Minor Ailments

Fungal Infections

Clear fungal infections with effective antifungal treatments and helpful pharmacist guidance from your local RxHealthMed.

Treating Common Fungal Infections

Fungal skin infections happen when fungi grow out of control on the skin, nails, or mucous membranes. Common types include athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and nail fungus. They do particularly well in warm, moist environments and are often picked up in places like gyms, pools, and change rooms. Most mild to moderate fungal infections respond well to over-the-counter antifungal treatments, and your RxHealthMed pharmacist can help you find the right one.

Common Symptoms of Fungal Infections

Symptoms vary depending on the type and location of the infection, but commonly include a red, itchy, scaly, or cracked rash, circular ring-shaped patches on the skin, peeling or blistering skin between the toes, or thickened, discoloured, brittle nails. A burning or stinging sensation in the affected area is also common.

How Your RxHealthMed Pharmacist Can Help

Your RxHealthMed pharmacist can assess the likely type of fungal infection based on where it is and how it looks, and recommend the most suitable antifungal cream, powder, spray, or oral treatment. They can also share practical hygiene tips to prevent the infection from spreading to others or coming back again.

Find Fungal Infection Treatment Near You

Visit an RxHealthMed pharmacy near you for effective fungal infection treatments and supportive pharmacist guidance. No appointment needed, just walk in.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about fungal skin infections? Here you will find answers about how they spread, which treatments work best, and what you can do to stop them from coming back.

How do fungal infections spread?

Fungal infections spread through direct skin-to-skin contact or through contaminated surfaces and shared items like towels, shoes, or nail clippers. They grow most easily in warm, damp places like locker rooms, pools, and communal showers.

What over-the-counter antifungal treatments are available?

Over-the-counter antifungal creams, gels, powders, and sprays containing active ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, or tolnaftate are widely available without a prescription. Nail fungus can be harder to treat and may need an oral antifungal, which often requires a prescription.

How long does it take for a fungal infection to clear up?

Most skin fungal infections begin to clear within two to four weeks of consistent treatment. Nail fungus takes considerably longer, often several months, because nails grow slowly. It is important to keep using the treatment even after visible symptoms have resolved to prevent the infection from returning.

Can a fungal infection come back after treatment?

Yes, recurrence is common, particularly if hygiene habits slip or you are regularly exposed to the same environment where you picked up the infection. Keeping skin clean and dry, choosing breathable footwear, and avoiding shared personal items are the best ways to reduce your risk.

When should I see a doctor for a fungal infection?

See a doctor if the infection has not improved after four weeks of over-the-counter treatment, if it is spreading or getting worse, if you have diabetes or a compromised immune system, or if the scalp or nails are involved and a prescription treatment may be needed.

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