Discount Drugs - How to Prevent and Treat Athlete’s Foot
If you have ever had Athlete’s foot, then you know of uncomfortable it is. The smell, the itching, and the flakey skin can put a cramp in anyone’s day. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the feet. It is usually contracted by walking around barefoot in moist areas such as communal showers or bathrooms. Although it is common to have Athlete’s foot in the feet, hence the name, it can spread to other parts of the body including the genital area. The infection is not life threatening and can be treated with both prescription and over-the-counter discount drugs.
Prevention of Athlete’s foot is pretty simple. Always wash and thoroughly dry your feet especially between the toes. Since this area is often missed or ignored, it is the usually the first place where Athlete’s foot starts developing. Whether you are in a communal bathhouse or your own private bathroom, always wear either socks or slippers when walking around. You can also pick the infection up by sharing shoes or towels with an infected person, so it is safe to say that you should not do either of those. If you suspect you have athlete’s foot, then see your doctor immediately for diagnosis and a prescription or recommendation of which discount drugs you should use to treat it.
Mild cases of Athlete’s foot can usually be treated with over-the-counter discount drugs like Lamisil or Lotrimin. These medications come in a cream, lotion or spray and are applied directly onto the infected area. More advanced or stubborn cases of the fungal infection may need a more concentrated form of these topical solutions or your doctor may prescribe an oral medication, such as Sporanox or Diflucan. However, care must be taken when ingesting oral medication as they could possibly cause damage to the liver.
If you are not a fan of prescription medication or over-the-counter discount drugs, then soaking the feet twice a day in a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 4 parts water may help heal feet. Maintain good foot hygiene will also aid in treatment. Wear shoes that allow feet to breathe and use medicated foot powders, like miconazole or tolnaftate, to keep feet dry when wearing footwear. Additionally, the fungus from Athlete’s foot can spread to the toenails, so nails should also be treated to avoid a repeat infection of the foot. Many of the same medications for the feet will also work on your toenails but always check with your doctor to be sure.