Athlete's foot, Dermatology FAQ

Viral warts issue Hello, doctor. I have developed a viral wart on my left pinky finger and my right middle finger. I consulted a dermatologist who confirmed that they are indeed viral warts. They prescribed a topical wart treatment for me to apply daily. However, I lack the disci...

Why doesn't athlete's foot on the right foot spread to the left foot? I have athlete's foot on my right foot, which I have treated before, but it keeps recurring. Interestingly, my left foot has never been infected despite occasionally wearing the same socks for tw...

Treatment for athlete's foot? Hello doctor, I have been dealing with athlete's foot for a long time. I easily get blisters when wearing shoes, and the skin around my toenails often peels and becomes irritated. If I scratch it, it breaks. Recently, I started using an ant...

Does the antifungal medication produced by Ouyie contain steroids? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from athlete's foot on my right foot for about two months. During this time, I have seen three dermatologists and have been taking and applying medication as prescribed, b...

If you have athlete's foot while getting dressed, can it infect other areas of the body? Hello, doctor: After I take a shower and get dressed, my pants and clothes often come into contact with the area affected by athlete's foot. If my pants and clothes briefly touch th...

Athlete's foot ointment issues? Hello, I recently visited a dermatologist for athlete's foot. Initially, due to the symptoms, the doctor prescribed Clotrimazole cream. After the itching subsided, I was given Bolex Cleanser cream, which I continued to apply for three wee...

Bacterial infection of the feet can lead to odor? Hello Doctor, I visited a dermatology clinic at the end of July due to an odor coming from my feet. My feet appear completely normal, and I maintain good hygiene, including exfoliation. It is not one of the four types of athlete&#...

Misuse of topical medications Hello, doctor. I accidentally applied Econalone Cream, which is used for treating athlete's foot, on my face thinking it was a medication for acne. The two medications were placed together, and I mistakenly grabbed the wrong one. I realized my m...

Questions about nail fungus infection? Hello, doctor. I understand that having athlete's foot can easily lead to onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). If a family member has onychomycosis, does that mean they are more likely to develop athlete's foot first? P.S. This f...

Recently, there are many sores on the soles of my feet? There are many small holes on the soles of my feet. A few days ago, they were just red, and I would feel pain after walking a bit more than usual. However, after taking a shower today, they suddenly turned into many small ho...

Athlete's foot issue? I have had athlete's foot for several years. Previously, using topical medications and soaking in antifungal powder helped, but it didn't last long before it returned. Today, when I woke up from sleeping on the sofa, I found my feet buried in ...

Questions about athlete's foot infection? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, a technician came to my house to install a surveillance camera, and one of the rooms is a tatami room. I had already asked him not to take off his shoes, but he did so anyway and walked on the tatami. A...

Athlete's foot issue? If a family member has used a plastic foot basin and has athlete's foot, even after cleaning it, there is a possibility that the fungus could still remain on the surface of the basin, especially if it hasn't been used for over two weeks. Funga...

Treatment of athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and management of exudate? Hello Doctor: I have a tendency to sweat excessively from my hands and feet. I previously had a history of atopic dermatitis over ten years ago, which resolved on its own as I aged. I also had a history of ...

The fungal infection near the fingertips close to the nails has not improved even after more than two months of continuous treatment? Symptoms and Treatment Process: The right side of the tip of the left thumb initially developed many small blisters (which do not easily burst, an...

Regarding the issue of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection)? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my toenails. I have seven toenails affected by onychomycosis, and two months ago, I used Lamisil and a nail file to remove the infected parts, and then applied medication. I can...

There are ants in the foot wound? Recently, my toes and fingertips have been itchy, and the area between my right big toe and index toe has started to peel, resembling athlete's foot (not sure). There is a little bit of fluid, and while sleeping, the wound feels prickly. I w...

Blisters on hands and feet? Hello, Doctor. I originally had athlete's foot and onychomycosis. Last November, I took oral medication for over three months, and my onychomycosis has mostly improved, with only a small area remaining on my big toe. Before taking the medication, ...

Heel scaling and thickening (with attached link and images) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing scaling and thickening of my heels for the past two to three years. Some doctors have suggested it might be keratotic athlete's foot, while others have mentioned eczema or dysh...

Foot skin issues? Hello Doctor: I have a question on behalf of my grandfather (68 years old). He experiences excessive shedding of skin from his feet every day, leaving a lot of skin flakes on the bed. He does not rub his feet, yet the skin continues to fall off naturally. Every ...