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By Mayo Clinic staffFor a mild case of athlete's foot, you can apply an over-the-counter antifungal cream, spray, powder or ointment. Most fungal infections respond well to these topical agents, which include:
- Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF, Mycelex)
- Miconazole (Micatin)
- Terbinafine (Lamisil AT)
- Tolnaftate (Tinactin)
Wash and dry the affected area. Then, apply a thin layer of the topical agent once or twice a day for at least two weeks, or according to package directions. If you don't see an improvement after four weeks, see your doctor.
- Goldstein AO, et al. Dermatophyte (tinea) infections. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Sept. 22, 2008.
- Habif TP. Superficial fungal infections. In: Clinical Dermatology: A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Inc.; 2004. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/104355536-2/742469442/1195/81.html?printing=true. Accessed Sept. 22, 2008.
- Drugs@FDA. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/drugsatfda/index.cfm. Accessed Sept. 22, 2008.
- Andrews MD, et al. Common tinea infections in children. American Family Physician. 2008;77(10):1415-1420.
- Gibson LE (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minn. Oct. 16, 2008.
