Question 1

have tinea pedis on one foot. i apply clotrimazole.  use the same sandals, even if i applied the medication and wear the same sandals does it reinfect?

Accepted Answer

Low but real risk: With sandals, there is a small but present risk of reinfection from wearing them. Because they are so open to air, the risk is much less than say, tennis shoes, where fungal spores are much more apt to thrive in the dark and moist environment.

Question 2

ok , so i use lotrimin for my athletes foot and the drug that was in it butefnafine gave me hives and itches bad so do i try the drug clotrimazole instead or just dont use lotrimin at all?

Accepted Answer

: I would try other anti fungal medications. Ask pharmacist.if questions.

Question 3

my sister stopped taking beta micoter (clotrimazole&betameth.) when the symptoms of tinea pedis stopped now  she can use the same or more potent drug?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes she can use it again if needed.

Question 4

is it a good idea to use lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra on a non athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

What's that?: If by "non athletes foot" you mean a foot without a fungal infection, then there's no reason to use an anti fungal medication.  But if you mean a fungal infection in a non-athlete, then yes, it's ok.

Question 5

clotrimazole or miconazole for atheletes foot? thanks

Accepted Answer

Both are okay: Both are good and both are nonprescription.
There are many other need prescription.
Most cases of athlete's foot can be cured with over-the-counter antifungal products and basic good hygiene.

Question 6

what are good remedies for athlete's foot besides lotrimin (clotrimazole)?

Accepted Answer

Lamicil: There are many other antifungal meds such as lamicil topical.

Question 7

i have had athletes foot for the past 2 months. i started and stopped using lotrimin, (clotrimazole) then it spread. i then used it for a full month. need new rx?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Make sure to keep your feet dry all the time. Don't wear the same socks everyday unless you have washed them. If you don't see an improvement, see your dermatologist. There are stronger drugs that he can prescribe.

Question 8

what works best for athlete's foot clotrimazole or tolnaftate?

Accepted Answer

Either one: They're both quite effective.

Question 9

how long should i use lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra to treat between toe athletes foot to be sure it's completely gone? been treating twice a day for a week thus far

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot: You should be  able to rid youself of the fungus in 3-4 weeks of treatment.

Question 10

can lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra athletes foot be used to cure a ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ringworm is a fungus and lotrimin (clotrimazole) treats fungus.

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A member asked:

Have tinea pedis on one foot. i apply clotrimazole. use the same sandals, even if i applied the medication and wear the same sandals does it reinfect?

A member asked:

Ok , so i use lotrimin for my athletes foot and the drug that was in it butefnafine gave me hives and itches bad so do i try the drug clotrimazole instead or just dont use lotrimin at all?

A member asked:

My sister stopped taking beta micoter (clotrimazole&betameth.) when the symptoms of tinea pedis stopped now she can use the same or more potent drug?

A member asked:

Is it a good idea to use lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra on a non athletes foot?

A member asked:

Clotrimazole or miconazole for atheletes foot? thanks

A member asked:

What are good remedies for athlete's foot besides lotrimin (clotrimazole)?

A member asked:

I have had athletes foot for the past 2 months. i started and stopped using lotrimin, (clotrimazole) then it spread. i then used it for a full month. need new rx?

A member asked:

What works best for athlete's foot clotrimazole or tolnaftate?

A member asked:

How long should i use lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra to treat between toe athletes foot to be sure it's completely gone? been treating twice a day for a week thus far

A member asked:

Can lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra athletes foot be used to cure a ringworm?

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