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Suggest Treatment For Athlete's Foot
Hi...I might soon be starting a relationship with a wonderful person. Unfortunately in a conversation about manicures and pedicures...he let me know he never wants to get a pedicure because he has athletes foot. I know that it is a fungus and is contagious but does that mean he should stay clear of a nail salon? I thought that a pedicure would be good for him since its relaxing and therapeutic.I figured he could just inform the technician that he has it so they are extra sanitary. He is already using a medication which he said has recently stopped working so he will be going to see his doctor soon. Another thing is.... I am a big "cuddler" but I just dont want to play footsie or get anything on my sheets that might cause me to get athletes foot lol. Am I overreacting?Is there anything I or he can do to help?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Hi
Welcome to HCM
I appreciate your concern regarding the athlete's foot.
As you have rightly stated it is caused by a fungus which grows in the moist and cold areas in our body.
There are a number of antifungal ointments available, Clotrimazole or Terbinafine is found to be very much effective.
If there is no response to the above drugs you are needed to visit a dermatologist for proper evaluation like to check the fasting blood glucose level and the possible use of oral antifungal drugs like Fluconazole or Griseofulvin.
I hope your doubts have been clarified.
If convinced, do reply with a thank.
Welcome to HCM
I appreciate your concern regarding the athlete's foot.
As you have rightly stated it is caused by a fungus which grows in the moist and cold areas in our body.
There are a number of antifungal ointments available, Clotrimazole or Terbinafine is found to be very much effective.
If there is no response to the above drugs you are needed to visit a dermatologist for proper evaluation like to check the fasting blood glucose level and the possible use of oral antifungal drugs like Fluconazole or Griseofulvin.
I hope your doubts have been clarified.
If convinced, do reply with a thank.
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