JP2992742B2 - Athlete's foot treatment shoes - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to shoes used for treating skin diseases commonly referred to as athlete's foot.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Athlete's foot is medically referred to as tinea hirsuteum, a dermatophyte that mainly develops on the feet due to the infection of filamentous fungi called Trichophyton.
Finger pads, soles, nails, etc. are put on. It is an annoying illness that remits in winter but tends to worsen in summer, often becoming chronic and annoying to patients over time.

[0003] For the treatment of athlete's foot, an anti-tineauresis agent is used. Although it may be taken internally, it is mainly applied to affected areas as a topical medicine. It is not easy for Trichophyton to penetrate the drug deep into the burrow skin, especially for athlete's foot, so that the drug is rubbed into the border between the nail and the surrounding skin. It was difficult to penetrate the drug to the back of the nail, and the therapeutic effect was not improved.

One of the widely used folk remedies for athlete's foot is to use vinegar. This method immerses feet in vinegar placed in a container such as a washbasin, and cures athlete's foot with the bactericidal power of vinegar. During immersion, there was the disadvantage of restricted body freedom. For example, the following proposals have been made to eliminate this disadvantage.

Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. Hei 7-34702 discloses a shoe for treating athlete's foot that has a large number of sole stimulating projections on the inner surface of the shoe sole and a fastening portion at the ankle to keep the inside of the shoe liquid-tight. Are listed. The use of vinegar in these shoes eliminates the above-mentioned disadvantages of the conventional method in which the freedom of the body is restricted, but can point out the following problems. (1) Many protrusions provided on the inner surface of the shoe sole are often too irritating and harmful to skin inflamed by athlete's foot, even if the material is flexible. Although an example in which inter-finger projections are provided is also illustrated, it is extremely difficult and impractical to insert each toe separately between the projections. Even if it could be inserted, the inflammation between the toes often seen in athlete's foot might be exacerbated by being rubbed by the protruding parts. (2) Since the ankle is fastened, it is difficult to use it in the summer because it is fastened, and there is a possibility that hot and humid fastening parts may generate flare and skin flare. Because it is fastened at the ankle, the shape of the shoe becomes a boot shape, which is not suitable for commuting or going out in summer,
It takes time to put on and take off.

[0006] Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 1-112405 discloses an acidic underlay for treating athlete's foot, in which powdered vinegar is applied to an underlay which is laid under an air-permeable insole of a shoe. This one is
The vinegar has an effect on the sole in contact with the insole, but has a drawback that it does not have an effect on the affected area between the fingers, on the finger, on the nails and on the instep.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication (Kokai) No. 7-33677 discloses a natural rubber sock provided with a finger portion for separating each finger, a close contact portion provided on an ankle portion, and rice vinegar put into the sock. Athlete's foot socks are described. This proposal has the following problems. It is extremely difficult to put one toe into each rubber sock, it is difficult to slip when wearing shoes, and if you keep your ankles for a long time, there is a risk of generating hot flashes and skin inflammation .

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide shoes for treating athlete's foot, which solve the problems of the prior art.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention employs the following means. First, shoes should be made so that water does not leak at all or hardly leaks when water is put inside. An insole made of a material having a property of retaining water at a high rate when water is supplied and releasing water when pressed is attached to the shoe. The insole has a shape similar to a slipper and is provided with a foot covering. Secondly, a hole is provided in the upper of the shoe for injecting an athlete's foot treatment liquid such as vinegar. Third, as a material for the insole, a foamed resin elastic body such as a polyurethane foam or a fiber aggregate such as a nonwoven fabric or a woven fabric is employed. The material shall have a maximum water retention of 300 to 900%.
The maximum water retention here is the weight ratio of the water retention to the material when the material is retaining the maximum water. The above shoe is used in a state where an insole treatment liquid such as vinegar is contained in an insole having a foot covering portion.

[0010]

FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the drawing, an insole 2 having a shape similar to a slipper and having a toe covering portion 2a is mounted in the shoe 1. Reference numeral 3 denotes a hole for injecting a therapeutic solution formed in the upper part of the shoe.

[0011] The shoes should be ones that do not penetrate water even if they have been in the rain for a long time. This is because if such a shoe is used, there is no risk of leakage even if the treatment liquid is put therein. It is desirable to use short boots that are up to the ankle depth so that they can be used when going out for commuting. For men's and women's, shoes with wide toes (wide shoes) are recommended so that the toes do not become tight. The material of the shoes does not matter. A plurality of holes for injecting a therapeutic solution may be provided.

It is desirable that the main portion 2b of the insole (a portion corresponding to a normal insole) is made slightly wider than the inner surface of the sole. As the foamed resin elastic body such as a polyurethane foam as an insole material, it is preferable to select a foamed elastic body which is continuous in a capillary shape and is open to the outside so that a high rate of water retention and water discharge can be performed. As a fiber aggregate such as a non-woven fabric and a woven fabric, it is preferable to select a thick fiber having a slightly reduced fiber density using a water-absorbing fiber such as cotton so as to obtain a high water retention rate. To attach the insole to the shoe, the insole may be simply inserted into the shoe freely in and out, so that it can be washed from time to time, or may be fixedly attached to the shoe. The method of creating the insole is optional. Normally, it is made separately from the shoe using means such as adhesion and sewing, but a method of forming a slipper shape by bonding the material cut into a shape that can make the toe cover part to the inside of the shoe Can also be adopted.

