This is a very common fungal infection and is often the source of infection at other sites.
Treat any bacterial superinfection first:
First choice |
Potassium permanganate 1:4000 soak the feet in the solution twice daily, keep the feet as dry as possible. Then apply: Gentian violet 0.5% solution twice daily |
Second choice |
If fails to respond, try Miconazole cream 2% |
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OR |
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Clotrimazole cream 1%. |
ADVISE frequent change of socks/footwear, use of cotton socks, thorough drying between toes after bathing, separating the opposing skin surfaces (e.g. with a piece of gauze), will prevent infection and speed-up healing. |