{"id":4714,"date":"2024-11-26T20:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=4714"},"modified":"2024-12-10T04:46:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:46:55","slug":"hmn-foot-fungus-treatment-and-prevention-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-foot-fungus-treatment-and-prevention-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: Foot fungus treatment and prevention in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  Foot fungus treatment and prevention in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    Fungal foot infections can be treated with OTC products and prescription antifungal medications                                <\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Fungal foot infections, including athlete\u2019s foot and toenail fungus, can be treated with over-the-counter products and prescription medications, with treatment options ranging from topical ointments to oral pills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infections, and eumycetoma are different types of fungal infections affecting the foot, each with specific symptoms and requiring distinct treatment approaches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Prevention of foot fungus involves maintaining foot hygiene, wearing ventilated footwear, changing socks regularly, and using preventive measures in communal damp areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Several antifungal medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, are effective against foot fungus, including terbinafine, clotrimazole, and fluconazole, with treatment length varying depending on the infection\u2019s severity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever had scaly, peeling, or cracked skin between the toes accompanied by intense itching, you\u2019ve probably experienced a fungal infection of the foot. Or maybe you\u2019ve noticed a toenail that becomes thick and yellowish in color\u2014also most likely a fungal infection. The term foot fungus describes superficial fungal infections that occur on the foot and can affect the skin, hair, or toenails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is there are many effective treatments for fungal infections of the foot. There are many over-the-counter (OTC) products including ointments, gels, creams, lotions, powders, or sprays. For more serious infections, a healthcare professional may prescribe antifungal pills or recommend both a topical and oral medicine. Read on to learn more information about the different fungal infections that can affect the foot and what antifungal therapy options are to choose the most effective treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foot infections can be caused by many different microorganisms. Bacteria can get into a wound, such as a cut or a crack in the skin, and cause a foot infection. Bacterial infections usually cause swollen, painful, and redness, usually accompanied by green or yellow pus. Fungal infections of the foot are caused by different fungi organisms, depending on what type of tissue they infect. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apma.org\/Patients\/FootHealth.cfm?ItemNumber=978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fungal foot infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may appear red, purple, gray or white, and be scaly or flaky. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/fungal\/nail-infections.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fungal toenail infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically begin as a white or yellow-brown spot under the tip of the nail and then cause the nail to thicken and crumble at the edge. If necessary, diagnosis of a fungal infection can be made by a healthcare professional scraping the infected skin and inspecting it under a microscope to determine what type of fungus is causing the infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fungus (also known as tinea pedis) is a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes. It is most often associated with athletes because the damp, warm environment in a locker room increases the likelihood of the presence of the fungus\u2014and being barefoot in a locker room allows for easy transmission. The risk of the fungal infection taking hold is increased when feet remain damp or when wearing tight shoes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The species of fungi that typically result in tinea pedis are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trichophyton rubrum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epidermophyton floccosum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trichophyton interdigitale<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs and symptoms of athlete\u2019s foot include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling, peeling or cracked skin between the toes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflamed skin that appears red, purple, white, or gray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning or stinging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blisters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry, scaly skin on the soles of the feet that may extend up the side<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Toenail fungus treatment: How to get rid of toenail fungus\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KTsfuHbms0U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"toenail-fungal-infection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toenail fungus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also called onychomycosis, is any kind of fungal infection that occurs on or under the toenail. Usually starting out as a small white or yellow spot under the tip of the nail, the infection may eventually spread deeper into the nail and potentially lead to the loss of the toenail. Nail fungus can also affect the fingernails, although the infections occur more often in the toenails because shoes and socks create a damp environment. People with diabetes or certain other medical conditions should be extra cautious of contracting fungal infections of the toenail, as it can lead to serious complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three main types of toenail fungus:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">subungual onychomycosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white superficial onychomycosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candida onychomycosis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"eumycetoma-fungal-mycetoma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eumycetoma (fungal mycetoma)\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK574511\/#:~:text=Eumycetoma%20is%20a%20chronic%20deep,be%20efficiently%20diagnosed%20and%20treated.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eumycetoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as Madura foot, is a persistent severe infection most commonly affecting the skin and the tissues of the feet, although it can occur in the hands and other areas of the body. Eumycetoma is a skin disease that primarily affects those in tropical and subtropical climates who are in direct contact with the soil. A healthcare professional can diagnose eumycetoma by taking a biopsy and inspecting the fungi under a microscope.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several fungi can cause eumycetoma:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madurella mycetomatis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madurella grisea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leptosphaeria senegalensis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curvularia lunata<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scedosporium apiospermum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neotestudina rosati<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acremonium and fusarium species<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fungal infections of the feet normally start in between the toes of the foot, commonly between the fourth and fifth toe. The infection may spread to the sides of the foot, the sole, and the heel of the foot. The signs and symptoms of athlete\u2019s foot include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling, peeling or cracked skin between the toes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflamed skin that appears red, purple, white, or gray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning or stinging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blisters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"toenail-fungal-infection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fungal infections may affect a single toenail or multiple toenails, commonly infecting the big toe first. It may also affect the surrounding skin. The most common symptoms of toenail fungal infections include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whitish or yellowish discoloration of one or more toenails<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brittle, crumbly, or thickened nail\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the nail may lift from the nail bed or the entire nail may fall off<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin surrounding the nail may be red and inflamed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain may occur along with a bad odor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"eumycetoma-fungal-mycetoma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eumycetoma (fungal mycetoma)\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eumycetoma starts as a painless, firm nodule or mass under the skin which may be present for years. If untreated, the affected tissue may swell and lead to open sores with a grainy discharge followed by adjacent bone deformity. Chronic, disabling pain may result as the infection progresses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of effective <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/athletes-foot\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20353847#:~:text=After%20washing%20and%20drying%20your,spray%20%E2%80%94%20that%20work%20for%20you.