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Suggest Treatment For Athletes Foot.

Hi, My partner has Athletes foot on his bum and has been given lamisal cream to use however it has not gone away, he stays up all night because of it which in effect makes it worse, do you have any home remedy solutions to try? Especially for temporary relief to get him throught the night?
Fri, 16 May 2014
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General Surgeon 's  Response
HI.
Only pain-killers/ anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen can help him to get through the night.

There is a need of specific diagnosis to be confirmed if you say Athelets foot. You have to consult a Doctor to get the clinical diagnosis , run some blood tests like for diabetes , infection and so on.
And need a prescription based medicines / antibiotics...
Elevate the foot above the heart level in a lying down position.

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Suggest Treatment For Athletes Foot.

HI. Only pain-killers/ anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen can help him to get through the night. There is a need of specific diagnosis to be confirmed if you say Athelets foot. You have to consult a Doctor to get the clinical diagnosis , run some blood tests like for diabetes , infection and so on. And need a prescription based medicines / antibiotics... Elevate the foot above the heart level in a lying down position.