Question 1

how effective are over-the-counter treatments for athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Very effective: Over the counter athletes foot cream can be very effective if used appropriately and if used for a long enough period of time. I recommend to my patients to use the cream "twice as long." this means to use it until symptoms are gone, then continue it for the same length of time it has been used to get to that point.

Question 2

what over-the-counter treatments can i buy to treat my athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Antifungals: Athletes foot (tines pedis) is a fungal infection most commonly caused by trichophyton rubrum.  Most t rubrum respond to terbinafine cream obtainable over the counter.  If your rash does not resolve, you should see your doctor for evaluation.

Question 3

are there any natural remedies for athlete's foot? i keep having recurring athlete's foot. i think i am starting to get a little resistant to the over-the-counter medications i have used. are there effective natural treatments i can try instead?

Accepted Answer

Agree with Dr. F: If OTC treatment is not working,  it is time to see a dermatologist. 
Wish you good health.

Question 4

what is the best over-the-counter athletes foot medication?

Accepted Answer

Any: They are all equally effective, assuming you use them twice a day. Make sure to dry very well, especially between the toes. Wear cotton socks and put anti-fungal powder in the shoes.

Question 5

what is the best treatment for athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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.

Question 7

i have athletes foot it's been about 2 weeks i have been treating it with over the counter medication 3 of my toes are purple should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Needs a visit: Athletes foot does not cause purple toes. You need to get in and have someone see what is really going on.

Question 8

been treating athletes foot for about a month. using over the counter cream/spray/powder. seemed like it was getting better but today it looks worse?

Accepted Answer

A basic tenet: A basic truism is the right treatment for the wrong problem will seldom yield a cure. It is time you had the foot examined to find out what is going on now. You may have been right in the beginning or not, but an exam is needed to sort this out.

Question 9

is this athletes foot?  what else can i do i have tried all over-the-counter creams, sprays but nothing works. photo in my file please help!

Accepted Answer

Can't see photo: I'm sorry I can't find any photo. You can try the live consult with video to have a HealthTap doctor look at it and possibly prescribe something that will work or you can find a podiatrist near where you live to get them to look at your rash.  Sorry I couldn't be of more help today.

Question 10

i have athletes foot, for 2 years now and can't get rid of it. it is spreading to my other toes. have been using over-the-counter meds as instructed .

Accepted Answer

Tinea pedis: When I have a patient presenting with long term resistant athletes foot or tina pedis, i biopsy the skin lesion and if positive start on oral anti fungal medication with prescription anti fungal medication that is bacteria static and cidal. I also dispense a steri shoe device to kill the fungus in all shoe gear and an anti fungal spray for sandals.

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Are there any natural remedies for athlete's foot? i keep having recurring athlete's foot. i think i am starting to get a little resistant to the over-the-counter medications i have used. are there effective natural treatments i can try instead?

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What is the best over-the-counter athletes foot medication?

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What is the best treatment for athletes foot?

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

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I have athletes foot it's been about 2 weeks i have been treating it with over the counter medication 3 of my toes are purple should i be worried ?

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Been treating athletes foot for about a month. using over the counter cream/spray/powder. seemed like it was getting better but today it looks worse?

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Is this athletes foot? what else can i do i have tried all over-the-counter creams, sprays but nothing works. photo in my file please help!

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I have athletes foot, for 2 years now and can't get rid of it. it is spreading to my other toes. have been using over-the-counter meds as instructed .

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