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Over-the-counter antifungal powders or creams can help control the infection. These generally contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or tolnaftate.
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Athlete's foot may be resistant to medication and should not be ignored. Simple cases usually respond well to antifungal creams or sprays(clotrimazole, ketoconazole, miconazole nitrate, sulconazole nitrate, or tolnaftate).
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The infected foot should be kept well ventilated. A foot bath containing cinnamon has been shown to slow down the growth of certain molds and fungi, and is said to be very effective in clearing up athlete's foot.
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