Are antibiotics effective for treating athletes foot?

No: Antibiotics target bacteria. Athletes foot is a fungal infection, which responds to antifungals.

No: Although technically no (as antibiotics only go after bacterial infections), there are anti-fungal agents (creams and pills) that go after fungal infections. Although this can be treated with over-the-counter creams, it is advisable to consult with your physician to confirm the diagnosis and to make sure there is not a secondary infection occurring.

No: Athlete's foot is a fungal infection. Antibiotics work against bacteria, not fungi.

No: Its called an antifungal. Most of the time we try to use topical medications first. Oral meds have side effects on the liver. So liver tests should be done before starting and while on the medication.

No: Athletes foot is a fungal infection (tinea pedis). Antifungal creams , such as Lamisil (terbinafine) are effective in most cases. When the area between the toes is macerated (moist and peeling), there may be a secondary bacterial infection, so sometimes an antibiotic is used.

No: Athletes' foot is a fungal infection of the foot, not a bacterial infection, and as such will not respond to antibiotics. Antifungal medications are required for athletes' foot.

No: Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus and needs to be treated with an anti-fungal agent. Anti-fungals are available over-the-counter and by prescription. It really helps to keep your feet dry, especially the area between your fourth and fifth toes.

No: Athlete's foot is a fungal infection so antibiotics don't help. Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, is the most common type of fungal infection and is best treated with over-the-counter antifungal medication.

No: Athlete's foot is a fungal infection and requires special medication usually applied directly to the involved toes. Only if secondary bacterial infection develops (uncommon) would antibiotics be advised.

No: Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus and antibiotics (which treat bacterial infections) are not effective unless there is a secondary bacterial infection. Even with a secondary infection, antibiotics will not treat the underlying fungal infection. You should see your physician to determine the appropriate treatment.

No: Antibiotics are for bacterial infections. To treat athlete's foot you need an antifungal medication. The other thing is that fungus is a very slow growing organism, so in order to treat it you have to treat it for an extended period of time.

No: Antiobiotics fight infections caused by bacteria. Antifungals fight infections caused by fungus. Athletes foot is caused by a fungus that is best treated with an antifungal, like Lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrimin.

No: Athelete's foot is a fungal infection. Antibiotics are for treating bacterial infections. Antifungal medicines like terbenafine (lamisil), Clotrimazole (lotrimin), etc. Are effective in treating athlete's foot. A couple of weeks of treatment is common.

No: Athletes foot is a fungus. Antibiotics can make a fungus worse. However, if the athletes foot has caused a secondary bacterial infection, antibiotics may be necessary.

No: Antibiotics are used to treat bacteria and athletes foot is a fungus. Usually topical agents are used to treat athletes feet. If the symptoms are not improving sometimes an oral antifungal agent can be used. Contact a medical specialist if your symptoms do not resolve or worsen.