Athlete's Foot?


Question:
This is really gross.my boyfriend went to BCT two years ago and ever since then he's had this really bad athlete's foot/ fungus thing.is there a way to get rid of it? I finally got the bright idea to send him to a podiatrist a couple of weeks ago but we didn't have time because he was on leave from Iraq..so I need something that he has access to in Iraq

Answers:
It sounds really disgusting, but, if he pees on his feet the athlete's foot will go away--just make sure he washes them really well afterward. This is also a good preventative measure, nasty, but better than foot rot.

Other Answers:
Hey my daughter had this from a swimming pool area. We got this cream I think it was called Tenactin (sp?) and cleared it within a week or two.

My son feet was bad try over the counter meds and doctor order meds for it 3/6 months still their, soak in warm water remove layers of skin/bleeding then the meds and still their the problem is there. My sister works in a doctor office ask her boss on the problem ? the doctor said the soak is right but soak it in the with warm water mix in vinegar for 15 mins sun dry the feet. Saw better effect in heal in one week image real bad athete being cure just using warm water & vinegar mix. The best treatment for athlete’s foot, is prevention. If you're reading this, it is likely that this particular step of treatment has either been passed, or has not worked--keep reading! Once you do get rid of athlete's foot, you're going to want to know how to prevent it from happening again in the future.


Wear sandals in the locker room. Make sure they have a non-stick sole so you won't have to search the Internet for information on caring for broken bones.

Wear cotton socks, and change them often. Once you're done sweating, clean off and put on a fresh pair. If you're shoes are wet or sweaty, make sure you dry them before lacing up again.

Wash your feet and dry them well. Fungi from athlete's foot will live in a warm, moist environment. If you keep your feet dry, they will have a hard time enjoying you. Application of a talc powder can help keep your feet dry over the course of the day.

The best treatment for a simple case of athlete’s foot is an over-the-counter medication. Ask the pharmacist to direct you towards a medication for athlete's foot (not necessarily the most expensive), and be diligent about applying the medication. You'll have to do this for at least several weeks, twice a day, for athlete's foot treatment to be effective. Of course, also perform the above recommendations, in addition to applications of the medication.

Do I need to see a doctor about athlete's foot?
If you can’t seem to win the battle against athlete's foot, then it’s probably time to visit your doctor. There are further treatment steps that can be taken. If the topical antifungal treatments are not sufficient to control the problem, then an oral prescription treatment is often the next step. There are quite a few antifungal medications on the market, your doctor will help you decide which is best. Fortunately, some of the newer medications have minimal side-effects and are less expensive, but because of possible complications all of the oral antifungals are available only by prescription.




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