
What treatments are available?
There are non-medication strategies to help with your athlete’s foot2,3:
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Use an absorbent powder (e.g. talcum powder) on your feet to decrease sweating
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Maintain good foot hygiene
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Wash and thoroughly dry your feet daily
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Change your socks and shoes regularly, especially if your feet sweat
There are options that are available over-the-counter2,3:
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Antifungal agents: clotrimazole 1% (Canesten®), miconazole 2% (Micatin®), tolnaftate 1% (Tinactin®)
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Antifungal agent that stops the fungus from growing
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Applied to the affected areas once to twice daily
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Certain products are available as a cream, ointment, powder, solution or spray
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Side effects: skin irritation, redness, burning sensation, rash
Your symptoms should start to improve within a few days of starting treatment.

Tip
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about which product would work best for you.