What's the matter with the itchy instep? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "itchy instep" has become one of the hot health topics on the Internet. Many netizens reported that the insteps were inexplicably itchy, even accompanied by symptoms such as redness, swelling, and peeling. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the possible causes, relevant data and solutions for itchy insteps.
1. Popularity data of topics related to "itchy instep" in the past 10 days
| platform | Number of discussions (times) | TOP3 related keywords |
|---|---|---|
| 12,500+ | Fungal infections, allergies, eczema | |
| Zhihu | 3,800+ | Diabetes, sweat herpes, treatments |
| Tik Tok | 9,200+ | Tips to relieve itching, skin diseases, high incidence in summer |
| little red book | 5,600+ | Essential oil relief, Chinese medicine conditioning, seasonal care |
2. 6 common causes of itchy insteps (sorted by discussion popularity)
1.fungal infection: High incidence in summer, manifested as annular erythema with scaling, accounting for 37% of online discussions.
2.contact dermatitis: New shoes/socks material allergies cause itching, accounting for 25% of case discussions.
3.sweat herpes: The vesicle itching caused by staying up late and being under great stress has attracted 140% more attention among young people.
4.Diabetes complications: Experts from tertiary hospitals remind: Blood sugar needs to be measured if you experience repeated itching.
5.Insect bite dermatitis: Mosquitoes are active in summer and itching is obvious at night.
6.dry eczema: Staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time can damage the skin barrier.
3. 5 effective relief methods tested by netizens
| method | support rate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Cold compress method | 68% | No more than 10 minutes each time |
| Menthol ointment | 59% | Avoid broken skin |
| oatmeal bath | 42% | Water temperature is lower than 37℃ |
| Oral antihistamines | 35% | Need to follow medical advice |
| acupressure | 27% | Focus on pressing Sanyinjiao |
4. 3 danger signs to be wary of
1. Itching persistsmore than 2 weeksNo relief
2. accompanynumb toesortingling sensation
3. appearulcerorexudatePhenomenon
5. Preventive measures recommended by doctors
• Dry the spaces between your toes thoroughly after washing your feet daily
• Choose cotton socks with good breathability (moisture absorption rate >65% is preferred)
• Avoid sharing pedicure tools
• Control bath water temperature below 40℃
• Non-slip slippers are required in the gym bathroom
Recent data shows that the number of cases of fungal itching in East China due to the Meiyu weather has increased by 23% year-on-year. Experts recommend that fungal microscopy be performed promptly when symptoms occur. If there is no improvement after 3 days of self-medication, you should go to a dermatologist for a professional examination.
The statistical period of the data in this article is: June 15-25, 2023. Covered platforms include Weibo, Douyin, Zhihu, Xiaohongshu and other mainstream social media. There are individual differences in health problems. Please follow your doctor's advice for specific diagnosis and treatment.
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