Question 1

What is the difference from over-the-counter medications?

Accepted Answer

Using medications without an accurate diagnosis can lead to using the wrong medication or causing irritation. The prescribed antifungal medication is safer and more effective.

Question 2

What is the treatment duration?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the area and severity, it can take 2 weeks to several months. Even after improvement, continuing the medication for a certain period is necessary to reduce recurrence.

Question 3

Is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

It can be transmitted through sharing towels or shoes. Hygiene management within the family is important.

Question 4

How can I prevent recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Make sure to dry your feet well, manage socks and shoes to ensure good ventilation, and cleanse after using public baths or swimming pools.

Question 5

Can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis is difficult to cure and is a chronic condition that requires long-term management. Symptoms can be managed to a level where they are almost absent.

Question 6

Is it hereditary?

Accepted Answer

If there is a family history, the likelihood of occurrence is higher, but environmental and stress factors also play a significant role.

Question 7

What are the exacerbating factors?

Accepted Answer

Stress, infections, medications, trauma, alcohol and smoking, and dry climates are exacerbating factors.

Question 8

Is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis is not contagious. Tinea, being a fungal infection, can be contagious.

Question 9

빨리 치료하면 무엇이 좋나요?

Accepted Answer

발진 발생 72시간 이내에 항바이러스 치료를 시작할수록 증상 기간과 통증, 대상포진 후 신경통 같은 합병증을 줄일 수 있습니다.

Question 10

전염되나요?

Accepted Answer

수포의 진물에는 바이러스가 있어 접촉으로 전염될 수 있으므로, 병변이 가라앉을 때까지 면역력이 약한 사람과의 접촉을 주의해야 합니다.

Question 11

대상포진은 재발하나요?

Accepted Answer

대부분 한 번 앓고 지나가지만 면역력이 크게 떨어지면 재발할 수 있으며, 예방접종이 도움이 됩니다.

Question 12

단순포진은 왜 자꾸 재발하나요?

Accepted Answer

피로·스트레스·자외선·발열 등으로 면역력이 떨어질 때 잠복해 있던 바이러스가 재활성화됩니다. 유발 요인 관리와 필요 시 예방적 치료가 도움이 됩니다.

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