[0013]

[How to use] Fill the insole with vinegar or an aqueous solution of an anti-tineaphytic agent sufficiently, and wear shoes with socks or bare feet. The socks are preferably made of synthetic fiber and have low water permeability so that the treatment liquid does not penetrate to the upper side and wet the pants and the like. It is best to wear it for as long as possible, whether at home or out, except when going to bed or taking a bath. It is convenient to have two pairs of shoes for home use and for going out. Replace with a new treatment solution about once a day. At this time, when the insole is attached to the shoe, the treatment liquid is wiped off with a cloth, and when the insole is simply inserted into the shoe, it is removed and washed. It is convenient to use the hole 3 in order to allow the therapeutic solution to be contained in the foot covering portion 2a of the insole. If the supply amount of the treatment liquid is not increased more than necessary, there is almost no risk that the treatment liquid will jump out of the shoes during walking, even for shorts. If necessary, does not prevent the use of boot-like shoes.

[0014]

【Example of use】

(1) One of the inventors of this application, Setsuji Takada,
He suffered from athlete's foot on his toes, between his toes, and on his heels. Although it was partially relieved by the use of a doctor's topical and oral medicine, athlete's foot on the nails was deeply penetrated by fungi into the back of the nails.
Little effect was seen because the drug did not penetrate easily. Therefore, the shoes of the present invention have been used. As the material for the insole, a polyurethane foam having a maximum water retention of about 600% was used. An insole material was adhered to a shoe provided with a small hole for inserting a dropper in the upper part and formed into a slipper-like shape, thereby forming an insole having a foot covering part. The shoes in which the vinegar with an acid concentration of 4.2% was sufficiently contained in the insole were worn with socks for as long as possible, whether at home or when going out. A hole in the upper of the shoe was used to moisten the toe-cover of the insole with vinegar. Bathing was carried out late at night, and after bathing, a doctor's anti-tineaphytic agent was applied to the affected area, and oral medicine was taken in the morning and evening. When the above shoes are worn for a long period of time, the soles become softer, but when they wake up in the morning, they recover as before. After this treatment was continued for about 5 months, the cloudiness of the nails was completely eliminated, the skin became shiny, transparent and healthy cherry-colored nails. The keratinized part became soft and almost completely recovered.
One thing to note about this treatment is that it will be much better in a week, so you will want to stop the treatment, but it is important to continue the treatment patiently for several months.

(2) Sumiko Takada, one of the inventors of the present application, had athlete's foot on the toes, soles, and soles. In a women's shoe, a sock with an insole made of the same material as in the above (1) was used simply by inserting the insole, and the insole sufficiently contained vinegar with an acid concentration of 4.2%. When he went out and was barefoot for about 2 months, healed and no athlete's foot came out the following summer. No doctor's medicine is used.

[0016]

The main effects of the present invention are listed below. (1) The insole of the present invention has a shape similar to a slipper,
Because it has a toe covering part, the therapeutic liquid such as vinegar that is highly contained in the insole is used not only for the sole but also for the entire toe, including the nails.
It spreads to the instep between the toes, contacts the affected area, and has almost the same effect as immersing the foot in the treatment solution. (2) The insole is a material having a property of retaining water at a high rate when water is supplied and releasing water when pressed, for example, a maximum water retention rate of 30.
Since it is made of a foamed resin elastic material or a fiber aggregate of 0 to 900%, if a treatment liquid such as vinegar is included in the insole, the treatment liquid is repeatedly pressed and released by the foot during walking. Is in contact with the affected part of the foot while repeating the reciprocating flow of entering and leaving the insole, and it has a therapeutic effect on athlete's foot between the fingers, as well as on the soles and soles, and on the nails which are said to be intractable Play. (3) Since a hole for injecting a treatment liquid is provided in the upper part of the shoe, a sufficient amount of the treatment liquid can be supplied from the hole to the foot covering part of the insole with a dropper. If the insole is fixed to the shoe, the utility value of this hole increases. (4) Since the insole of the present invention does not have a protrusion as in the conventional example described in paragraph 0005, there is no partial feeling of pressure on the sole, and the water is released and absorbed by the above-described pressing and releasing during walking. Since the thickness is repeatedly increased and decreased, a comfortable cushion feeling is given to the sole of the foot. In particular, if a foamed resin elastic material is used as the material for the insole, this material is excellent in compression elasticity and rich in cushioning properties, so that shoes are comfortable. In addition, the use of vinegar keeps the feet cool in summer and surprisingly does not feel cold in winter. (5) According to the present invention, unlike the conventional example described in paragraph 0005, shorts without an ankle fastening portion can be used, so that there is no feeling of binding at the ankle portion. There is no danger of burning or skin irritation. In addition, if shoes are used, treatment can be performed in a normal state without worrying about the appearance when going out for commuting.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an insole used in the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line III-III of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... shoes, 2 ... insole, 2a ... toe cover, 2b ...
The main part of the insole, 3 ... Hole for injecting the therapeutic solution.

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. Water is not leaked at all even if water is put in,
Or, in a shoe made so that it almost does not leak, it is made by attaching an insole made of a material that retains water at a high rate when water is given and releases water when pressed, and the insole has a shape similar to slippers And a foot covering part, wherein the material of the insole is a foamed resin elastic body or a fiber aggregate, and has a maximum water retention of 300 to 900%. Athlete's foot treatment shoes. 2. The athlete's foot treatment shoe according to claim 1, wherein a hole for injecting a treatment liquid is provided in the upper part of the shoe.