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A 26-year-old male asked:

Does lysol in a can kill the fungus that causes athlete's foot on surfaces like carpets? and is it safe to spray it in my shoes for treatment and prevention?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

There are better options than spraying lysol in your shoes. You may try antifungal foot powder, available in drugstores, without a prescription.

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Answered Apr 27, 2022

Dr. Samuel Galimaanswered

Family Medicine 9 years experience

Surprisingly, the manufacturer's website says it kills "Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete's Foot Fungus)". I have not personally recommended this to patients. It would not hurt to try. However, athlete's foot consists of itchiness, scales, and skin maceration. Terbinafine/Lamisil is preferred. See Link: https://www.lysol.com/products/disinfectant-spray/lysol-disinfectant-spray.

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