Question 1

how long does it take for foot fungus to begin growing?

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Varies: From a few days after exposure untilvseveral weeks or months before it becomesxobvious. Heat, sweating and your location immune system will determine how fast the fungus will spread. Initially it can be treated with over the counter creams such as lamisil, (terbinafine) mica tin. If not responsive, prescription creams or oral drugs cab clear your fungal infection.

Question 2

how long does it take to get a foot fungus? i showered after my boyfriend monday who has a foot fungus

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Foot fungus: It usually takes within 2 weeks.  There are some great preventative natural treatments I recommend if you are concerned.

Question 3

can foot fungus grow on the slippers i wear?  i have a fungus now that i been treating

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Fungus: Unless the slippers are really really dirty , fungus can survive there but not really grow.  Fungus that infects our skin and nails is a spore forming organism that can survive 6 t o 9 months without a host .  That is why it can survive in your slippers.  See your podiatrist for products that will kill the fungus in your slippers - or just pitch them and get new slippers

Question 4

is there an easy and fast way to take care of foot fungus from pedicure?

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Not easily: There is a good topical medication called formula 3 for mild-moderate nail fungus. Otherwise i tend to prescribe Lamisil (terbinafine) pills, which work fairly well. Avoid the whirlpool at the nail salon and bring your own nail clippers there to prevent re-infection.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

what are good home foot fungus remedies?

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

Question 9

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 10

can foot fungus spread throughout the body?

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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.

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