What Is Tinea Pedis?
Article Sources
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7. Treatment & Management
Mild cases of tinea pedis are often successfully treated with topical over-the-counter medications.2Crawford, F. and S. Hollis. Topical Treatments for Fungal Infections of the Skin and Nails of the Foot. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews vol. 18,3 (2007): CD001434. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD001434.pub2. Sometimes these substances resolve the issue quickly, but there is the potential for recurrence. More severe cases require stronger medications taken over the course of two to four weeks.
Some people do not respond to topical treatment, necessitating a prescription for oral anti-fungal drugs. These medications are typically required for several weeks to clear up the infection.3Gupta, A.K. and E.A. Cooper. Update in Antifungal Therapy of Dermatophytosis. Mycopathologia vol. 166,5-6 (2008): 353. doi:10.1007/s11046-008-9109-0. It is important to keep the feet clean, dry and protected to improve conditions for recovery.
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