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ATHLETE'S FOOT FAQ

JOCK ITCH FAQ

RINGWORM FAQ

BRANDED FAQ

ATHLETE'S FOOT FAQ

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    What is athlete’s foot?

    Athlete's foot (also called tinea pedis), is an infection caused when various types of fungus invade the skin. It usually occurs between the toes but can also occur on the bottom and sides of the feet. It is highly contagious and can spread to other parts of the body, causing jock itch. Learn more about athlete’s foot.

    How do I get athlete's foot?

    Athlete's foot is most commonly contracted by coming into contact with an infected person or an object/surface that has a fungus on it. Walking barefoot in locker rooms, public pools, or shower areas may increase the risk of contracting athlete's foot. 

    People are most susceptible to athlete's foot when their feet are sweating or lack proper ventilation. Shoes create the ideal environment for fungus growth, as they provide a warm and moist environment.
     

    What are the symptoms of athlete's foot?

    Athlete's foot can present as any one, or a combination of these symptoms:

    •    Itching
    •    Burning
    •    Scaling
    •    Cracking
    •    Discomfort
    •    Redness

    How can I help prevent athlete's foot?

    The following tips will help prevent most athlete’s foot:

    • Wash feet daily with soap
    • Keep feet dry, including between the toes
    • Do not share shoes or towels with others
    • Avoid walking barefoot in public areas. Wear shoes, flip-flops or sandals in locker rooms or common shower areas
    • Change shoes and socks each day or more often when they get wet. Wear socks that keep your feet dry and wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes

    In addition to the tips above, you can apply Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Daily Prevention Deodorant Powder Spray or Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Daily Prevention Medicated Foot Powder 1-2x daily to help prevent most athlete's foot. Directions vary by product. Read product label prior to use.

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    How does Lotrimin® cure athlete's foot?

    Clotrimazole and Miconazole Nitrate work by reducing and stopping fungal growth through fungistatic action during treatment. Butenafine Hydrochloride works through fungicidal action during treatment. 

    The following Lotrimin® products cure most athlete’s foot:

    Lotrimin® relieves symptoms associated with athlete's foot such as itching, burning and cracking.

    How long should I treat my athlete's foot?

    To cure most athlete's foot between the toes, apply Lotrimin Ultra® twice daily for 1 week (or once per day for 4 weeks). You can also use Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot products twice a day for four weeks to treat athlete’s foot.  Disappearing symptoms does not imply that the condition is cured. Therefore, it is important to continue full course of treatment as described in the product labeling. Once you have treated your athlete’s foot, you can use Lotrimin® AF Daily Prevention products once or twice daily to help prevent a reoccurrence of most athlete's foot.

    What form of athlete's foot treatment is best?

    Lotrimin® treatment products are available in a variety of forms (cream, spray and powder).All available forms of Lotrimin® treatment products are effective when used as directed.
    Lotrimin®treatment creams are perfect for bedtime application since they adhere well to the skin and do not easily rub off.
    Lotrimin® treatment sprays provide a quick and convenient, no-touch application.  Our treatment deodorant powder spray fights tough odors.
    Lotrimin® treatment powders absorb moisture and are useful in treating infections that cover large areas of the body.

    JOCK ITCH FAQ

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      What is jock itch?

      Jock itch is a highly contagious skin infection, also called tinea cruris, caused by various types of fungus, similar to those that cause athlete's foot. It infects the surrounding areas of the groin and inner thighs. Learn more about  jock itch.

      How do I get jock itch?

      • Jock itch is most commonly contracted by coming into contact with clothing or towels contaminated with the fungus. It can also spread from an athlete’s foot outbreak.
      • Jock itch may also be caused by the spread of athlete's foot fungus to the groin area.
      • The groin area provides a warm and humid environment, which encourages fungus growth.
      • Excessive perspiration can also encourage fungus growth.

      What are the symptoms of jock itch?

      Jock itch can present as any one or a combination of the following symptoms:  

      •    Itching
      •    Burning
      •    Scaling
      •    Chafing
      •    Discomfort
      •    Flat, red rash on inner thigh

      How can I help prevent jock itch?

      • Keep your body clean and dry
      • Shower immediately after athletic activities
      • Wear loose clothing whenever possible
      • Do not share clothing or towels with others
      • Wash clothing and towels frequently

      How long should I treat my jock itch condition?

      To cure most jock itch, apply Lotrimin Ultra® Jock Itch once a day for two weeks. You can use Lotrimin® AF Jock Itch twice daily for two weeks. Disappearing symptoms does not imply that the condition is cured. Therefore, it is important to continue full course of treatment as described in the product labeling.

      What form of jock itch treatment is best?

      All available forms of Lotrimin jock itch treatment products are effective when used as directed. 

