My husband cannot get rid of his athletes foot. The over the counter creams do work for a while and then it comes back. Short of going to the doctor to take medicine orally, which is about 800 dollars. Any ideas??
2007-01-13 01:08:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Yeah. Check out the yeast link at www.hufa.org. If he has a systemic yeast syndrome (candida albicans) causing his persistent athletes foot then it will take dietary changes as well as the oral medication to kick it.
Mine persists because I have a blood sugar imbalance (formerly hypoglycemic now diabetic), which helps the candida to flourish - unfortunately.
Hope this info helps.
2007-01-13 01:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Athletes foot, or tinea pedis as it is called in medicine, is caused by a fungus infection. Of the over the counter creams, I've found Lotrimin Ultra works best. It is very similar to an expensive prescription cream called Mentax, having the same active ingredient. If you haven't tried this one, I'd highly recommend it. Unfortunately, the tendency to get athletes foot is now felt to be hereditary, so in some people it will come back. You'll just have to re-treat it when it does, or use the cream once a week to prevent recurrence. Also, use Zeasorb AF powder on his feet after each morning also helps. Good luck!
2007-01-13 01:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Airdyne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My husband cannot get rid of his athletes foot. The over the counter creams do work for a while and then it comes back. Short of going to the doctor to take medicine orally, which is about 800 dollars. Any ideas??
2015-08-26 15:05:11 · answer #3 · answered by Francisco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than keeping his feet clean and dry all the time, wearing sox that will absorb moistureand maybe using athletes foot powder, I do not think he has a choice but to spend the $800 for oral medication. Unfortunately, oral treatment for fungal infections take a long time (3-4weeks minimum) and of course the medication is not cheap. It can also recur after treatment.
2007-01-13 01:18:06 · answer #4 · answered by KarlYKT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Athlete's foot may last for a short or long time and may come back after treatment. (MedlinePlus). The time line for cure may be long, often 45 days or longer. However, because the itching associated with the infection subsides quickly, patients may not complete the courses of therapy prescribed. Washing socks, underwear and bed clothes at 60C or 140F will also help prevent any reinfection. (Wikipedia)
Please see the web pages for more details on Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis)
2007-01-13 01:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him try this:Soak feet in very warm water with about one part white vinegar to four parts water, for 20 - 30 minutes, 2 times a day, until the fungus is no longer visible and irritating. It seems that vinegar works for lots of things also good for mosquito bites as well.
2007-01-13 01:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by tnbadbunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same problem. Your husband should try mixing about one-half cup of bleach to a gallon of warm water and then soaking his feet in there for about 10 minutes or so. Do this once a day for a couple of days. It should take care of the problem.
2007-01-16 20:45:24 · answer #7 · answered by Cracker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stinky feet - Jello!
Athletes feet - cornstarch
Fungus on toenails or fingernails - Vicks vapor rub
2007-01-13 14:47:17 · answer #8 · answered by Pebbles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