ATHLETE'S FOOT TREATMENT

What Is Athlete’s Foot?

Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a common and highly contagious fungal infection of the skin. It typically causes scaling, itching, flaking, and redness, most often between the toes and on the soles of the feet. Left untreated, the condition can worsen, leading to painful cracks in the skin and even secondary bacterial infections—commonly known as a super infection.

Causes of Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is caused by fungi in the Trichophyton family, which thrive in warm, moist, and dark environments—making your shoes the perfect breeding ground. It’s often contracted in shared spaces like gym showers, locker rooms, and around public swimming pools, where going barefoot allows fungi to spread easily from person to person.

Dr. Krista Archer’s Approach to Athlete’s Foot Care

At her Upper East Side podiatry office, Dr. Krista Archer offers comprehensive treatment for athlete’s foot, focusing not just on eliminating the infection, but preventing recurrence by addressing both your skin and footwear.

Treatment Options

• Prescription-strength topical antifungal medications that typically resolve athlete’s foot within 4 weeks

• Oral antifungal medications for stubborn or widespread infections

• Guidance on foot hygiene, moisture management, and sock/shoe choices

Shoe Sterilization Is Key

Dr. Archer emphasizes the importance of treating your shoes along with your skin to prevent reinfection. It is recommended to use a UVC light shoe sterilizer, such as SteriShoe, which kills 99% of fungi, bacteria, and viruses inside your shoes.

Ongoing Prevention with the ARCH Regimen

Once the infection clears, Dr. Archer recommends maintaining foot health and preventing reinfection with the ARCH Regimen—her personalized approach to keeping feet healthy, dry, and fungus-free.

Why Choose Dr. Archer for Athlete’s Foot Treatment?

As a leading podiatric surgeon and foot health specialist in NYC, Dr. Archer offers a comprehensive, cosmetic-conscious approach to foot care. She understands not only how to eliminate athlete’s foot quickly—but how to prevent it from coming back, ensuring your feet feel and look their best.