For tinea pedis you can use miconazolnitrate just apply the creme on the affected area twice a day or so

Another question patients what to know is 'For how long will you use the cream?'

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Athlete's foot (tinea pedis), also known as ringworm of the foot, is a surface (superficial) fungal infection of the skin of the foot. The most common fungal disease in humans, athlete's foot, may be passed to humans by direct contact with infected people, infected animals, contaminated objects (such as towels or locker room floors), or the soil.

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Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)

1. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet.

2. This condition is contagious, and can spread to the toenails or hands.

3. Going barefoot in public places, such as locker rooms, is a common way to get athlete’s foot.

Athlete’s foot — also called tinea pedis — is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. It can also spread to the toenails and the hands. The fungal infection is called athlete’s foot because it’s commonly seen in athletes. 
Athlete’s foot isn’t serious, but sometimes it’s hard to cure. 

Aetiology.

Athlete’s foot occurs when the tinea fungus grows on the feet. You can catch the fungus through direct contact with an infected person, or by touching surfaces contaminated with the fungus. The fungus thrives in warm, moist environments. It’s commonly found in showers, on locker room floors, and around swimming pools.

Who's at risk?

Anyone can get athlete’s foot, but certain behaviors increase your risk. Factors that increase your risk of getting athlete’s foot include:Visiting public places barefoot, especially locker rooms, showers, and swimming poolsSharing socks, shoes, or towels with an infected personLiving in warm, humid climatesWearing tight-fitting, closed-toe shoeskeeping your feet wet for long periods of timeHaving sweaty feetHaving a minor skin or nail injury on your footHaving diabetes or a weak immune system

Signs and Symptoms

The most common locations for athlete's foot include:

1. Spaces (webs) between the toes, especially between the 4th and 5th toes and between the 3rd and 4th toes

2. Soles of the feet

3. Tops of the feetAthlete's foot may affect one or both feet. It can look different depending on which part of the foot (or feet) is involved and which fungus (ie, dermatophyte) has caused the infection:

On the top of the foot,athlete's foot appears as a red scaly patch or patches, ranging in size from 1 to 5 cm. The border of the affected skin may be raised, with bumps, blisters, or scabs. Often, the center of the lesion has normal-appearing skin with a ring-shaped edge, leading to the descriptive but inaccurate name ringworm. (It is inaccurate because there is no worm involved.)

Between the toes (the interdigital spaces), athlete's foot may appear as inflamed, scaly, and soggy tissue. Splitting of the skin (fissures) may be present between or under the toes. This form of athlete's foot tends to be quite itchy.

On the sole of the foot (the plantar surface), athlete's foot may appear as pink-to-red skin with scales ranging from mild to widespread (diffuse).

Another type of tinea pedis infection, called bullous tinea pedis,has painful and itchy blisters on the arch (instep) and/or the ball of the foot.

The most severe form of tinea pedis infection, called ulcerative tinea pedis, appears as painful blisters, pus-filled bumps (pustules), and shallow open sores (ulcers). These lesions are especially common between the toes but may involve the entire sole. Because of the numerous breaks in the skin, lesions commonly become infected with bacteria. Ulcerative tinea pedis occurs most frequently in people with diabetes and others with weak immune systems.

There are many possible symptoms of athlete’s foot, which include:

I. Itching, stinging, and burning between the toes
II. Itching, stinging, and burning on the soles of the feetblisters on the feet that itch
III. Cracking and peeling skin on the feet, most commonly between the toes and on the soles
IV. Dry skin on the soles or sides of the feet
V. Raw skin on the feet
VI. Discolored, thick, and crumbly toenails
VII. Toenails that pull away from the nail bed. 

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Athlete's foot (tinea pedis)

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