Question 1

can you please explain the healing process for athletes foot?

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Antifungals: Athlete's foot will heal after successfully treating the fungal infection. This is usually done by topical antifungals, most of which are over-the-counter. Generally, a 1-2 week course of therapy, combined with good foot hygiene and powdering shoes will do the trick. Some severe cases may require oral antifungals, or even antibiotics for mixed infections.

Question 2

does 'athletes foot' peel during the healing process?

Accepted Answer

Often times: Do the decrease in swelling the top layers of skin will peel off.

Question 3

is there a home treatment for athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Antifungals: I don't know what you mean by "home treatments, " but there are many over-the-counter antifungal medications that can be used at home.  In addition, it's important to keep the feet as dry as possible.  Dry them well after showering and avoid polyester socks or shoes that don't breathe.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for athletes foot?

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Anti-fungal cream: Athlete&#x27;s foot is a fungus infection of the skin. The fungus is somewhat contagious, but it is hard to tell how much contact one must have with the fungus before one develops a rash. If the rash spreads to the toenails, the fungus will be harder to get rid of. To treat this skin fungus, one can use Lotrimin AF (clotrimazole), an over-the-counter cream that is inexpensive and is sold everywhere.

Question 5

what is the effective treatment of athletes foot disease?

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See below: There are many otc medications that work well, but if persistent see a podiatrist for treatment.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of athletes foot that need treatment?

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Itching: Scaly skin, redness.

Question 7

how long is it supposed to it take for athletes foot to go away with treatment?

Accepted Answer

A couple weeks...: The best otc medication (in my opinion) is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. Socks should be a synthetic material (i know i'll take heat for this) like those manufactured by thorlo [http://www.Thorlo.Com/]. Dilute vinegar soaks are good as well.  Dry the inside of your shoes by placing them up-side down over an air return vent at home overnight. If this doesn't make things better in a couple days, see a podiatrist.

Question 8

what are the different types of treatment (medical or homemade) for athlete's foot?

Accepted Answer

Usually topicals: Athletes foot is often best treated using topical creams. Best is terbinafine cream used twice a day for two weeks. You also want to make sure you disinfect your shoes so you don't reinfect yourself with fungus every time you put your shoes on. If that doesn't do the trick, visit your podiatrist for prescription solutions.

Question 9

i have had athletes foot for 2 weeks. is it supposed to last this long with treatment?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks not unusual: 2 weeks is a short time.  Make sure you are seeing some improvement or you may need to change medication.

Question 10

which treatment if i have athletes foot on my hand is the very best?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: It is doubtful you have a tinea aka fungal infection on the palms of your hands most likely it is eczema. See a dermatologist or family physician and a topical steroid can help with this.

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