Athlete’s Foot Treatment
The most commonly used method to treat an athlete’s foot is by using prescribed topical ointments that kill the fungus and help in the healing of the skin. But in the severe conditions of the disease, the patients are not able to get the cure through the application of over the counter topical medications so the doctors might go for the option of oral medications which have the healthy antifungal ingredients in them. Some of the doctors also recommend the use of home remedies to clear up the fungal infection, but these home remedies only work if you are at the initial stages of the fungal invasion. It is very important to treat the signs of an athlete’s foot correctly and on time because the symptoms of athlete’s foot are very stubborn.
Moreover, with the progression of symptoms, it becomes a lot more challenging to treat an athlete’s foot. While in some people, the signs and symptoms of athlete’s foot are recurring, and it becomes a challenge for them to control their symptoms. Even with the use of multiple antifungal medications, it takes several weeks for the skin to heal correctly. The infection might come back after a few days due to not taking proper care of the skin. In most of the cases, the use of drugs and medications have a good effect on the infected area, but some severe cases might have to visit a doctor to seek proper treatment. Following are some procedures and medications for the treatment of athlete’s foot:
Over the counter (OTC) medications:
There is a variety of OTC antifungal topical medications available in the market for curing the skin condition of an athlete’s foot. Some of these medications include:
- Miconazole
- Clotrimazole
- Terbinafine
- Tolnaftate
- Butenafine