advice - i think i have athlete's foot

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:13 pm

the itch is driving me nuts, its in my lil pinkie toe, there's a cut & my partner says it could be athlete's foot, i'll have it checked out tomorrow but in the meantime ARGGGGGGG what do i do about the itch, he suggested talc so ive put that on but its still itchy

Also whats the best spray / cream available to get rid of it quick

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:14 pm

cortisone cream perhaps? ...plus most chemists will have the dr. scholls remedies.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:34 pm

buttercup;471403 wrote: the itch is driving me nuts, its in my lil pinkie toe, there's a cut & my partner says it could be athlete's foot, i'll have it checked out tomorrow

*What*??? You'd fash the doctor, for *athlete's foot*? If between your toes is

a little gooey/cracked/peeling, there's a very strong possibility that you have

this complaint. Wash your feet with soap, and rinse well, especially between

your toes, change your socks more often, and let your feet out of their shoes

(or wellies) as often as you can. If you really want something to put on it, go

to the chemist, and say "I'd like something for athlete's foot, please!" and they

will sell you some ointment (possibly beginning with "L", but I forget what

exactly).

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:37 pm

Bill :rolleyes: of course i wasent going to trouble the doctor with it, i meant at the chemist, ive been wearing trainers a lot lately & my partner thinks that may be the cause

Post by **spot** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:37 pm

Have you ever had the chilblain, Buttercup? That's an alternative possibility unless you already know the feel.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:40 pm

i dont know what that is spot, i remember my granny going on about it when we were kids, she said we would get them from sitting on the doorstep talking to our pals

edit - ive never had athlete's foot, im just going by what the other half thinks it is

Post by **spot** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:43 pm

buttercup;471431 wrote: i dont know what that is spot, i remember my granny going on about it when we were kids, she said we would get them from sitting on the doorstep talking to our pals

Then if you're not chapped and cracked it's a fair alternative. You'd get relief with wintergreen if it is, and you have some in a drawer put away. Or an auld besom neighbour who's canny and still has her light on.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:44 pm

buttercup;471428 wrote: Bill :rolleyes: of course i wasent going to trouble the doctor with it, i meant at the chemist, ive been wearing trainers a lot lately & my partner thinks that may be the cause

That's quite possible. Liberate your feet! Take off your trainers!

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:50 pm

spot;471434 wrote: Then if you're not chapped and cracked it's a fair alternative. You'd get relief with wintergreen if it is, and you have some in a drawer put away. Or an auld besom neighbour who's canny and still has her light on.

its two tiny little cuts spot, the local chemist does herbal remedys, i'll look for your wintergreen

Bill - im a hairdresser & on my feet all day, its hard to find really comfortable shoes but ive learned my lesson with trainers now

Indian Princess · Post by **Indian Princess** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:17 pm

Lotrimin or Lamisil Af down the footcare isle of your local drugstore.

K.Snyder · Post by **K.Snyder** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 4:26 pm

Boom!

Tough actin tinactin. :yh_sungla

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:23 pm

Have you had your foot in your mouth lately ? This might have caused your wisdom tooth problem. Or vice versa.

casper · Post by **casper** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:47 pm

Lamisil or anti-fungal soaps will do.

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:16 pm

Pinky;471462 wrote: I wish I had athelete's feet. Then I might not have a couch potato's arse:wah:

:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:06 am

Indian Princess;471480 wrote: Lotrimin or Lamisil Af down the footcare isle of your local drugstore.

Lamasil. That's the stuff I was thinking of. It used to be prescription-only, but

you can now buy it off the shelf from a chemist.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:14 am

Nomad;471566 wrote: Have you had your foot in your mouth lately ? This might have caused your wisdom tooth problem. Or vice versa.

:yh_rotfl

Nah i dont do toe sucking