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My father has dry flaky skin between his toes which spreads...I suspect it is athletes foot....he has diabetes... what treatment or medication is required?thanks!

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Keep feet dry. Keep two pairs of shoes. Use ANTIFUNGAL powder daily ...  Read More

How to treat athlete foot. Some days it itches a lot. Sometimes it's bearable. Please suggest how to treat.

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Without examination of the skin condition and knowing the extent of involvement.. along with this more information on ongoing medication or previous history of skin illness it is not possible to comme ...  Read More

I got athlete foot infection after joined the gym. What should I do. Is there any medication for applying?

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Yes it can be treated. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I sweat profusely while working out and though I change my socks frequently and clean my shoes I have athletes foot. I've used antifungal cream but it hasn't helped much and I have blisters. Only time It doesn't irritate is when I use toothpaste, read some where that its good for athletes foot. Can I continue using it?

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hi...Tinea pedis is spread when an infected person shares towels or walks barefoot in shower stalls or public locker rooms. Your risk of tinea pedis is greater if you do not wash your feet or do not c ...  Read More

I am really feed up from this athlete foot, It has been stucked with my foot I guess, I had tried creams such as o2 derm and ketoconozole and lulican cre also, Please help me to get out of it permanently, I can't avoid wearing shoes as it's job requirement, so please tell how to stop this athlete foot to come again, because all I tried is just some

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Fungal infection of the foot which is called athletes foot can be treated. Stop using O2 seem as it will never cure the infection. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination ...  Read More

I have athletes foot really bad, I’ve tried a lot of creams and powders and still nothing, my toes are red and blisters and causing a lot of pain

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It's fungal infection. Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appe ...  Read More

Cream suggestions for athletes foot. Want first recovery,very much itching,smelling bad,between two finger of my foot.want relife fast,as soon as possible

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It's fungal infection..Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I am facing athlete foot issue and suddenly two days back a cut appeared between the two fingers of right foot, swelling and pain using, Terbinaforce ornament and also have taken Amoxicillin 650 & Aldigeaic 4 dose but still pain and swelling isn't gone. Kindly suggest

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Treatment depends on the severity... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

The last couple of nights , I’ve woken up to EXTREME itching on the bottom of my feet. I have no signs of a rash or really no redness. I do have cracking on my heels, but that’s pretty normal for me. Is this athletes foot, although my only symptom is itching? I’ve been using anti fungal spray just to be safe, which does seem to temporarily ease the

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Without examination of the skin condition and knowing the extent of involvement.. along with more information on ongoing medication or previous history of skin illness it is not possible to comment on ...  Read More

My boyfriend has athletes foot. He has had it for a while and now his toe is turning black.... what's wrong with it? And what can we do to fix it?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I want to know if he is a diabetic or currently on any medications? A few more details are required. You will probably be able to see a chat now button ...  Read More

I want to know is Fungicros cream helpful in treating athletes foot? How many days Fungicros cream takes to work?

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First should see the clinical pics and history to diagnose whether it’s a athletes foot or other dermatological condition ...  Read More

I have athletes foot infection between toes and around nails. Which cream or lotion should I apply to treat athletes foot?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My mother is having Athlete foot from. Last one month which is as same as first day no improvement, doctor has given fluconazole 200 it's completed and lulican s cream is applied twice but no improvement, pls tell any other cream pls help

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Yes...it can be cleared...Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. ...  Read More

Please describe what kind of disease. I'm having this issue long back. Please tell me the possible treatment. Thanks..

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Is it athlete foot or candidal intertrigo ?... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . ... ...

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Doctors, Is Intertrigo and athlete foot same or different ? If it is different how does it different to each other by looking ?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi sir/ Madam. I have Atheletes foot infection for the past six months. It started with a small patch, and now it has grown bigger. I am cleaning it dialy with hydrogen peroxide and applying fungicros cream, but it seems to have no effect on it. The patch is a whitish color. Please suggest me a cream/ medicine for this. I will be very grateful fo

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Consult online for detailed explanation ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am suffering from Athletes Foot, peeling off skin inbetween foot fingers. I have a habit to wet my legs frequently. Could you please find attached photos and provide me best ointment or remedy to cure this disease? Regards, Vinod

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Its soft corn..it will improve with medicine.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

My mom apparently has vesicular athlete feet...wht all cn b done? Wht all r my options?..she hs ds problem from 4 years

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Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I had eczema when I'm 18 years old I was using diprovate g cream n reduced a lot... Later before 6 months after my delivery I m getting scared on the foot n below foot along with itching n burning sensation

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You are suffering from eczematous dermatitis Causing Itching and rash.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected ar ...  Read More

Hello, I am a mother of 6 year old girl and she has developed oral thrush and is in constant discomfort. Going to the doctor for a prescription is too expensive and I’d prefer over the counter medicines. I want to know what is oral thrush treatment over the counter?

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You have to use a gel which should be prescribed by a physician. It is advisable to consult a physician ...  Read More

I've been facing issues with tinea curis as i am havig jock itch and athlete foot. It causes itching and turns into red rashes...how to get rid of it.

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal ...  Read More

What can i use to stop period flow i have been having it over two weeks now what over the counter pill can i use to stop it? Thank u

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You can use overal G ...  Read More

I have athlete foot & it itches help me out and help in knowing why does it happens is anything serious?

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It can be treated easily. But needs to be diagnosed first. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have had recurring athletes foot for the past year and I can not get rid of it using over the counter products. I need help

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You need to get examinations done by a dermatologist AND then may need oral antifungal if not responding to cream alone ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I do have skin fungal infection which includes ring worms and athlete foot and a lot of itching. Antifungal ointments not cure the fungal infection nor the itching. As prescribed by a skin doctor I take histafree 180 of mankind but medicine not give proper relief. Please help what to do. Thanks

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The treatment for fungal infection is simple. You have to take anti fungal tablets and creams for 4 to 6 weeks following which it resolves. Do not apply soap on that area and do not self treat with ov ...  Read More

I have to wear shoes all day long.. I got odematous foot . foot soul skin and foot fingers damaged so bad that it turn white after few hrs wearing of shoes.

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Foot skin is very different from the normal body skin... The sole aspect has a thick glaborous skin which has much more layers of cells than normal skin. Usually it won't sweat as much as it does in ...  Read More

Self diagnosed athletes foot. Have been takng over the counter cream for a week. Day before yesterday night my ankles were itchy with no visible signs of anything being wrong. Yesterday night discovered clusters of red bumps on both feet. Worse on the right side than the left. And bumps are clustered on the foot but sparsely travel up to the knee.

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Thanks for the query. Fungal infection is becoming an increasing problem due to rampant usage of antifungals. Please see a dermatologist as some extra medications are coprescribed many a times to trea ...  Read More

I dont know if i have eczema or athlete foot problem my feets itches too much they get dry nd scaly nd some time watery blister appears which stays for 2 to 3 days and they r really painful

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Eczema is a disease characterized by skin rashes that have redness, swelling, itching, dryness, and flaking. The skin itches and when scratched, results in a rash. In Ayurveda, this disease is known a ...  Read More

Can someone please suggest any OTC medication and anti fungal cream for both. Jock itch has been there for 5 days, and now athelete s foot problem.

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Need to see whether it's fungal infection or sweat allergy.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

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