Athlete's Foot Powders

Athlete's Foot Powders

Athlete's foot is itchy, uncomfortable and surprisingly common. At Walgreens, you can choose from a variety of athlete's foot powders that can offer relief for the uncomfortable symptoms related to athlete's foot. Products for athlete's foot are formulated with ingredients that help relieve the itching and burning of athlete's foot while helping to eliminate the fungi that cause the infection.

What's In Athlete's Foot Cream?

Athlete's foot treatments are typically formulated with an antifungal medication that kills the fungi that cause athlete's foot. The antifungal ingredient in these products varies depending upon the product you choose. Examples of antifungal medications in athlete's foot powders include miconazole and tolnaftate, ingredients doctors commonly recommend for athlete's foot. These specially-formulated products are made with ingredients to help relieve common symptoms of athlete's foot like cracking and peeling skin, redness, burning and itching.

Powder Formulas

In addition to antifungal ingredients, many athlete's foot powder formulas also contain ingredients like cornstarch to help keep your feet dry and comfortable. This may help reduce the risk of future athlete's foot infections. These can come in handy if you spend lots of time at the gym or wear sweaty exercise shoes.

Spray Formulas

Also available are athlete's foot powder sprays. These products are formulated with the same anti-fungal ingredients you find in athlete's foot powders with an easier application. Simply spray a thin layer of powder onto your feet twice a day or as the directions recommend. You'll get the same burning and itch relief as with a powder but in a convenient spray-on form. Athlete's foot powder sprays often contain ingredients that absorb wetness and reduce odor too. Plus, they are formulated to feel soothing going on your feet. These products can also be used to address ringworm and jock itch.

Are Athlete's Foot Treatments Safe?

Athlete's foot powders and sprays are generally considered a safe medicine, although it's possible to be allergic to one or more of the ingredients. If you have medication allergies or other medical problems, talk to your doctor before using one of these products. Also, talk to your doctor before using these products if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

How to Use Athlete's Foot Powders

Once you've chosen an athlete's foot powder or spray treatment, read the directions carefully and use it for the length of time recommended on the label. These products are also considered appropriate for treating athlete's foot in most children but make sure they use it only as directed and with adult supervision. If your symptoms get worse or don't improve with treatment, see your doctor or health care provider.

Athlete's foot powders and sprays offer relief for the symptoms of athlete's foot without a prescription. Explore the options available to you. Read the description and talk to your doctor in order to decide which formulas are right for you and your family.