Cracked toes - extremely unpleasant
a phenomenon that causes many problems and is accompanied by pain. 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, sweating increases, which leads to the aggravation of the situation.
The reasons
Cracked toes can be caused by:
- excessive drying of the skin due to frequent interaction with abrasive materials (including natural - 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, dysfunction of the thyroid gland);
- 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 triggered by unstable hormonal levels, vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, and other reasons.
Clinical picture
In addition to the actual cracks between the fingers, the clinical picture may be supplemented by such symptoms as:
- dryness and peeling of the skin;
- deformation and yellowing of the nails;
- discharge of pus from injured tissue (first sign of inflammation);
- itching.
Depending on the cause of the cracking of the skin, rashes, redness, swelling are also possible.
Treatment
Treatment is prescribed by a podiatrist after a preliminary diagnosis. Through a visual examination and laboratory tests, the doctor establishes 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, antimycotic 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 necessary to maintain the obtained result.
- In some cases, the main reason is the dysfunction of internal organs, then the treatment is built in close collaboration with profiling specialists.