"Either canister cream or you need one from the doctor with a steroid in I think it's called daktarin "
You can get daktarin in a spray form for athletes foot,after a week the itch stops. But you might still have something so I use surgical spirit for ages to make sure it's gone. |
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Probably most effective to clear it is one of the newer generation of fungicides such as terbinafine. Clotrimazole may be as effective. Ensure you wash and dry your feet thoroughly and frequently, change socks likewise and rotate shoes.
As someone else says, short term use of a Hydrocortisone cream should soothe and ease it.
Pharmacists are medically fully trained and know medications |
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We were never meant to were socks,
Get them off at every opportunity,
Sea water and beach walks barefoot, my doctor
Mouth ulcers - fuck all the gels and shit right off… stir half tea spoon of salt in warm water swill it round spit it out three times keep doing till gone twice a day - my dentist
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Can use rubbing alcohol to clean
May sting
Fungicides such as terbenafin etc
Excuse spelling
Dry feet especially between toes
Socks off as much as possible
Avoid trainers
Rotate footwear to allow shoes to dry out inside
Flip flops in bathroom. It's easily spread
Change socks often
I'm not a medic
See a pharmacist or Dr
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Wash regularly. Dry then use talc. Keep feet bare and dry where possible. Potentially replace old shoes.
Start with athlete's foot remedies with Clotrimazole in. If that doesn’t work, you can use Daktarin or a Terbinafine based medication.
After that, you are looking at oral anti-fungals, but based on other medication or your organ function, they may be off the cards as they are pretty brutal.
Talc, regular washing, good diet, rest, clean socks and try to avoid shoes where possible. Those are key. Then apply medicine as needed.
Hope this helps. It sucks to have and is a nightmare to get rid of if you have a job that requires lots of cardio every day.
Start buying talc in the economy size and good luck.
Don’t worry about looking weird. It’s only when you are buying 1000 litres of lube that the federal RICO case starts.
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I got this bad while I have been away. Handy tips I have found to prevent this is wash feet twice a day, when you don't need to wear socks and shoes don't, don't constantly wear the same shoes (gives them time to dry out) remove insoles when drying and wash insoles for your shoes by hand not in a washing machine. Then to remedy use the sprays or creams. Hope this helps |
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Bamboo socks have changed my life! No not really but I used to have really bad athletes foot. A friend got me a pair of bamboo socks with dogs on after I lost my Jack Russell back in January and I noticed that my feet barely sweated. I binned all my nylon/polyester socks and bought loads of bamboo ones. Wearing those, coupled with very regular washing, creams, powders and alternating foot wear, I haven't had it since. |
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"Bamboo socks have changed my life! No not really but I used to have really bad athletes foot. A friend got me a pair of bamboo socks with dogs on after I lost my Jack Russell back in January and I noticed that my feet barely sweated. I binned all my nylon/polyester socks and bought loads of bamboo ones. Wearing those, coupled with very regular washing, creams, powders and alternating foot wear, I haven't had it since. "
Yes swapping to natural materials help a lot as they have anti bacterial properties compared to synthetic. And personally I think they feel better. I have done the same and my boxers. |
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Hi
I can't reply to you because of my sex/gender.
So I asked Ai to help with your problem.
Here’s the full playbook for kicking an athlete’s foot to the curb. Good luck!
First-Line Treatments (Pharmacy Options)
- Antifungal creams, sprays, or powders are your go-to. Look for:
- Terbinafine (e.g. Lamisil)
- Clotrimazole, Miconazole, or Ketoconazole
- Apply twice daily and continue for 2 weeks after symptoms clear to prevent relapse.
Prescription Options (If OTC Doesn’t Work)
- Stronger antifungal creams or oral tablets like:
- Terbinafine, Itraconazole, or Griseofulvin
- May be prescribed if the infection is severe or persistent.
Daily Hygiene & Prevention
- Wash feet daily with soap and water.
- Dry thoroughly—especially between toes.
- Use surgical spirit or antifungal powder to keep feet dry.
- Change socks daily (cotton preferred).
- Rotate shoes—don’t wear the same pair two days in a row.
What Not to Do
- Don’t scratch—it spreads the fungus.
- Don’t moisturise between toes.
- Don’t walk barefoot in communal areas (showers, pools).
- Don’t share towels, socks, or shoes.
Pro Tips
- Wash socks and bedding at 60°C to kill fungus.
