- About this resource
- What is podiatry?
- How can a podiatrist help?
- When you should consult a podiatrist
- Foot terminology
- Foot problems
- Categories of foot problem
- The most common foot problems
- Achilles problems
- Ankle problems
- Ball and arch problems
- Common injuries
- Deformities
- Foot diseases
- Heel problems
- Skin and nails
- Toe problems
- Vascular/Nerve problems
- Caring for your feet
- Rare or unusual problems
- Treatments and therapies
- Diagnostic technologies
- Orthotics
- Surgery
- Therapies
- Fitness and feet
- Footwear
- Fun foot facts
- Quick reference
- Useful links
Athlete’s foot
Athlete's Foot can usually be treated with antifungal creams. However, re-infection is common, so it is important to continue the therapy as prescribed, even if the fungus appears to have gone away.
Lasting cases of Athlete's Foot may require foot soaks before applying antifungal creams. Acute infections (those that appear suddenly) usually respond well to treatment. Toenail infections that develop with Athlete's Foot tend to be more difficult to cure than fungal skin infections.