How do i know if i have athletes foot?

Question

How to know if i'm getting athletes foot?

Answer 1

Fungus: An md can do an exam to determine.

Answer 2

2 Types of athlete's: There are 2 more usual presentations for athletes's foot. Acute appearance is usually several small blisters that have a clear or slightly yellow fluid. Sometimes breaks in the skin are seen. Chronic athlete foot is usually seen as dry, scaling whitish skin.

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

Yes: You can have a mild case of athlete's foot which does not itch or cause blistering. There may be dryness or peeling.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

That is one way: There is also creams, ointments, sprays, solutions. Many of which are effective and easily purchased over the counter in the pharmacy.

Answer 9

Athlete's foot: Obviously, applying the anti-fungal powder often enough is important. It is also important to keep the moisture in the foot to a minimum so anti-perspirants are also helpful.

Answer 10

Athletes Foot: There are many antifungal powders but if you don't treat the underlying cause it won't help. The cause is usually excessive moisture. There are creams available as well. The fungus likes to grow in a dark, damp, moist environment like shoes so avoid shoes that have not had time to dry.

Answer 11

Website: Scaly rash that itches that usually starts berween toes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/athletes-foot/symptoms-causes/syc-20353841

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