“How can I get rid of athlete's foot?”

Depends on the type of fungus caused your condition. please seek local podiatrist for help.

Talk to a doctor to get a prescription cream for this that usually goes away in 3 weeks. Or there is over the counter creams but they are not as strong and can take longer to work

Yes prescription topicals work very well for this. Over the counter medications usually fail. This will progress if left untreated.
There are multiple conservative options that work very well. Please, make an appointment with me in my Chandler office (480) 269-7130 and I will go over all of your options. Depending on Xrays (if needed) that I can take at my office and the clinical exam, I am able to diagnose and recommend different treatment options. I recommend you have this checked as soon as you can, especially since I can usually treat this without surgery very well in just one visit with me. My office is located on Dobson road, just north of Chandler Regional Hospital. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists of Arizona. Feel free to ask to be seen by me specifically and I will get you in the same day or latest the next day. I take all insurances, please do not go off of the insurance list on this website as it is not updated yet. Mention that I have talked to you on the internet. I can also do the entire visit with you over the phone or video call as well, which most insurances cover, even if you are out of state and my staff can verify this for you when you schedule. Thank you and have a good evening.

Use an antifungal. Rigorous cleaning of your locker room.

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection which often starts from the interspaces of the toes and spread throughout the foot. Patients will often complain of uncontrolled itching sensation, scaly rash that usually causes stinging and burning. These fungal infections tend to occur because your feet are constantly hot, sweaty and moist. It's a perfect environment for fungus to grow. Best way to get rid of it is to keep your feet dry.

If you're feet sweat a lot, try using antiperspirant foot spray. In addition to keeping the foot dry, initial treatment often includes an antifungal topical or oral (depending on the severity of the symptoms).

You can try the over-the-counter remedies that are available your pharmacy. If that is not working consider evaluation from a physician for a prescription strength cream to alleviate the athlete's foot.

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of your skin. There are several brands of over-the-counter treatments/creams that you can try (I would stay away from the powders), and you will have to use the cream twice a day for successful treatments. If the problem does not resolve within a month of using such treatments, see a Podiatrist in your area and get a stronger, topical anti-fungal medication. Should this not resolve the problem, there are some oral medications that can be used, but they must be monitored through blood work to insure that your liver is functioning properly. Usually Athlete's Foot is easy to cure through topical therapies.

Yes. Soak feet in a 1:1 mixture of water and vinegar (apple cider vinegar works best) every day for 15 to 20 minutes. Also, see a podiatrist for further evaluation.

You can try OTC medication. Sometimes you may need prescription strength.

You need to treat your shoes and your skin with anti-fungal products. See your podiatrist.

Athlete's foot is usually due to excessive moisture on the feet. I recommend you be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) to determine the appropriate course of treatment

There are many topical anti-fungals on the market that can be used. Look for one that is a cream and apply it all over the foot twice/day x 8 weeks. It is also important to treat all your shoes with a spray/powder.