Question 1

what does vesicular athletes foot look like?

Accepted Answer

Tiny little: Blister like lesions on the bottom of the foot.....

Question 2

what is the time it takes for vesicular athletes foot to clear up?

Accepted Answer

Healing time: In most cases assuming you are on the correct medication most but not all heal in 2-4 weeks.

Question 3

how do i know if i have athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: An md can do an exam to determine.

Question 4

is it possible to have athletes foot and not know it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But only if you don't look for it.

Question 5

what is likely to happen if i leave my athletes foot untreated?

Accepted Answer

It may stay around : Untreated athlete's foot sometimes gets better, but more often it persists- stays there for a vary long time and can get worse.

Question 6

should i discard shoes i wore while i had athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

No: That is not necessary.  But you should have the shoes disinfected with an antifungal solution or spray.  These are often available at pharmacies or from podiatrist offices.

Question 7

can i get athletes foot if i get my nails done at a salon?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Depending on the hygiene of the salon and if someone before you had it!

Question 8

how are athletes foot and ringworm related?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The so-called "ringworm" is a fungal infection.  Athlete's foot is a fungal infection on the foot.  So indeed athlete's foot is ringworm on the foot.

Question 9

are there any home remedies for athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

See below: Good hygeine, soak in warm water with a small amount of baking soda.
Go to the drug store and by some non-prescription Lamisil (terbinafine) cream.

Question 10

can you tell me how to treat athlete s foot?

Accepted Answer

See below: Start with good hygiene and then add an otc antifungal such as Lamisil (terbinafine) cream.

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