Question 1

what can i do for foot fungus?

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Foot fungus easy to: Try over the counter Miconazole cream or Clotrimazole cream. Rub on twice a day for 2 weeks and if not better see a dermatologist. There are other conditions that can look like a foot fungus but it may be something else.

Question 2

are there any remedies for foot fungus?

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Topical meds/hygeine: Wear absorbant socks and let feet air out often. Powder in shoes may help. Dry thoroughly after bathing. Topical ant-fungal medication helps. If still a problem, see podiatrist.

Question 3

how many kinds of foot fungus are there?

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Technically...: if you mean KINDS as to type of species - it's quite numerous but the most common is trichophyton rubrum.  Tinea pedis (aka foot fungus) is an infection which is the result of microscopic fungus organisms that lives on dead tissue of the hair and outer skin layers - TYPES include inter digitally, moccasin-like or vesicular.  Onychomycosis describes fungal infection of the nails.

Question 4

what are good home foot fungus remedies?

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Topical: Anti fungals like Lamisil (terbinafine) cream work well.

Question 5

what does a foot fungus actually look like?

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Scaling: It is scaly and possibly red, and it is white between the toes. In the groin it is red with a sharp border with a peripheral scale.

Question 6

can foot fungus spread throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Slowly spreading: Tinea pedis ( athlete's foot) is usually a localized infection to the feet and can spread to the toenails. Many excellent creams are available for treatment and unless you immune system is compromised this should respond well to medical therapy: either cream alone or tablets with cream, depending on the severity of the infection.

Question 7

what happens if foot fungus goes  untreated?

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Which foot fungus?: Depends on the foot fungus. Athlete's foot can persist and can spread. Nail fungus can spread to other nails and become quite persistent. If there are other medical conditions they can complicate the infection, and they can be dangerous in immunocompromised patients.

Question 8

need i wash my bed sheets for a foot fungus?

Accepted Answer

Good idea: Not likely to get fungus from the sheets but why take the chance.

Question 9

what happens if foot fungus is left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Spreads: It can spread over the surface of the foot and spead to the nails and even spread to other parts of the body in some people, groin, leg , arm and even the face. Treat it early to prevent it from developing a permanent home in the nails which are difficult to treat.

Question 10

what are symptoms of athlete's foot and foot fungus?

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In general: Itching, peeling, reddened skin that usually start with small clear fluid filled "pimples" typically in one area.  But there are themes and variations to this, and there are other skin problems that can masquerade as a fungus but are something else.  There is often a characteristic fungal odor associated with fungus infections.

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