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Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)Definition: Athlete's foot is a general term used to describe a ringworm based fungal infection of the feet. The medical term for athlete's foot is tinea pedis. Not all skin irritations of the foot are forms of tinea pedis.
Treatment: Athlete's foot can be successfully treated 30 percent of the time with over the counter medicated lotions (anti-fungal creams) like miconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine and a keratolytic such as salicylic acid. Because these treatments can provide immediate relief to iching and burning, patients can easily assume the infection is gone. Therefore, there is a high risk of re-infection. Anti-fungal creams should be applied for up to 45 days and all socks, shoes and bed sheets should be washed in hot water. If the infection persists, your doctor or podiatrist who may prescribe oral medication to erradicate the fungi infection. (1,2)
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