Tinea pedis is a dermatophyte fungal infection of the foot. First-line management is topical, applying antifungal therapy directly to the affected skin of the foot.
First-line treatment involves topical antifungal cream applied to the affected foot. The full protocol specifies the agents, application details, and the clinical criteria for escalation beyond topical therapy.
Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis are generally responsive to topical creams such as terbinafine (Lamisil) and butenafine (Lotrimin), but oral antifungal agents may be indicated for extensive disease, failed topical treatment, immunocompromised patients, or severe moccasin-type tinea pedis.
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