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If your skin problem does not improve within 2 weeks or more, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
To help clear up your infection completely and to help make sure it does not return, good health habits are also required.
- For patients using econazole for ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch):
- Avoid wearing underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic materials (for example, rayon or nylon). Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear.
- Use a bland, absorbent powder (for example, talcum powder) or an antifungal powder (for example, tolnaftate) on the skin. It is best not to use econazole cream or any other antifungal cream at the same time that you use the powder.
These measures will help reduce chafing and irritation and will also help keep the groin area cool and dry.
- For patients using econazole for ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot):
- Carefully dry the feet, especially between the toes, after bathing.
- Avoid wearing socks made from wool or synthetic materials (for example, rayon or nylon). Instead, wear clean, cotton socks and change them daily or more often if the feet sweat freely.
- Wear well-ventilated shoes (for example, shoes with holes) or sandals.
- Use a bland, absorbent powder (for example, talcum powder) or an antifungal powder (for example, tolnaftate) between the toes, on the feet, and in socks and shoes freely once or twice a day. It is best not to use econazole cream or any other antifungal cream at the same time that you use the powder.
If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
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