Treatment of Athlete's Foot

A topical antifungal treatment (a treatment placed directly on your skin) can be an easy way to combat your athlete's foot. Antifungal treatments effectively attack the main types of fungi that cause the infection, including dermatophytes. They are easy to penetrate into your skin to relieve your symptoms.

The active ingredients below can be used to treat athlete's foot:

• Clotrimazole and Bifonazole (both are antifungals)
• Hydrocortisone - a mild corticosteroid that treats symptoms of inflamed athlete's foot when combined with Clotrimazole

When should you see your doctor:

• Visit your doctor if you're uncertain about your diagnosis and if your symptoms persist after treatment.
• If you are pregnant or elderly, antifungal medication may not be suitable for you and you should make an appointment with your doctor to find the best way to treat athlete's foot.

Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream

This dual action cream is both anti-fungal and an anti-bacterial.

The active anti-fungal ingredient clotrimazole works to eradicate the fungi that causes your athlete's foot. Bacterial growth is known to contribute to bad smells of feet. Canesten Dual Action also had anti-bacterial properties.

• It should be used 2-3 times a day

Canesten Bifonazole Once Daily 1% w/w Cream

Canesten Bifonazole Cream is a convenient once daily treatment.

It works in the same way as Canesten Dual Action Cream, and works to eradicate fungi, and provides relief from itching and redness.

But Canesten Bifonazole Cream penetrates deep into your skin and only has to be applied once a day.