      Our jock itch creams are perfect for bedtime application since they adhere well to the skin and do not easily rub off.

      Lotrimin® AF Jock Itch Antifungal Powder Spray provide a quick, convenient, no-touch application.  
       

      RINGWORM FAQ

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        What is ringworm?

        Ringworm is a contagious infection, also called tinea corporis, that occurs on the surface of the skin. It is caused by various types of fungus, similar to those that cause athlete's foot. The name comes from the characteristic ring that appears on the infected person's skin. The condition has nothing to do with actual worms. School-age children are commonly affected.

        Is ringworm caused by a worm?

        No, the condition has nothing to do with actual worms. The name comes from the characteristic ring that appears on the infected person's skin. 

        How do I get ringworm?

        • Skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or pet.
        • Indirect contact with an object touched by an infected person or pet.
        • In rare cases, ringworm can be spread through soil.

        What are the symptoms of ringworm?

        Ringworm can present as any one, or a combination of the following symptoms:

        •    Ring-shaped rash
        •    Itching
        •    Burning
        •    Scaling
        •    Discomfort

        How can I help prevent ringworm?

        • Do not share clothing, towels, or other personal items
        • Minimize close contact with infected people or animals
        • Keep skin dry and clean

        Is ringworm contagious?

        Yes, ringworm is contagious and can spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or an animal.

        Can Lotrimin® be used on children?

        Lotrimin Ultra® can be used on adults and children 12+.

        All other Lotrimin® AF products can be used on adults and children 2+.  

        Supervise children on the use of Lotrimin® AF products. Do not use Lotrimin® AF products on children under 2 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

        BRANDED FAQ

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          What is Lotrimin®?

          Lotrimin® offers a range of antifungal products to cure most athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm, as well as a line of products to prevent most athlete's foot.

          What is Lotrimin® used for?

          Lotrimin® offers a range of products to manage athlete's foot. Lotrimin Ultra® cures most athlete's foot between the toes and Lotrimin® AF products treat most athlete’s foot. Lotrimin® AF Daily Prevention with Tolnaftate helps prevent most athlete’s foot when used as directed. Lotrimin® Sweat & Odor Control helps relieve irritation, absorb sweat and fights odor. Lotrimin® products are not effective on the scalp or nails.

          How long does it take for Lotrimin® products to work?

          For athlete's foot:

          • Lotrimin Ultra® Athlete’s Foot Cream – prescription strength, cures most athlete's foot between the toes when used 2x per day for 1 week, or 1x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Antifungal Cream – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Antifungal Powder – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Powder Spray – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Liquid Spray – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.

           

          For jock itch:

          • Lotrimin Ultra® Jock Itch Cream - prescription strength, cures most jock itch when used 1x per day for 2 weeks
          • Lotrimin® AF Jock Itch Antifungal Cream - cures most jock itch when used 2x per day for 2 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Jock Itch Antifungal Powder Spray - cures most jock itch when used 2x per day for 2 weeks.

           

          For ringworm:

          • Lotrimin® AF Ringworm Cream - cures most ringworm when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.

          How do you use or apply Lotrimin® products?

          For athlete's foot:

          • Lotrimin Ultra® Athlete’s Foot Cream – prescription strength, cures most athlete's foot between the toes when used 2x per day for 1 week, or 1x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Antifungal Cream – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Antifungal Powder – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Powder Spray – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Liquid Spray – cures most athlete’s foot when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.

           

          For jock itch:

          • Lotrimin Ultra® Jock Itch Cream - prescription strength, cures most jock itch when used 1x per day for 2 weeks
          • Lotrimin® AF Jock Itch Antifungal Cream - cures most jock itch when used 2x per day for 2 weeks.
          • Lotrimin® AF Jock Itch Antifungal Powder Spray - cures most jock itch when used 2x per day for 2 weeks.

           

          For ringworm:

          • Lotrimin® AF Ringworm Cream - cures most ringworm when used 2x per day for 4 weeks.

          How do Lotrimin® treatment products work?

          Lotrimin® and Lotrimin Ultra® provide several options to treat most athlete’s foot, jock itch and ringworm with different antifungal medications, including:

          • Clotrimazole/Miconazole Nitrate– Both Clotrimazole and Miconazole Nitrate medications are azole antifungals. They work by reducing and stopping fungal growth through fungistatic action during treatment.
          • Butenafine Hydrochloride – Butenafine is used to treat fungus infections. It works through fungicidal action during treatment.

          Can Lotrimin® be used on children?

          Lotrimin Ultra® can be used on adults and children 12+.

          All other Lotrimin® AF products can be used on adults and children 2+.  

          Supervise children on the use of Lotrimin® AF products. Do not use Lotrimin® AF products on children under 2 years of age except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.