Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple-like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Clean the affected area with soap and warm water and dry thoroughly. Apply a thin layer of Fungicure over the affected area twice daily (morning and night), or as directed by a doctor. This product is not effective on scalp or nails. Avoid applying to severely cracked or irritated areas.

A simple and easy fix at home is to “sanitize shower bases with a potential disinfectant like bleach. It kills spores of fungi,” Tierno says. Try a diluted bleach solution to kill off any potential threats.

Common side effects Clotrimazole cream, spray or solution can sometimes cause irritated or red skin, or pain or a burning or stinging feeling when you put it on. If you get these side effects and they do not go away, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

After applying this medicine, do not wash the affected area for at least 3 hours. Cosmetics (makeup or sunscreens) may be used on the treated skin areas no sooner than 20 minutes after this medicine is applied.

FUNGICURE eliminates six types of common fungus, curing the infection to help toes get back to normal in as little as 4 weeks. It also soothes and conditions the affected area, without an offensive medicinal smell. Fungal infections on your toes will not clear up overnight.

Antifungal treatments are thought to be effective in treating about 60 to 80% of fungal nail infections. It can take between 6 and 18 months for the appearance of the affected nail to return to normal, and in some cases the nail may not look the same as before the infection.

Hydrogen can kill the fungus that grows on toenails, causing the unsightly disfigurement that comes with this condition. There are two common ways to use hydrogen peroxide to treat your toenail fungus. Wipe hydrogen peroxide directly on the infected area with a clean cloth or cotton swab.

The fastest way to eliminate the infection is through toenail laser treatment. Laser nail therapy specifically targets the microorganisms under your nail while leaving the keratin intact. In just a few treatments, the infection can be entirely eliminated.

If you're using any other creams, ointments or lotions on the same area of skin, do not put them on at the same time as ketoconazole cream. After putting on the ketoconazole cream, wait 30 minutes before you use different products on the same area. This gives the ketoconazole time to be absorbed into your skin.

It usually takes around 7 days of clotrimazole treatment for fungal infections to improve. Apply clotrimazole to the infected area 2 or 3 times a day for at least 2 weeks.

After applying this medicine, do not wash the affected area for at least 3 hours. Cosmetics (makeup or sunscreens) may be used on the treated skin areas no sooner than 20 minutes after this medicine is applied.