Question 1

i visited a mansion.i was asked to put some nylon/metallic paper shoes(reusable)around my sandals.can i get foot/fungus/hepatitis/contagious diseases?

Accepted Answer

Little or no chance.: Relax, you'll be fine.

Question 2

what can i do for foot fungus?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

what's the best way to fight foot fungus or athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

To start with...: 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 7

can foot fungus cause white cells to increase?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Routine foot fungus is limited to the outside surface of the body and will generally never trigger an internal response.However, if the problem is bad enough to turn into a deep skin infection/cellulitis, then an elevation in the white cell  count would be expected.

Question 8

i seem to have a foot fungus on the left foot only?

Accepted Answer

It happends: There are often over the counter anti-fungal agents you can spray on or apply as a cream when this occurs. They work on skin surfaces but seldom work on the toenails. Clotrimazole is one available here.

Question 9

how can i clean foot fungus out of my washing machine?

Accepted Answer

Is it there?: It is unlikely that the fungus is in the washing machine. Hot water and detergent are likely to kill foot fungus, if there is any in the washing machine.

Question 10

how long can a foot fungus last outside of the human body?

Accepted Answer

Fungus has spores: Spores are like tiny seeds, inert until conditions become favorable for growing into fungus. Spores are extremely difficult, and for all practical consideration, impossible to fully eradicate. They can survive for hundreds of years.

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