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A member 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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There are better options than spraying lysol in your shoes. You may try antifungal foot powder, available in drugstores, without a prescription.
Answered 4/27/2022
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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.
Answered 4/28/2022
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