Moccasin foot. Will OTC meds take care of it?

After looking at tons of pics, I have moccasin foot (ick) to the point where the heel cracks hurt. Will OTC meds get rid of this or do I need a script? Which one is recommended.

So---gross!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Moccasin-type athlete’s foot infection is a type of fungal infection which can be very difficult to treat and the condition can last for a long time. Wash your feet daily and then dry thoroughly by pat drying, not rubbing. Keep the area dry and keep a separate towel for yourself. Most forms of fungal infections respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine, and clotrimazole.
You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients. Undecylenic acid (a castor oil derivative) is a known fungicide and Whitfield’s ointment can also be used for fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.