, the main reason is the dysfunction of the internal organs, then the treatment is built in close cooperation with the profiling specialists.