How to彻底cure athlete's foot and toenail fungus
Disease description:
I not only have athlete's foot, but also have fungal nail infection (onychomycosis). I want to get treatment—how can athlete's foot and fungal nails be completely cured?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
To completely cure athlete's foot and onychomycosis (fungal nail infection), it is necessary to use a combination of medication, maintaining cleanliness and dryness, and, when needed, surgical treatment.
1. Medication: For athlete's foot, topical antifungal medications such as miconazole (Daktarin) or corticosteroid creams can be applied to relieve symptoms. For onychomycosis, mild cases may be treated by soaking the feet in compound salicylic acid solution and applying prescribed topical agents like naftifine hydrochloride cream. In more severe cases, oral antifungal medications such as terbinafine hydrochloride tablets may be required.
2. Maintain Cleanliness and Dryness: Keeping the feet clean and dry is crucial for both preventing and treating athlete's foot and onychomycosis. Feet should be washed regularly, socks and shoes changed frequently, and breathable footwear and socks should be chosen.
3. Surgical Treatment: In severe cases of onychomycosis, especially when ulceration or pus formation occurs, surgical removal of the nail (nail avulsion) may be necessary.
Patients should follow medical advice and actively cooperate with treatment to achieve optimal results.
