--- title: "Athlete's Foot Symptoms and Treatment | Sutter Health" description: "What are the symptoms of athlete's foot and what is the best way to get rid of it?" url: "/ask-an-expert/answers/athlete-s-foot-symptoms-treatment-1051061213" --- 1. Home / 2. Athlete's Foot Symptoms and Treatment # Athlete's Foot Symptoms and Treatment * * * Medically reviewed by - Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM ## Question What are the symptoms of athlete's foot and what is the best way to get rid of it? ## Answer Symptoms of athlete's foot can include itching of the foot and between the toes, and redness and peeling between the toes and/or around the foot in a moccasin distribution. Frequently people with athlete's foot don't have any itching. Many people present with dry, peeling skin and think that they have a dry skin condition which in reality is classic athlete's foot. Mainstay treatment is a prescription for an antifungal cream to be applied twice daily. Sometimes oral antifungal medication is used for a more recalcitrant condition. Other treatments include changing socks more frequently, alternating shoe gear from one day to the next and using antifungal spray or powder in the shoes. ## Explore related topics Skin and beautyFoot healthFoot CareFoot Problems ## Meet our care team Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM Podiatry ## Related questions View all questions - Health Q&A ### Corns and Calluses What can I do to get rid of the corns and calluses on my feet? - Health Q&A ### Ingrown Toenail Treatment I have an ingrown toenail that I want to treat at home. How do I do it? - Health Q&A ### Flat Feet in Children My 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with flat feet by our regular doctor. She sometimes complains of pain in her legs. Our doctor said that she will probably outgrow it. If not, what are her treatment options? 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