Fungal skin infections are very common, especially in warm, damp places on the body. Most clear up with over-the-counter antifungal treatment used for the full course. This page brings together our guides and treatments.
Which infection is it?
- Athlete’s foot: itchy, peeling skin between the toes or on the soles
- Jock itch: an itchy red rash in the groin and inner thighs
- Ringworm: a red, scaly, ring-shaped patch on the body
- Vaginal yeast infection (thrush): itching, burning and thick white discharge
Our guides
- How to get rid of athlete’s foot
- Jock itch vs ringworm: how to tell them apart and treat them
- Vaginal yeast infection: symptoms, treatment and when it’s something else
- Butenafine vs terbinafine vs clotrimazole: which antifungal cream is best?
- Ivermectin cream for rosacea: how it works, results and side effects
- Cracked heels: causes, home treatment and when to see a doctor
Treatments
- Mentax (butenafine) cream for athlete’s foot, jock itch and ringworm
- Femcare (clotrimazole 100 mg vaginal tablets) for vaginal yeast infections diagnosed before
Prevention
- Keep skin clean and dry, especially between the toes and in skin folds.
- Wear breathable cotton socks and underwear, changed daily.
- Don’t share towels, socks or shoes.
- Wear sandals in shared showers and pool areas.
See a doctor if
An infection hasn’t improved after 2 weeks of treatment, affects your nails or scalp, keeps coming back, or you have diabetes or a weakened immune system.
Information on this page is general and isn’t a substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist.