No. 1 Dermatology Clinic for Athlete's Foot Treatment, Goyang Ye Dermatology Clinic

My worries

I've had athlete's foot for a long time.

At first, it wasn't very severe, so I neglected it, but

As time went on, the areas between my toes became itchy, swollen and white, and the dead skin cells became severe; my athlete's foot got progressively worse. It looked so bad, especially in the summer, that even I felt it, so I started visiting a dermatologist for treatment.

All dermatology clinics are located in Goyang City.

 

Top 3 Hospital Rankings

 

Third place is Hayan Nara Dermatology.

The first place I went was a dermatology clinic near my house.

I didn't go after looking up reviews; I just visited because it was close.

Even though I went there without high expectations, what I liked was that while there are many dermatology clinics these days that only perform cosmetic procedures, this is a hospital where a board-certified dermatologist provides direct consultations and treats medical conditions as well.

It was also convenient that I could get treated right away without an appointment.

The director prescribed an ointment. There were no particular downsides, and the director was kind; he even searched for information about athlete's foot on the computer, showed me the data, and explained it to me.

They also told me exactly how long it would take to heal, saying that athlete's foot doesn't get better quickly and requires at least 6 months to a year of treatment.

However, the only slightly disappointing thing was the treatment effect.

It seemed to be getting better at first, but even after using up all the medication, there wasn't much improvement.

If it were a mild case of athlete's foot, it could have been resolved with ointment alone, but mine was quite severe... Since the ointment alone didn't completely get rid of the athlete's foot, I ended up looking for another hospital.

 

2nd Place Immanuel Dermatology

At the second dermatology clinic I visited, unlike the previous hospital, I was prescribed oral medication.

The effect was definitely faster than when I only used topical medication.

The itching and flaking decreased, and the affected area itself gradually became cleaner.

As expected, taking the medicine instead of the ointment cured my athlete's foot faster than at the previous hospital, and I could definitely feel the effect of the medication.

They thoroughly explained when to take the medication and that I needed to return to the hospital for a check-up and a new prescription once I finished the prescribed dose. The medical care here was quite good as well.

I was told to keep taking the medicine until the athlete's foot gets better.

However, since athlete's foot medication is known to be quite strong, I felt a bit hesitant about taking it for a long time.

Still, it was much more effective than the third-ranked hospital, and it was a place that gave me hope that athlete's foot could be treated.

 

No. 1 Ye Dermatology Clinic

This is where I finally settled!

I understand that it is the most visited dermatology clinic in my area.

It is a dermatology clinic famous for treating not only procedures but also skin conditions, so there is always an extremely long waiting time and the reviews are quite good.

The reason I switched hospitals was that I wanted to hear a more detailed explanation about the medication prescription, and also because even though my athlete's foot seemed to be improving, the plateau period was too long, so I decided to visit a different hospital.

To start with the conclusion, thanks to this hospital, my long-standing athlete's foot improved so much that I was completely cured!!

While previous hospitals typically used only topical or oral medications, here, they assessed the condition and proceeded with treatment using both oral and topical medications in combination.

As is well known, athlete's foot medication is very strong, so they explained that it must be taken with breaks in between. Since I had previously taken the medication for a long time, they shortened the dosage interval this time and changed the prescription to a topical medication after I finish the pills.

It didn't feel like they just tossed me some medicine; they created a treatment plan based on the condition of my foot!

 

For reference, this is a photo of my big toe, where the athlete's foot was the worst.

I had fungus on my other toenails as well, but while I was going to the hospital, those toenails healed quickly.

My big toenail is thick and big, so it doesn't heal quickly.

Still, I started seeing some improvement while taking medication at the dermatology clinic.

 

I have been taking the medication for a month and a half, and I feel much better than when I took it at the previous hospital.

 

After confirming that my condition had improved, the doctor suggested that I stop taking the oral medication and switch to a topical treatment, so I was prescribed a medication called Jublia.

It wasn't an ointment but a liquid medicine, so at first I wondered if applying it alone would be enough to maintain the condition.

 

But it got better!!

I applied only the liquid medicine for about two months without taking any oral medication, and my thick toenails became incredibly soft.

The edges aren't completely healed yet, but compared to the photo above, it's a complete transformation.

However, athlete's foot doesn't heal quickly even if I use medicine.

 

And I diligently applied the medicine for another two months.

The thick dead skin cells on the edges have finally disappeared!! Only dark-looking marks remain.

The director explained that those black spots are athlete's foot fungus that haven't gone away yet.

(The calluses around the toenails... dry out and hangnails form after applying medication.)

 

That topical medicine requires a prescription to purchase, and since I had used up all of it, I went back to the hospital to get a new prescription.

Since the director saw results with this medicine, he prescribed the exact same medicine again.

 

 

And now it is May

My athlete's foot is finally completely cured~~!!!

The black bacteria did not disappear immediately and only vanished after applying it for about two months.

If you count just the duration of the athlete's foot treatment, it took a whole year and a half.

Having visited various hospitals over a long period of time, I realized that consistency is truly important when it comes to athlete's foot.

 

The reason why the No. 1 hospital was the most satisfactory

It wasn't simply because the medicine was strong.

The third-ranked hospital had good accessibility, but the treatment methods were too basic, and

The second-ranked hospital was effective, but I felt the explanation regarding management was lacking.

On the other hand, Ye Dermatology, the number one hospital!

It was definitely different in that the treatment plan was adjusted according to my condition, the explanation regarding medication was detailed, and the oral and topical medications were used in combination.

 

I had severe fungal infection on my big toenail for a really long time, but even though it took a while, it was the dermatology clinic I was most satisfied with because it healed completely.

That is why we selected Ye Dermatology as the #1 clinic for athlete's foot treatment!