Will Lamisil cream be effective for treating athlete's foot?

My mom had athlete's foot on her toenails and received treatment at the hospital, but this time she had symptoms of athlete's foot on her soles. She bought and started using Lamisil cream from the pharmacy to treat the athlete's foot on her soles. Sharing her athlete's foot treatment experience.

 

1. What is athlete's foot?

 

Tinea pedis, also known as athlete's foot, is caused by dermatophytes and can be classified into onychomycosis (nail fungus) that occurs on the fingernails and toenails, tinea corporis (body ringworm) that occurs on the body, and tinea cruris (jock itch) that occurs in the groin area. Treatment for athlete's foot varies depending on the affected area.

 

Do I need to go to the hospital if I get athlete's foot?

 

It is true that some people treat athlete's foot at home on their own, but at least initially, it is essential to confirm whether it is really athlete's foot caused by the fungus. Therefore, to treat athlete's foot, you can visit a dermatologist for a fungal test and receive a prescription for oral medication or ointment. Since my mother had already been diagnosed with athlete's foot at a dermatologist before, she decided to try treating the athlete's foot on her own this time.

 

3. I started treatment for athlete's foot with Lamisil cream.

 

Athlete's foot that occurs on the soles of the feet can have various symptoms, such as skin peeling, blisters, or excessive keratinization. Lamisil cream contains terbinafine, which prevents the fungi from surviving. Lamisil cream can be used to treat athlete's foot on the soles and toes or for jock itch in the groin area. A caution is that for athlete's foot on the fingernails or toenails, a different medication should be used. Lamisil cream is ineffective for nail fungus; in that case, use a medication in the form of nail polish. The price of Lamisil cream was about 7,000 won at the pharmacy. I purchased it after consulting with the pharmacist without a prescription.

 

 

4. What are the precautions for treating athlete's foot?

 

The problem with athlete's foot is that it can be transmitted. Especially, it can spread to family members living together. It is important to wash indoor slippers, towels, and socks regularly to maintain hygiene.