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[mjrcpd]

Hello everyone. T-11 complete with what seems to be better circulation in one leg and foot than the other. On my foot that seems lacking in circulation (often is not as warm/ doesn't have as good color etc) I have what appears to be raw skin between my toes. Just noticed it as the skin is peeling like when a blister pops. The area between my smallest toe up to my middle toe are red and irritated. Could this be athletes foot? I have tried a medication for this (Tenactin), however, no luck. Also tried an antibiotic cream (Neosporun sp?) that doesn't appear to be helping either. I may be impatient as I tried each for about a week with no noticeable results. Any ideas? HELP

[longhaul]

Yes thats athletes foot and it will mess with the circulation. I have phlebitis in my left leg and when I get a case it swells up not just the foot the whole leg. Go to a pharmacy and get a product specifically for AF, it will take a while to kill it. Talk to the pharmacists because some of the medications are really strong. There are some herbal treatments that work as well as colloidal silver cream. To prevent AF you need to keep the feet clean and dry. I put cotton balls between my toes and if the cotton sticks to the sore get it wet and it comes right off don't pull it. Some shoes don't breath good so check your shoes, sandals work in warmer weather. The bug that causes AF is always around just waiting for the right environment to grow, warm and moist.

[Trinity]

I think 1 week is a little optimistic, follow the instructions on whatever product you are using but I would have thought it would take at least 2 weeks to go, plus you may have to continue using the product for a further couple of weeks to ensure it has gone completely. Fungal infections can take a lot of time to clear up. In the mean time do as Lonhaul said, make sure your feet are kept clean and are dried properly. If there is any signs of bacterial infection (bacteria love warm moist dark places!) get to your Dr

[Doodle]

In the past when I have had athletes foot, the best thing was keeping it dry, and drying properly after bath/shower, getting air in and around them, clean socks! And I used Canesten powder by the DR. And as Trin said it took longer than a week to clear up, you need to be persistent!