Athlete's Foot (cont.)
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- Athlete's Foot Overview
- Athlete's Foot Causes
- Athlete's Foot Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Athlete's Foot Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Foot Problems - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Athlete's Foot - Symptoms
Medications
Over-the-counter antifungal creams are sufficient for treating most cases of athlete's foot. Apply them as directed to the toes and foot. Common brands include clotrimazole (Lotrimin) and tolnaftate (Tinactin).
If the topical antifungal medications do not clear up the infection, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication.
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