A 39-year-old member asked:
can caladryl lotion cure athletes foot?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Peter Sadow answered
Pathology 17 years experience
No: The lotion can reduce itching and soothe, but it will not cure athlete's foot. Keeping the feet clean and dry is the best prevention, but if advanced, you may require antifungal agents.
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