Question 1

i am using ketoconazole for athletes foot. my skin peeled off from left and ajacent toe. how much time will ketoconazole take to restore my skin back?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: Medication for fungus infection works slowly, so use for several weeks is the minimum, and use for several weeks beyond clearing is recommended to prevent a recurrence from incomplete treatment.

Question 2

how to cure athletes foot?

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Tolnaftate: This remedy is over 40 years old and is still probably the best, and it's over-the-counter.

Question 3

how to remove athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Apply : Antifungal cream to your feet.

Question 4

please help! i have athletes foot

Accepted Answer

Plenty of otc meds: There are plenty of over the counter meds/sprays available in many grocery stores or pharmacies. They should help unless your assumed diagnosis is wrong.

Question 5

persistant athletes foot! please please help me!?

Accepted Answer

Medication: To the feet, may have to treat your shoe wear as well.

Question 6

what are the best ointments for treating athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Consider a powder: for athletes foot to help reduce moisture and improve comfort.  Powders, sprays, creams and ointments that contain antifungal medication are appropriate.

Question 7

athletes foot how to treat?

Accepted Answer

Antifungals: If it is mild try nonprescription antifungals like clotrimazole (Lotrimin), miconazole (Micatin), terbinafine (Lamisil), or tolnaftate (Tinactin). Use as directed. Severe cases will require oral antifungals like fluconazol which is a prescription medication

Question 8

which microbe causes athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

None: Athtletes
 foot is not caused by a bacteria but by a fungus. There are different types of fungus. The most common is trycophytum but others such as microsporum can also infect the foot. Lamisil, (terbinafine) micatin and undecalynic acid are over the counter medicines available for treating foot fungus. Prescription are necessary for resistant cases.

Question 9

can babies get athletes foot? 0-12m

Accepted Answer

Yes: Babies can get fungal infections of the skin, which is what "athlete's foot" is.

Question 10

athletes foot keep dry or moisturised?

Accepted Answer

Well...: You will need an antifungal lotion or cream to apply to your feet.  Athlete's foot is a fungus and fungus likes dark, warm, moist places.....So you need to keep your feet dry to prevent further problems.  Wear cotton socks to help wick moisture away from your foot, change shoes and sock if thy become wet.  Use powder to absorb moisture.

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I am using ketoconazole for athletes foot. my skin peeled off from left and ajacent toe. how much time will ketoconazole take to restore my skin back?

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Please help! i have athletes foot

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Persistant athletes foot! please please help me!?

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