A 42-year-old member asked:
Nystatin ointment for athletes foot, would this work?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Yes: Try for two weeks if no improvement try a different one.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Should I use nystatin for athletes foot?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jonathan Posneranswered
Podiatry 28 years experience
No: Nystatin should not be used for tinea pedis(athletes foot).
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jan 25, 2019
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