Does Gold Bond powder get rid of athlete's foot?
Athlete's foot usually responds well to self-care. All of the precautions used to prevent athlete's foot should also be used when treating it. Self-care includes over- the-counter antifungal powders and ointments to control the infection. Common name brand powders are Desenex, Gold Bond, Lamisil, and Tinactin.
1 Tap a modest amount of foot powder into the palm of your hand or directly onto your feet. 2 Smooth the deodorant powder all over your feet, from the tops to your soles and in-between your toes. 3 Once your feet are feeling soft and clean, tap some deodorant powder into your shoes to keep feet fresh all day long.
Do not put on open or deep wounds, animal bites, infections, or very bad burns or cuts. This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If Gold Bond; Medicated Body (menthol and zinc oxide powder) is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT. Adults and children two years and older: Apply freely up to 3 or 4 times daily. Children under two years: Ask a doctor. For best results, dry skin thoroughly before applying.
The antifungal terbinafine (Lamisil AT) has been shown to be very effective. Another option is clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF). You may need to experiment to find the product and formulation — ointment, gel, cream, lotion, powder or spray — that work for you.
How Long Does Athlete's Foot Treatment Usually Take? Athlete's foot treatment can take anywhere from one to four weeks. You should notice improvements within the first few days of treatment.
Thoroughly wash and dry feet, sprinkle powder liberally over feet, between toes and on bottoms of feet. Sprinkle inside shoes for maximum freshness.
Sprinkle foot powder in shoes before you wear them.
Foot powders, like Odor Eaters, contain talcum (which absorbs sweat) and baking soda (which neutralizes odor).
Shake well before using. From a distance of 6 to 10 inches, spray the powder on the affected areas. If it is used on the feet, spray it between toes, on feet, and in socks and shoes.
HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT. Thoroughly wash and dry feet, sprinkle powder liberally over feet, between toes and on bottoms of feet. Sprinkle inside shoes for maximum freshness. Adults and children two years and older: Apply freely up to 3 or 4 times daily.
Is Gold Bond powder an antifungal?
Most cases of jock itch can be treated with over-the-counter medicines. “You can use a topical antifungal cream, like Gold Bond medicated powder, Tinactin or Lamisil ointment,” says Dr. Modi. “If those don't work, you can go to your doctor and get prescription-strength lotion of a similar anti-fungal powder or cream.”
Gold Bond Medicated Body Powder contains menthol and zinc oxide to protect the skin and ease itching. Zinc and menthol seem to have anti-fungal activity, which may explain the benefit (Molecules, Jan.
Sprinkle talcum or antifungal powder on feet and inside shoes. Continue until at least a week after symptoms disappear. In most cases symptoms disappear in one to three weeks.