How do you treat athletes foot?

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

There are many over the counter sprays and creams for this problem. He needs to keep his feet as dry and clean as possible because moist areas encourage the fungal growth. Some doctors recommend wearing white socks and change them a couple times a day. In public baths such as school shower rooms wearing "flip flops" can help.

Answer by  HawaiianGirl (6906)

You can start off by keeping the feet dry. Use slippers in public showers. To treat athletes foot apply an anti fungal cream to the infected area.

Answer by  linsm (898)

The best treatment is with antifungal medications such as Tinactin. There are plenty of over the counter athletes foot medication. The best treatment is prevention. You can help prevent athletes foot by drying the feet and in between your toes completely after bathing. Keeping the feet is a must even if you have to change socks several times a day.

Answer by  prissymissy (1895)

They make some creams and powders that you can use to help get rid of the athletes food. You can pick them up at any drugstore. You might also want to tell your son to your son to wear flip flops in public showers, that is usually how people get athletes foot.

Answer by  lei (490)

Tell him to always keep his feet clean and dry, and not to share towels with anyone. Always use clean socks. You may also apply antifungal creams and powders regularly.

Answer by  herzog (555)

Soaking the feet frequently in warm water with 15 drops of grapefruit seed extract in it helps. This is a natural fungicide and prevents reinfection.

Answer by  dragonwerx (59)

Keep the feet clean and dry. Wear socks in shoes, and change daily or more often. Anti-fungal lotions for athletes foot should be used, even for a few days after the condition is gone. When not wearing shoes, let the feet air out.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

Wash his sports shoes. Make sure he wears clean white socks. Make sure the shower is always clean or he wear shower shoes. Foot spray for shoes or feet is something he can spray everyday. Make sure he is the only using the towels so it doesn't spread to others.