Diagnosis and Treatment
Your doctor will determine if your symptoms are caused by athlete's foot or by another skin condition. He or she may:
- Ask if you've been around places where you might catch athlete's foot, or if you have been in contact with other people who have it
- Take skin scrapings from your foot to view under a microscope. This helps identify the fungus
Athlete's foot can get complicated
Left untreated, a fungal infection can lead to more serious infections. It may even enter your bloodstream and cause an allergic reaction.
Steps you can take to avoid and treat athlete's foot
Athlete's foot almost always gets better with treatment, which usually includes:
- Careful skin care—it's important to keep your feet clean and dry Helpful tips
- A topical antifungal—a cream or lotion applied to the skin
Sometimes, if the fungal infection is very severe, other treatments are required. It's important to do exactly what your doctor says to clear up the infection and stop it from coming back.
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
