Athlete's foot

Your MinuteClinic provider can discuss your symptoms and health history. They can examine your rash and create a treatment plan. They can also recommend and prescribe medications if necessary.

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

   If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
   To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and zip code to join the visit.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus. The athlete's foot fungus thrives in damp areas such as swimming pools, showers and lockers rooms. Athlete's foot spreads easily from person to person and as a result of contact with objects contaminated with the fungus. Examples of items that may have the athlete's foot fungus on them include:

• Bedding
• Nail clippers
• Shoes
• Shower floors
• Socks
• Towels

Though athlete’s foot is referred to as a “hygiene disease,” anyone can get it. Washing regularly helps to prevent the disease, but it is not a perfect solution. Exposure to the fungus is what causes athlete’s foot, not dirt or lack of hygiene.

Athlete’s foot can be treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications. Topical medications (sprays, creams and gels that you put directly on the rash) are usually used

• Avoid walking barefoot in public areas
• Change your shoes and socks regularly
• Keep your nails clipped short
• Wash (with soap and water) and dry your feet daily
• Wear socks to protect your feet.

Athlete’s foot can be spread easily, especially to people in your household. Always wear slippers or sandals when at the gym, pool or other public areas.