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How long does it take tinactin (tolnaftate) athlete's foot spray to work?

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Dr. Randy Lisch answered

4 weeks: If the tinactin (tolnaftate) works, it will take one month. This is not the strongest antifungal on the market.

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Answered 11/14/2017

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Dr. Jay D Helman answered

30 days: Most anttfungal otcs require 30 days to be totally effective, also you must spray your shoes with lysol to prevent reinfection.

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Answered 4/8/2017

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Dr. Alan Ettinger answered

2 to 4 weeks: There are much better topical s, you can use.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/17/2017

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A member asked:

How long does it take tinactin (tolnaftate) athlete's foot spray to work?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Randy Lisch answered

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jay D Helman answered

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Alan Ettinger answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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