Understanding Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is the most common fungal infection. It is caused by the tinea fungus and is known as "tinea pedis" by healthcare professionals. This fungus thrives in warm, moist places, such as sweaty feet.
Athlete's Foot Symptom Spotter
You may have athlete's foot if you have:
- Itching, stinging and burning between your toes, especially the last two toes
- Peeling, cracking, and scaling skin between the toes
- Redness, scaling, dryness or blisters on the bottoms or sides of your feet
When fungus gets a foothold
Athlete's foot is very contagious. The tinea fungus lives on tiny particles of skin on all kinds of surfaces, especially damp ones.
That's why many people get athlete's foot by walking barefoot around public locker rooms and swimming pools.
The area between the toes is moist and warm. These are perfect conditions for the tinea fungus to grow. Tight shoes or damp socks are also warm and humid areas that help the fungus thrive.
Important Product Safety Information
OXISTAT® is approved for topical use in these skin infections:
- OXISTAT® CREAM and OXISTAT® LOTION—for athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum.
- OXISTAT® CREAM—for tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
- OXISTAT® CREAM—for ringworm, jock itch and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor in children. Please note: these conditions are rare in children under age 12.
The most common side effects reported with OXISTAT® were itching and burning.
OXISTAT® CREAM and OXISTAT® LOTION are not for ophthalmic or intravaginal use.
For more information, consult your healthcare provider.
Please see the link to the Full Prescribing Information below.
OXISTAT® (oxiconazole nitrate) Cream & Lotion Full Prescribing Information
