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Suggest Treatment For Fungus Infection On The Foot

Hi,
My name is Paulo, I'm 28 y/o, pretty good health, allegies just to the season or weather, not major allergies problems.
My problem is that i have fungus on my feet and i have tried many thing over the counter but they dont go away, they started between my toes but now the problem is not there anymore is on my toe nails what can i do?
                                                                 
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Hi Mr.Paolo,

Welcome to HCM.

Fungal infection of skin and nails are commonly caused by dermatophytes which affect skin, hair and nails.

Based on the details mentioned in your query, I am suspecting tenia pedis infection which commonly affects feet and skin between toes.

This is common in people who wear tight shoes and in athletes.

I suggest you get a fungal culture done of the sample from your foot and get antifungal therapy based on that result.

Keep your feet clean and dry.

Avoid tight shoes.

Antifungal therapy has to be taken for at least 6 months to prevent recurrence.

Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Fungus Infection On The Foot

Hi Mr.Paolo, Welcome to HCM. Fungal infection of skin and nails are commonly caused by dermatophytes which affect skin, hair and nails. Based on the details mentioned in your query, I am suspecting tenia pedis infection which commonly affects feet and skin between toes. This is common in people who wear tight shoes and in athletes. I suggest you get a fungal culture done of the sample from your foot and get antifungal therapy based on that result. Keep your feet clean and dry. Avoid tight shoes. Antifungal therapy has to be taken for at least 6 months to prevent recurrence. Thanks.