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.
Athlete’s foot — medically known as tinea pedis — is a contagious fungal infection of the skin of the foot caused by dermatophytes, most commonly Trichophyton rubrum, that thrive in warm, moist environments. It presents as itching, burning, scaling, and cracking skin — most commonly between the toes and along the sole — and spreads readily through direct contact with contaminated surfaces. At Healthy Feet Podiatry, our NYC specialists accurately diagnose athlete’s foot by clinical examination and, when presentation is atypical, skin scraping with KOH microscopy to confirm the fungal species and rule out bacterial superinfection, contact dermatitis, or psoriasis — conditions that are frequently confused with tinea pedis and require entirely different treatment.
At Healthy Feet Podiatry, athlete’s foot treatment is matched to infection severity, location, and patient history. Mild-to-moderate infections are treated with prescription-strength topical antifungals — including terbinafine, clotrimazole, and ciclopirox — applied on a structured protocol that ensures complete eradication rather than symptom suppression. Chronic, recurrent, or moccasin-type athlete’s foot infections that have spread to the sole and heel often require oral antifungal therapy with terbinafine or itraconazole, which our NYC podiatrists prescribe and monitor safely. We also address the environmental and footwear factors that perpetuate reinfection — because treating the skin without eliminating the fungal reservoir in shoes and socks leads to relapse in the majority of cases.
Healthy Feet Podiatry serves patients across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and surrounding areas with specialist-level athlete’s foot care that goes well beyond what a drugstore antifungal can offer. Our NYC podiatrists have treated hundreds of tinea pedis cases — from straightforward interdigital infections to severe, full-sole fungal involvement — and our diagnostic precision means patients leave with the right treatment on the first visit, not after weeks of trial and error. We accept most major insurance plans and offer same-week appointments for new patients with active fungal infections. If over-the-counter creams haven’t resolved your athlete’s foot, Healthy Feet Podiatry in NYC is your next call.
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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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