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. get into 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 is increased, which leads to a worsening of the situation.
The reasons
Cracked toes can be caused by:
- overdrying of the skin as a result of frequent interaction with abrasive materials (including natural ones - sand, for example), chlorinated water, hot air;
- uncomfortable (narrow, unsuitable size, artificial) shoes that disrupt the blood supply and cause increased sweating, as a result of which the feet are constantly wet;
- violation of personal hygiene rules;
- foot fungus;
- diseases of the endocrine system (diabetes mellitus, obesity, malfunctioning of the thyroid gland);
- dermatitis and allergic reactions;
- lack of vitamins A and E;
- hyperhidrosis.
Some women during the period of gestation are faced with 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 can be supplemented by symptoms such as:
- dryness and flaking of the skin;
- deformation and yellowing of nails;
- discharge of pus from injured tissues (the first sign of inflammation);
- itching.
Depending on what caused the cracking of the skin, rashes, redness, swelling are additionally possible.
Treatment
Treatment is prescribed by a podologist 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 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 skin's surface.
- 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 achieved result.
- In some cases, the main reason is the dysfunction of internal organs, then the treatment is built in close cooperation with the profiling specialists.