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Suggest Treatment For Athlete's Foot

my friend is suffering from "athlete's foot of the fingers", was prescribed Fluconazole PO as well as an anti-fungal cream to be used with cotton gloves for several hours daily. he takes other meds for hypertension. rash and broken skin were limited to his fingers and "side" of hand, nothing on palms or back of hand. he thinks he may have contracted this at his gym from unsanitary hand grips on workout equipment. yesterday a contact lens dislodged and he may have tried to reposition it himself before he asked a family member for help. but this afternoon he says both eyelids are swollen "like a boxer who lost the fight". suggested to him that he go to the ER since his doctor was not in today and no one else would refer him to a dermatologist as his doctor suggested if the meds didn't help. trying to find possible allergic reaction symptoms. his other eye is "legally blind", off to one side. any thoughts on this med or antifungal cream for jock itch which was prescribed? thanks!
Fri, 19 May 2017
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Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that responds well on fluconazole and anti-fungal creams.Among the side effects of flucoinazole, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue have been described.This may explain the symptoms you describe.Also, eye irritation while reposition contact lens, allergy or kidney problems may also cause swollen eyes .I will just suggest you observe and reduce fluid and salt intake.If swelling persists you see the Doctor for reevaluation.
Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns
Best regards

Dr Mbuomboh
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Suggest Treatment For Athlete's Foot

Hi Thanks for posting your query on HCM I have read and understood your concern Athlete s foot is a fungal infection that responds well on fluconazole and anti-fungal creams.Among the side effects of flucoinazole, puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue have been described.This may explain the symptoms you describe.Also, eye irritation while reposition contact lens, allergy or kidney problems may also cause swollen eyes .I will just suggest you observe and reduce fluid and salt intake.If swelling persists you see the Doctor for reevaluation. Hope this will help.You may write back if more concerns Best regards Dr Mbuomboh