Athletes everywhere take pride in their ability to work hard, train hard, and perform to the best level possible. What any athlete doesn’t want to deal with is athlete’s foot. This stinky, messy, and unfriendly guest can show up anytime and be a hassle to have to mess with. But there are medications and treatments that are available that can help to stop athletes foot in its tracks.
What is Athletes Foot?
The basic definition is a fungal infection that affects the skin between the toes. This can cause irritation, unpleasant odors, and other problems that if not treated could cause major problems. Some ways to determine if an athlete has this fungal infection is if the skin
- Between the toes is itchy
- Dry and flaky
- Red or scaly
- Cracked or have crusted blisters
- Swelling
All in the Cream
Lamisil is one of many types of creams that are out there that can be used to treat athlete’s foot. What Lamisil does it work as an antifungal antibiotic and when used on athlete’s foot, to help cure and remove the fungus that supports athlete’s foot. The primary ingredient in Lamisil is Terbinafine Hydrochloride and this is a concentrated compound. Using this cream on a daily basis will help to rid the feet of athletes foot within a week to two week period of time.
When an athlete is in their prime and going, the last thing anyone wants is to get something that can slow them down in any way. Let alone something that if not treated could make them have to stop training or playing while it has to be treated. Athlete’s foot is preventable and with making sure that shoes are dry, socks are clean and dry, it won’t rear up and show itself. But if it does, there is a cream that will take care of it.