Tinea Pedis, or Athlete's Foot, is a very common skin condition involving the feet. The sufferer feels itch, discomfort or even tenderness. Being a fungal infection, the condition is associated with excessive moisture.
This, in turn, is associated with excessive sweating, wearing shoes for
long hours daily, wearing socks that don't ventilate well, or not drying
one's feet properly.
Treatment with anti-fungal cream for yeast infection is usually
effective but not usually well complied by the sufferer, as it takes a
long time (four to six weeks). The treatment was improved by the
introduction of Terbinafine oral, which works quicker (once daily course
of two weeks).
This treatment has recently been made simpler still,
thanks to the introduction of "Lamisil Once", a once only application of
Terbinafine. The application has been shown to be effective in clinical
trials and has been passed by the FDA. The drug is put on both feet and
smeared evenly throughout the surface of the feet including the areas
between the toes. It is then left to dry by itself.
Control of symptoms
is commonplace after the one day. Disappearance of the thickened skin
and rash will take place after four to six days. Recurrence is unusual
but can be treated by repeating the process.
Tip brought to you by an excited ex-sufferer, your not so athletic author.
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