What do I use to get ride of athletes foot?

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Treatments and drugs


For mild conditions, your doctor may advise you to apply a prescription or over-the-counter (nonprescription) antifungal ointment, lotion, powder or spray. Most infections respond well to these topical agents, which include:





Terbinafine (Lamisil AT)


Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF)


Miconazole (Micatin)


If your fungal infection is severe or doesn't respond to topical medicine, your doctor may give you a prescription oral medication. Oral medications include:





Itraconazole (Sporanox)


Fluconazole (Diflucan)


Terbinafine (Lamisil)


According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), oral itraconazole and oral terbinafine may be linked to rare cases of liver failure and death. Oral itraconazole may weaken the heart's contractions and shouldn't be prescribed for people with a history of heart failure.





Your doctor may prescribe an oral antibiotic if you have an accompanying bacterial infection. In addition, your doctor may recommend wet dressings, steroid ointments, compresses or vinegar soaks to help clear up blisters or soggy skin.