Initial stage of athlete’s foot

The classic athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis) is the most common fungal disease in humans. The pathogens are usually Trychophyton rubrum or Trychophyton mentagrophytes. The transmission takes place via direct contact of the pathogen with the skin. It is sufficient that the pathogen is on the skin scales of other people who currently suffer from athlete’s … Initial stage of athlete’s foot

Therapy | Initial stage of athlete’s foot

Therapy In the case of a beginning infestation by athlete’s foot, ointments are first applied which are effective against many types of fungi, these are so-called broad-spectrum antimycotics such as ointments containing the active ingredient Terbinafine. Only in the case of a more pronounced and advanced infestation, the administration of medications that can have an … Therapy | Initial stage of athlete’s foot