Will Self-Treatment Cure Athlete’s Foot?
There are several over-the-counter antifungal creams available to self-treat athlete’s foot. In most cases these creams will resolve the issue. For best results, it is important to apply these creams as directed. Athlete’s foot will usually clear up within two weeks.
If these antifungal creams don’t clear up your problems, or if you have increasing pain, swelling of the foot, blisters or open sores, you may also have a bacterial infection as a result of the Athlete’s foot. In these cases, you should seek medical attention to resolve the issue. Oral antibiotics and or an oral antifungal medication may be prescribed.