Athlete’s foot is a common skin inflammation of the webs of the toes and soles of the feet. 
- Perform a physical exam and identify the source of problem and discuss treatment options.
- Recommend proper foot hygiene and methods to minimize perspiration.
- Recommend a topical anti-fungal medication.
- Recommend footwear and over-the-counter products that protect the feet from re-infection.
- Advice patient to keep shoes and socks dry as a preventative measure
- Instruct patient to wear cotton or wool socks to help wick moisture
- Teach patient to practice good foot hygiene, including daily washing of the feet with soap and water
- Administer fungal foot sprays
- Be sure to dry the patient’s feet thoroughly, especially between the toes, and remove dead or thickened skin carefully before applying medicines (sprays / powders / ointments).
- Teach the client to keep his feet as dry as possible, including the area between the toes.
- Small pieces of cotton can be placed between the toes at night to absorb moisture.
- Socks should be made of absorbent white cotton because synthetic material does not absorb perspiration.
- Instruct the client to apply talcum powder or antifungal powder twice daily.
- Instruct the client to alternate shoes so they can dry completely before being worn again.
- Monitor for marked pain, pronounced skin changes such as spreading to other areas, extreme redness, oozing, extreme cracking, or other persistent problems.