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment options for athlete\u2019s foot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Non-medical treatments include measures such as keeping feet clean and dry and wearing light, well-ventilated footwear. Over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal treatments such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamisil AT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (terbinafine), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tinactin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (tolnaftate), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeasorb AF<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (miconazole), and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotrimin AF<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (clotrimazole) have been shown to be very effective. These products are available in a variety of formulations such as ointments, gels, creams, lotions, powders, and sprays. By applying the product to the infected area as directed (typically twice daily), it usually takes two to four weeks to see results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If OTC treatments have not been effective, a healthcare professional may recommend prescription antifungals, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecoza<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (econazole) or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loprox<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ciclopirox). If prescription topical treatments prove to be ineffective, the healthcare professional may then prescribe an oral antifungal medication, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terbinafine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diflucan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fluconazole). The dose and length of the oral treatments will depend on the severity of the infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although an athlete\u2019s foot condition can usually be treated effectively with improved hygiene and use of OTC products, one should consult a healthcare professional if the condition persists or if there are any color or texture changes to the skin or intense itchiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"toenail-fungal-infection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/nail-fungus\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20353300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment of fungal toenail infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to eliminate the fungus and restore the nail to its normal appearance. For mild fungal infections, there are some commonly available <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home remedies for treating toenail fungus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be tried before turning to the more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional OTC and prescription medical treatments<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which include the OTC products Lotrimin AF (clotrimazole) and Lamisil AT (terbinafine) and prescription products Ecoza (econazole),\u00a0 Loprox (ciclopirox), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jublia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (efinaconazole), and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerydin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (tavaborole). Oral antifungal prescription treatments include terbinafine, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diflucan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fluconazole), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sporanox<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (itraconazole), and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noxafil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (posaconazole).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antifungal medications prescribed by a healthcare provider may be necessary in more severe cases or when home remedies or OTC medications do not work. Topical antifungals are typically used before oral systemic treatments, particularly if drug interactions or an allergic reaction are a concern. A combination of topical and oral drug therapy may be recommended. After initiating treatment, it typically can take three to four months to see results. In rare cases of total nail involvement or treatment-resistant fungal infections, laser therapy may be an option or the toenail itself may need to be removed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"eumycetoma-fungal-mycetoma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eumycetoma (fungal mycetoma)\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eumycetoma is a serious condition that is a major health problem in equatorial regions of the world that are known for humid conditions. Fortunately, cases of eumycetoma are rarely reported in the United States. Eumycetoma is usually treated under the care of a doctor with patients on long periods of antifungal therapy. Various types of antifungals have been used in the treatment of eumycetoma, including Sporanox (itraconazole), Noxafil (posaconazole), and terbinafine. Because it is a persistent infection, drug treatment may not be completely effective and surgery is often necessary to cut away the infected tissue.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamisil AT (terbinafine)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTC<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to affected areas twice daily; available as topical cream, spray, liquid<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamisil AT coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotrimin AF (clotrimazole)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTC<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to affected areas twice daily; available as topical lotion, ointment, powder, spray, cream<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lotrimin AF coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tinactin (tolnaftate)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTC<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to affected areas twice daily; available as topical spray, liquid, cream, powder, lotion, gel, ointment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tinactin coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeasorb AF (miconazole)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OTC<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to affected areas twice daily; available as topical lotion, ointment, powder, spray, cream<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeasorb AF coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecoza (econazole)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rx<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to affected areas once daily; available as topical cream, foam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecoza coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loprox (ciclopirox)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rx<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to affected areas twice daily; available as topical cream, gel, liquid, lotion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loprox coupon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terbinafine HCl<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rx<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection, eumycetoma\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250 mg once daily; available as oral tablet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terbinafine coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diflucan (fluconazole)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rx<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection, eumycetoma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take as directed by HCP; available as oral liquid, tablet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diflucan coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jublia (efinaconazole)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rx<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection, eumycetoma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to affected areas once daily; available as topical liquid<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jublia coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerydin (tavaborole)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rx<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply to affected areas once daily; available as topical liquid<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerydin coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noxafil (posaconazole)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rx<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection, eumycetoma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take as directed by HCP; available as oral liquid, delayed-release tablet, injectable<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noxafil coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sporanox (itraconazole)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rx<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athlete\u2019s foot, toenail fungal infection, eumycetoma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 mg once daily; available as oral capsule, tablet, liquid<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sporanox coupon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With proper treatment, fungal infections of the foot are a manageable condition. Prevention of a fungal infection of the feet should always be the goal\u2013these tips can help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep feet clean and dry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change socks regularly, particularly if you have sweaty feet, or wear socks that are sweat-wicking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear light, well-ventilated footwear and, if possible, alternate pairs of shoes from day to day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear sandals or flip-flops when possible to let your feet air out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear waterproof sandals or shoes in damp environments such as gyms, public showers, locker rooms, and around public 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