What is Athlete's Foot?

Athlete's Foot is a fungal infection that usually affects the foot between the toes or on the sole. It can cause cracking, burning, itching, redness or scaling (dry, peeling skin).

Is Athlete's Foot contagious?

Yes. Athlete's Foot is very easily spread from one person to another in wet areas such as common showers or swimming pools. This fungus got its name because athletes who shower in communal areas such as locker rooms often spread the fungus to one another. To prevent Athlete's Foot, always wear water shoes or other footgear when swimming or bathing in common areas.

I get Athlete's Foot often and sometimes the medicine that has worked in the past no longer works. What can I do?

Athlete's Foot is caused by a combination of funguses that often recur in the same person, especially since such funguses often become resistant to medicine after repeated use. It is best to use different medicines to treat recurring Athlete's Foot infections. Tripod Labs Tineastat is especially effective because it contains several antifungal herbs and medicines go provide broad treatment coverage, making it harder for the fungus to build up a resistance to treatment. Also, our cream remains in the skin for a period of time after application to help prevent immediate re-infection.

Can Athlete's Foot infections require antibiotics for treatment?

Although Athlete's Foot is a fungus and not a bacterial infection treatable with antibiotics, it can cause the skin to crack, allowing a bacterial infection to start. Such bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics.