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Say goodbye to any nagging symptoms of Athlete's Foot with our range of highly specialized and individualized Athlete's Foot treatments. Depending on your unique case, we use topical or oral antifungals which are specially formulated to provide much-needed relief, while irradicating infections and minimizing any chances of recurrence.
Description
A fungal infection of the foot that is characterized by itching, redness, and dry flaky skin.
Symptoms
It starts as a scaly red rash usually in between the toes. It tends to be itchy at night or when shoes and socks are first removed. Sometimes blisters or ulcers can form in more advanced cases. There will be chronic dryness and scaling on the soles and side of the foot.
Treatment Options
Topical antifungals are the first line treatment. Oral antifungals can be used if topical fails.
Treatment Option Description (with Duration)
Topical antifungal medications are highly effective at curing foot fungus. Wash the feet twice daily, dry very well, including between the toes and then apply the topical anti fungal medicine topical medication. Treatment continues until all the layers of affected skin have sloughed off and for an additional couple of weeks to ensure the fungus is truly gone. If the topical medication is not effective, oral medication can be given.
Expected Outcome
With treatment Athletes Foot is expected to heal completely with rash resolution and return to normal skin.
Get Instant Relief With Our Specialized Athlete's Foot Treatments
If you're suffering from the uncomfortable symptoms of Athlete's Foot, our New York foot doctors can help! Serving the Downtown and Midtown Manhattan areas of NYC, we help you get back to healthy and comfortable living. Call us at 917-398-3668 or book an appointment online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you are re-infected you can get athlete's foot again and will need to undergo repeat treatment to kill the fungus.
It is called athletes foot simply because a locker room is a common place to catch it, however athletes foot is simply a fungal infection that can be contracted any place the fungus happens to live.
Yes, if you live with others you should keep the bathroom clean, don't share shoes, spray Lysol on surfaces your feet have touched to avoid spreading it.
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