Doc wrote:Since you are possibly still wearing the same shoes that you were before - as a precaution using up the remaining creams and lotions that you were using before might not be a bad idea.

Periodically wiping the inside of your shoes and Jesus creepers with a bit of the chlorine bleach solution can also help stave off a recurrence of the problem. A good idea when the weather is so hot and humid for someone that seems to be prone to the problem - hate to call it athletes foot in your case since you don't appear to be all that athletic.

You can use alcohol full strenth on your shoes that works with out the risk of using bleach which could destroy the lining of the shoes and take Doc advice clean the floors with bleach this way the fungas get destroyed as well as to continue using the medications on your feet as a precautionary

Alagrl wrote:If it is fungal and is long-standing, it may require an anti-fungal medication taken orally in addition to the topical.

I've had athlete's foot since my college days. Every now and then I'd buy some spray or powder and attack it without much success.

Had a problem of an itching fungus on my back and went to a Bangkok hospital for treatment. I was given two different sets of pills to take for a month.

The fungus on my back was cured and my athletes foot disappeared.

Unfortunately the athlete's foot is back. I probably should have thrown out all my shoes and done some preventive maintenance. However, I now believe oral medication is the answer.

You can find Kenazole tablets around Udon. Not expensive at the Phaesaksirichai Drug Store (210/8 Udondusadee Rd, opposite the Krung Thai Bank (042-325828).

ok, now that we got that almost out of the way, how about ringworm/toenail fungus, hmm, sharing some more. ok, took the paint off and toenails stayed green, ok, just the overhang and couple mm more, have green tint at worst times, but really not noticeable, probably can't see thru the dirt anyway. the penicilin base stuff, w/long name starting with 'g', that you are suppose to take for almost ever, not good for me, and applications not helpful either. thought i had better success with bleach and toothbush, scrubbing it in.

any other hints

"LAMISIL" spray, utterly surperb; sorted mine out. Applied religiously every night for 2 weeks and never came back.

Dont know if you can get it in Thailand, Im in Doha at gthe moment, Ill pick some up for you if you want, Im back in August.

T J you are correct most fungus need to be cured by taking medication like toe nail fungus but the down side is it could affect your kidneys but most athelets foot can be cured by a simple bleach treatment and if you are going to continue to use the same foot wear wash it thoroghly with full strenth alcohol and let them sit in the sun for a few hours Rickfarang thank you for that tip are those tablets good for toe nail fungas ? that seem to be my problem in the past I had a toe nail fungus for years tried every thing including riping off my nail and treat it I even used nail polish remover LOL nothing worked until I took oral medication then I saw results this is a good topic we all can learn from it because fungus affects all of us in thailand since the weather is hot and humid I was advised to wear open toe sandles and white socks and change them often throught the day it also helps from fungus returning not to get to personal in here but I also got a fungus in the groin area under my balls witch was itchy like crazy another area you have to keep dry and put some powder there because we can not go out exposing our privates LOL to prevent fungus another little tip do not wear briefs under wear boxer short are better in this climate and readers/members ad to this topic the more we know the better we can cure this ailments chow Ronnie

"Rickfarang thank you for that tip are those tablets good for toe nail fungas ?"


Even after looking around on the internet, I don't know. I did learn that you have to be careful about burning your liver with this stuff. And it may have other side effects, which is why I stopped taking it after a few days.

Maybe its worth a visit to the dermatologist at AEK. Its inexpensive, she can recommend the best medication, and she has great looking skin! Oh, and she seems to be very competent.

Virtually any drug or medication taken for a long period of time can cause other problems.

Taking a medication for a short term - typically for a 10 day dosage - should not cause any long term or even short term problems.

rickfarang wrote:"Rickfarang thank you for that tip are those tablets good for toe nail fungas ?"


Even after looking around on the internet, I don't know. I did learn that you have to be careful about burning your liver with this stuff. And it may have other side effects, which is why I stopped taking it after a few days.

Maybe its worth a visit to the dermatologist at AEK. Its inexpensive, she can recommend the best medication, and she has great looking skin! Oh, and she seems to be very competent.

Suggesting a visit to the dermatologist is the most sensible thing I have read on this subject.

John

once again, please, let's all know what we are taking and interaction of other meds or simply food. that site again, no problem.http://www.pdrhealth.com
one must take the info with an open mind, precautions are that, unfortunitely only provided by drug companies, some more moralistic than others. i will follow up with another post, about toe fungus med and interaction, very dangerous and i know, ouch. but excellent site.

Back as promised. Ok, have toe fungus, so pharmacist, and sister doc/pharmacist, not sure what she is, both said same thing, Griseofulvin, a tablet prescription, for at least 6 months, hmm. Not a problem although don

I've been using Lotrimin AF in the US, and I brought an ample supply for my visit; but I went with the tube to several pharmacies in Udon to see if they could match it -- at least the ingredients.

Closest I got was with Lamasil in a tube. I have tried it a few times in the last two days. Excellent stuff. Works just as well as the Lotrimin AF.

The most helpful pharmacy was off of Udon Dutsadi Road between Fountain Circle and the Clock Tower. The pharmacist who waited on me was very helpful, knew just what she was looking for, and her English was pretty good, too.