<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHowever, these symptoms vary depending on the type of Athlete\u2019s foot one has. These types are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Toe-web infections<\/strong>- It\u2019s the most common type of Athlete\u2019s foot. It typically affects the skin between your fourth and fifth toes. It causes flaking, peeling and changes in the colour of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMoccasin-type infection-<\/strong> It mostly affects the bottom of the feet, your heel and the edges of your feet. It causes soreness in the infected area for some days. Moreover, it causes thickening and consequent skin cracking underneath your feet. It can also affect the toenails, making them thicker and weaker. The toenails break into small pieces and fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVesicular type infections- <\/strong>It affects the bottom of the feet but can appear on any spot of the feet. It usually causes bumps and blisters, which contain pus-like fluid. These blisters are also prone to bacterial infections, and one may contract an easy infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUlcerative infections<\/strong>- are very rare. Characterised by the appearance of open sores(ulcers) between the toes. These ulcers may also appear at the bottom of the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAthlete\u2019s foot does not go away on its own. It needs medical intervention to aid in its treatment. If left untreated, the condition spreads to other parts of the body such as your nails, hands and groin. This often occurs when one uses a towel to wipe their infected feet and uses the same towel for other body parts. When the infection affects the groin, it leads to a condition called jock itch.<\/strong> Athletes\u2019 feet are treatable, but one should seek qualified medics to diagnose and recommend treatment for the condition. Self-diagnosis can be dangerous since it leads to buying of over-the-counter products, some of which may be dangerous. Others might even aggravate the infections if not well used.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDiagnosis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBefore one you get any form of treatment, it is important that you seek medical diagnosis, from a reputable medical centre or qualified medics. At Avan\u00e9 clinic, we offer just this. We have a team of qualified, certified ad learned medics with years of experience in the medical field. The doctors will be able to diagnose athlete\u2019s foot by examining your feet and reviewing your symptoms. Furthermore, they will conduct a biopsy test to examine and identify the exact type of fungal infection you have, the doctor also reviews your medical history and past conditions. Inform the doctor of any allergies or any other information that he might request, to aid in diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTreatment of athlete\u2019s foot is depending on the type and severity of the infection. It is mostly done by using antifungal medications. They help kill the fungus or slow down the infection. The doctors will prescribe antifungal creams, ointments, gels, sprays or powders effectively treat athlete\u2019s foot. These products contain clotrimazole, miconazole, tolnaftate or terbinafine. Some prescription antifungal medications are pills. These pills contain fluconazole, itraconazole or terbinafine. It\u2019s important to finish your full dosage of medicine. If you stop too soon, your athlete\u2019s foot may come back and be harder to treat. You can also use it for an additional 2 weeks after the infection has healed. This helps prevent reinfection or reoccurrence of the athlete\u2019s foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prevention and home care treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere is a common saying that prevention s better than cure. Prevention of athlete\u2019s foot is also very important since it saves you lots of trouble and medical expenses. You can take safety precautions to prevent athlete\u2019s foot, these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nKeep your feet clean and dry, especially between your toes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Wash your feet thoroughly with soap and water and dry the area carefully and completely. Try to do this at least twice a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n To widen and keep the web space (area between the toes) dry, use lamb's wool. This can be bought at a drugstore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Wear clean cotton socks. Change your socks and shoes as often as needed to keep your feet dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Wear sandals or flip-flops at a public shower or pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Use antifungal or drying powders to prevent athlete's foot if you tend to get it often, or your frequent places where athlete's foot fungus is common (like public showers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n Wear shoes that are well-ventilated and made of natural materials such as leather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n It may help to alternate shoes each day, so they can completely dry between wearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Do not wear plastic-lined shoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTake Away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAthlete\u2019s foot may not be a deadly skin condition, but the inconvenience it can cause is major. It leads to flaking and cracking of the skin, itchiness and pain which might be uncomfortable. Moreover, its effects surpass just the physical effects but also take a toll on your psychological and social well-being. It causes foot odour, which can affect your social life and make you feel self-conscious and lower your self-esteem. Finding the right treatment is important, and that\u2019s why at Avan\u00e9 clinic, we are offering you the best Athlete\u2019s foot treatment. We are located at the Yaya centre,<\/a> in Nairobi Kenya. Visit us today for consultation and treatment or contact us<\/a> to book your appointment today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Our bodies are prone to several types of conditions, caused by pathogenic material. Oftentimes, our body's immunity works tirelessly to protect us, and often they succeed. On some occasions, however, the pathogen overcomes the body's defence mechanisms and causes infections and diseases. Some of the most common types of pathogens are viruses, bacteria and fungi.... read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1929,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pgc_meta":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nAthlete\u2019s Foot Treatment - Avan\u00e9 Clinic<\/title>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n