Athlete's foot (Tinea pedis)
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of toe webs or soles.
Assessment
Assessing for fungal infections involves
Immunological weakness
Foot hygiene
Clothing including shoes and socks
Nutritional imbalances
Underlying disease
Management
Naturopathic medicine has a number of different ways to treat Athlete's Foot including:
Addressing any underlying condition
Topical creams and treatments
Wet dressing
Addressing nutritional status
Vitamin and mineral supplements
Appropriate shoes
Prevention of re occurrence
Contact us to arrange a complimentary 15 minute consultation to learn how naturopathic treatments can resolve your Athlete's foot fungal infection and help you to develop healthy skin. All naturopathic doctors in our clinic address skin conditions. Dr. Sohail Malihi, ND has a special focus on skin conditions.