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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Alipunga or Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot (alipunga) is a common skin disease that affects the skin under the feet and between the toes. In fact, it's kind of contagious fungal infection that can be spread from contaminated floors, towel and clothes. These infections affect not only the athletes but also the common man. Often develop athlete's foot when the foot sweaty inside the shoes.

Symptoms usually flaking or scaling of the skin, itching or irritation in the affected area of the skin,ulcerated legs and sometimes reddish sore, and smelly feet or socks for people with athlete's foot. It was treated antifungal drugs but it can back. What Treatment or Medication For Athlete's foot?

As an up-and herpes, treating ringworm fungal cream. These drugs can be bought in "Over the Counter" or requisition requiring a doctor's prescription. Apply the cream to the affected area of ​​the skin, but better still if guided by your dermatologist treatment. Examples of generic name of anti-fungal cream Ketoconazole, Clotrimazole, Terbinafine, etc. In general, wiping it twice a day for 1-2 weeks.

Keep the body especially the legs; wash hands frequently; and replace the towels, blankets, and bed cloth regularly. Change socks regularly to prevent athlete's foot and other skin diseases caused by fungi.

Consult a dermatologist or skin specialist if unsure what to condition the skin of the patient; and if they work against athlete's foot fungal cream. The dermatologist can prescribe a stronger cream or give pill taking.


Tips on How to Prevent Alipunga
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