Remedies for chilblains like Vodol, Canesten or Nizoral in cream and ointment, are used to eliminate the fungi that cause athlete's foot, which manifests with itching and flaking between the toes.
These remedies can be used in the treatment of acute and chronic chilblains, but they should always be indicated by the dermatologist. Some remedies indicated to cure athlete's foot are:
- Miconazole (Vodol, Daktarin); Ketoconazole (Nizoral); Terbinafine (Funtyl, Lamisilate); Butenafine hydrochloride (Tefin); Isoconazole (Icaden).
When the person suffers from a very extensive injury or if, even with treatment, the chilblain remains for more than 3 months, the doctor may prescribe pharmacological treatment orally, in tablets, with terbinafine (Zior, Funtyl), itraconazole (Sporanox) or fluconazole (Zelix, Zoltec), for example. Learn how to identify symptoms of chilblains.
How to use
Creams, lotions or ointments should be applied to the entire affected region, after bathing, with the skin completely dry, especially between the toes. The product should be applied about 2 times a day, morning and evening, spaced 12 hours apart, or as recommended by the doctor.
In cases where it is necessary to take antifungal tablets, the dose and duration of treatment should be determined by the doctor.
Care during treatment
During the treatment period, it is advisable to wear cotton socks when wearing closed shoes or open sandals that cause less sweat on the feet, and are therefore more suitable. The important thing is to keep the region always very dry so that the fungi cannot proliferate, in order to accelerate the cure.
The person can continue to visit the pool, the gym and the beach, even with athlete's foot, but it is advisable to wear slippers in these places, as well as when bathing in public places.
In addition, sharing towels, socks and shoes should also be avoided and, at the end of the day, it is recommended to apply an antifungal powder on the shoe and allow it to dry completely until it is used again.
Home remedies for chilblains
A good home remedy for chilblains is caldera or hydraste, as well as lemongrass tea, as these medicinal plants have antifungal properties that help fight the fungus that causes chilblains. See how to prepare these and other home remedies to complement the athlete's foot treatment.