- Use flip-flops in public showers.
- If symptoms persist or spread to the nails, see a GP or podiatrist.
Hope this helps you
Kisses
Amy
P.s look at white wine vinegar, too.
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"The itch on athletes foot is unbearable. I literally itch it until it bleeds, any suggestions on how to stop "
fill a bowl with very hot water with salt and a decent amount of vinegar and soak for a couple of hours ..get the other half to top up with hot water time to time ..do for 3 days and it will clear up..but I warn you you will miss the itching lol
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"The itch on athletes foot is unbearable. I literally itch it until it bleeds, any suggestions on how to stop "
Have you tried taking a walk into the countryside and wafting your hands through a bunch of stinging nettles?  |
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Nip into your local pharmacy and ask their advice they will give you some OTC treatment. If no better within 7 days do an online GP consultation, take some photos on your phone first to show during consultation.
Make sure you change socks and bathe feet daily, cotton socks or similar best.
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I’d also recommend shoe doctor sports and lemon sole spray (both can be found on Amazon)
It’s basically chalk powder with peppermint essential oil to dry out your shoe and then a scented spray of citrus and other essential oils to make it smell nice absolutely changed my sports shoes. |
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"This sounds bad but it does work, ok! 
Get a bowel, pee in it and soak the affected areas in it.
Don't believe me, Google it. "
I've done that for chilblains. Sounds revolting but the relief is unbelievable  |
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"This sounds bad but it does work, ok!
Get a bowel, pee in it and soak the affected areas in it.
Don't believe me, Google it. "
That will help and the more concentrated the better. Rubbing potatoes on the areas will also help. Do them in addition to an antifungal. |
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By *orny PTMan 40 weeks ago
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"I use Scholl Athletes Foot. It's a spray and you can buy it from Boots, Superdrug, Savers etc.
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it will kill the itch. It's not cheap but it works. You will need to work on the nail fungus too, as this is a long term treatment. Vicks has been cited as a cheap home remedy, due to its camphor content, which is toxic to fungus. |
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"Tea tree oil is also recommended.
Have you tried it? Does it work? Or just smell nice? "
I use Dr.Organic Tea Tree Foot Spray and I think it's excellent. I just apply it daily as part of my bathroom routine (so not just if/when there are signs of AF). |
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"Tea tree oil is also recommended.
Have you tried it? Does it work? Or just smell nice?
I use Dr.Organic Tea Tree Foot Spray and I think it's excellent. I just apply it daily as part of my bathroom routine (so not just if/when there are signs of AF)."
And it gets rid of your athletes foot? Reason I ask Is I tried it and did nothing for me... Smells great but problem persists |
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using a towel to dry your feet keeps breaking the skin damaged by the fungus and takes longer to heal. using a hair dryer to dry your feet between your toes thoroughly when you get out of the shower will help. |
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"And it gets rid of your athletes foot? Reason I ask Is I tried it and did nothing for me... Smells great but problem persists "
I think Tea Tree is marvellous stuff and packaged like this (so in a spray with additional things), it's ideal.
If I do nothing, mine gradually returns, so I simply dry between the toes with toilet paper each day and then apply this (even if there is no sign).
Being honest though, I can't say how it would deal with a really bad case (so from scratch), simply because I keep this going to avoid it coming back. |
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By *ave05Man 37 weeks ago
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Alongside all the useful advise here to eradicate the athletes foot to then stop reoccurrence from trainers and shoes a great tip I read online is trainers and shoes into the freezer for at least 12 hours it seems the funguses can’t survive. I have several shoe bags in the compartments all frozen. Never have had infection since and lovely cold trainers 👟 |
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To see if you have fungus starting to develop shine a uv torch at your feet and toes! Red or white speckles will appear. Do it in a dark room- night with room light off. Uv torch is only about £10 on amazon |
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Have tried all sorts of creams,sprays for years and did not work for me. Then my Dermatologist gave me antibiotic tablets and for the first time I feel great again. I know tablets should be the last resort but I tried creams for years and didn't work and now it's gone. |
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"This sounds bad but it does work, ok!
Get a bowel, pee in it and soak the affected areas in it.
Don't believe me, Google it.
I've done that for chilblains. Sounds revolting but the relief is unbelievable "
My dad used to lead coal and in the winter the coal sacks would crack his fingers, he swore by urinating on his hands to stop the cracking |
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