My athletes foot flares up after i shower?? i dry between my toes and put an athletes foot powder on! any tips

The old fashioned remedy used to be potassium permanganate. Just a few granules mixed with water and applied with a cotton bud but it stings and stains the area to which it is applied. It works really well though.


Daktarin powder or cream is more commonly used these days.


I use a hairdryer on my feet to make sure they are properly dry after a shower and take my shoes off at every opportunity to air when at home. Also keep your shower/bath mat washed on a really hot wash every 4 days or so.My athletes foot flares up after i shower?? i dry between my toes and put an athletes foot powder on! any tips
My husband uses sudo cream as it drys it and heals it well you can buy this from any chemist.My athletes foot flares up after i shower?? i dry between my toes and put an athletes foot powder on! any tips
Make sure that your feet are totally dry. Check that the shower is sprayed with bleach or something like that to prevent the fungus from spreading. Wear rubber flip flops in the shower to prevent picking up the fungus again.





Air your feet as much as possible, remove shoes/runners when you can.





Annie
Try an anti-fungal creme. The athlete's foot medicines come in a creme version. It absorbs better into the skin and kills the fungus.





I am wondering why you still have symptoms if you are using the medicated powder correctly. Are you showering in a truck stop? Is your shower cleaned regularly (with bleach?) Maybe you r shoes themselves are infected and should be replaced?





Also, using the creme will work-- but you have to follow the instructions and apply the medicine for the recommended number of days.
Re.For your dry or cracked feet check this site out: http://waterproofsock.com/


Waterproof Sock is the ONLY unit that would fit snugly around your feet and ankle. It will protect your skin from the harsh chemical of pool's water, like Chlorine and Bromine, Waterproof sock, protects your feet from Verrucae, athlete’s foot and other foot infections commonly found in the indoor swimming environment. Simply, slip it on your feet prior to entering a swimming Pool or Jacuzzi, This would help the skin and feet retain its original moist, so your skin won’t dry or crack.
Leave your shoes off as much as possible. Contrary to a widely believed myth, it is not the sole-to-ground contact that presents a risk so much as it is feet going back into the moist, dark, warm environment found inside shoes. This a perfect incubator for any fungus or bacteria. Closed-toe shoes especially are ideal incubators for fungi and bacteria to live and breed. Allowing the feet to “breathe” also prevents foot odor because its ususally the shoe that smells, not the foot.
I couldn't get on with powder, but I found Daktarin ointment very good. Also, certain brands of shower gel and scented soaps made my Athlete's Foot flare up. Finally, do not use fabric conditioner when washing your socks. Hope this helps
It may sting a bit but surgical spirit clears up athletes foot very well. Just apply a little after the shower.
Tiger Balm, works for me, you never know.