Anybody got a cure for athlete's foot?

I've got it (athlete's foot)

Athlete's foot or tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the skin of the foot, usually between the toes, caused by parasitic fungi

The infection is often treated with topical antifungal agents such as miconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine and a keratolytic such as salicylic acid. Topical agents only clear the infection about 30% of the time and provide mycologic cures (absence of organisms) less than 15% of the time. The time line for cure may be long, often 45 days or longer. However, because the itching associated with the infection subsides quickly, patients may not complete the courses of therapy prescribed. Washing socks, underwear and bed clothes at 60C or 140F will also help prevent any reinfection.

Some topical applications such as Castellani's Paint, often used for intertrigo, work well but in small selected areas. Carbol Fuscin Red dye used in this treatment like many other vital stains is both fungicidal and bacteriocidal; however, because of the staining are cosmetically undesirable. For many years gentian violet was also used for interdigital and other bacterial and fungal infections.

Oral treatment with griseofulvin was begun early in the 1950s. Because of the tendency to cause liver problems and to provoke aplastic anemia the drugs were used cautiously and sparingly. Over time it was found that those problems were due to the size of the crystal in the manufacturing process and microsize and now ultramicrosize crystals are available with few of the original side effects. Oral treatment provides long lasting mycologic cure.

If the fungal invader is not a dermatophyte but a yeast, other medications such as fluconazole may be used. Typically diflucan is used for candidal vaginal infections moniliasis but has been shown to be of benefit for those with cutaneous yeast infections as well. The most common of these infections occur in the web spaces (intertriginous) and at the base of the fingernail or toenail. The hall mark of these infections is a cherry red color surrounding the lesion and a yellow thick pus.

the doctor told my husband to pee on his feet while in the shower. gross but it actually worked

Yes, I have also heard you should pee on your feet. My friend says that is what they did in the Army??

this is a little gross but works wonders. while in the shower pee on your feet a little. dont turn the water on until the deed is done. i know this sounds like a joke but it works. i have done this, and within a few days you are clear.

The fungus that causes athletes foot is actually related to dandruff. So go out and buy a decent anti dandruff shampoo. It works wonders in an incredibly short amount of time. Don't forget to sleep without socks on, change socks regularly and don't wear trainers. (they're toooo sweaty)

if you have a little bro/sis..daughter/son..or wife.. make them rub and wash your feet