How do you get rid of really bad athletes foot?
It's about a week and a half before my schools Winter Formal and I wanted to look really good for it but I have really bad Athletes Foot. Their really red and inflamed and to be honest they look nasty. What are some remedies or medicines that I can use to get rid of it quick?
Conventional treatment typically involves daily or twice daily application of a topical medication in conjunction with better hygiene measures. Keeping feet dry and practicing good hygiene is crucial to preventing reinfection. Severe or prolonged fungal skin infections may require treatment with oral anti-fungal medication. Apply zinc oxide based diaper rash ointment. To prevent sweaty or wet feet that are breeding grounds for athlete's foot, apply talcum powder (baby powder) to absorb moisture that kills off the infection.
The fungal infection is often treated with topical antifungal agents, which can take the form of a spray, powder, cream, or gel. The most common ingredients in over-the-counter products are miconazole nitrate (2% typical concentration in the United States) and tolnaftate (1% typ. in the U.S.). Terbinafine, is another over-the-counter drug. There are also a large number of prescription antifungal drugs.
The time line for a cure may be prolonged, often 45 days or longer. The recommended course of treatment is to continue to use the topical treatment for four weeks after the symptoms have subsided to ensure that the fungus has been completely eliminated. Regardless of how bad it itches make sure you treat it for the full course. Some podiatrists recommend soaking the feet in a solution of Epsom salts in warm water.
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