Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Getting rid of athlete’s foot fast requires more than reaching for the nearest antifungal cream — it requires the right antifungal agent at the right concentration, applied correctly for the full treatment duration, combined with environmental decontamination of footwear and hosiery. Over-the-counter antifungal products like clotrimazole 1% and miconazole are effective for mild infections but require two to four weeks of consistent application and frequently fail in more established infections because the concentration is insufficient to penetrate thickened, hyperkeratotic skin. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC podiatrists prescribe higher-concentration topical agents and, when oral therapy is indicated, terbinafine — which achieves fungal eradication in one to two weeks in clinical trials — delivering results dramatically faster than consumer-grade products.
The fastest clinically proven approach to athlete’s foot eradication combines prescription antifungal therapy with strict adjunctive measures — keeping feet dry, changing socks daily, treating shoes with antifungal powder or UV light devices, and avoiding re-exposure in gym and pool environments. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, we provide patients with a complete, actionable protocol at their first visit: the right prescription, the right application technique, shoe and sock decontamination instructions, and a follow-up timeline to confirm eradication. For patients with bacterial superinfection of cracked, macerated interdigital athlete’s foot — a common complication that dramatically slows healing — we add targeted antibiotic therapy to clear the bacterial component before antifungal treatment can fully take effect.
If you want to get rid of athlete’s foot as fast as medically possible, Healthy Feet Podiatry in NYC is your most direct route to that outcome. Our podiatrists are available for same-week appointments across our Manhattan locations, and most patients with straightforward tinea pedis see significant improvement within seventy-two hours of starting prescription therapy. We serve patients throughout Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs, accepting most major insurance plans for dermatological podiatric care. Don’t spend another week applying creams that aren’t working — one appointment with Healthy Feet Podiatry puts you on the fastest clinical path to clear, healthy feet.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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Dr. Farah Alani is a New York City foot and ankle surgeon at To Healthy Feet Podiatry, a boutique podiatry practice located in the heart…
Dr. Alison Bell was born in Manhattan and is a Public Health graduate of Charles R. Drew University. She obtained her medical degree from Kent…
Dr. Roxann Clarke is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and her Master of Science…
Dr. Ricks is a board-certified fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon committed to delivering top-tier foot and ankle care. From New Jersey, she a Bachelor’s in…
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