How to get rid of athletes foot? get it whenever son comes home from college.

Lamisil (terbinafine): Lamisil (terbinafine) at is a good antifungal to treat athlete's feet. Use it as directed on the label and most get good results. If you do this and the problem persists, you may need to see a podiatrist or dermatologist. Keep in mind that because you cure an episode of athlete's foot you are not immune to reinfection. Keeping your feet clean and dry: using foot powders, rotating shoes, etc can reduce this.

Anti fungal meds: Use a topical anti fungal medication such as lamisil (terbinafine). I would start your son on it.

Topical antifungal : Creams. Otc can work, but prescription naftin (naftifine) 2% works best. Otherwise, you must change the environment in which the feet reside. Keeping feet clean and dry is paramount. Powders. Change shoes daily. Treat shoes with an antifungal spray.

Athletes fungus: Athletes foot is usually caused by a fungus which can be transmitted from human to human. If your athletes foot returns when your son is at home, perhaps he is the transmitter of the fungus. You will need a topical anti fungal that you can get at a pharmacy. If the over the counter cream doesn't help, then you would see a physician or podiatrist for a prescription medication.