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Really bad athlete's foot
Hi, I have had athlete's foot for years, it comes and goes, but when I got pregnant, it got really bad...I was told not to take medication, and now I am breastfeeding and it is the same problem. I shower every day and clean my feet, but it won't seem to go away, ( I know you need medication, but I HOPED that it would go away like that) well anyway, it has become very bad, there is pus and little blisters, my foot is very dry and it just looks horrible. I am rightfully embarassed by it, so I never wear sandals out, and I live in a hot and humid place, so that probably adds to it.
I want to keep breastfeeding but I also want to take medication and have it go away.
What can happen if I leave it untreated for a while?
(I have also started to get a fungal infection on my face, that too started very small and just got bigger and bigger, it went away on its own, but came back, could I have spread it, I am very careful about handwashing?)
What would be the best course of action?
I want to keep breastfeeding but I also want to take medication and have it go away.
What can happen if I leave it untreated for a while?
(I have also started to get a fungal infection on my face, that too started very small and just got bigger and bigger, it went away on its own, but came back, could I have spread it, I am very careful about handwashing?)
What would be the best course of action?
Thank you! I will go to the doc ASAP
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
Fungal infection thrive in moist, dark areas. They can easily spread to other parts of the body which explains the new infection in your face. With the presence of the pus and blisters, it is very important to treat it and prevent further secondary infection. However, with your continued breastfeeding, it would be best to see a dermatologist for proper evaluation and management. A culture may be needed to identify the organisms in the blister and to know which specific antibiotic it will respond to. Discuss your plans of breastfeeding so that the medication prescribed will be safe for your baby.
Try to avoid touching this area and to wash your hands often to prevent reinfection to other people especially your baby. Keep the area clean and dry. If you are going to take antibiotics, remember that you should follow the prescribed time and dose to prevent resistance. Fungal infection responds to medications but it may take some time to completely eradicate the infection.
Take care and keep us posted.
Fungal infection thrive in moist, dark areas. They can easily spread to other parts of the body which explains the new infection in your face. With the presence of the pus and blisters, it is very important to treat it and prevent further secondary infection. However, with your continued breastfeeding, it would be best to see a dermatologist for proper evaluation and management. A culture may be needed to identify the organisms in the blister and to know which specific antibiotic it will respond to. Discuss your plans of breastfeeding so that the medication prescribed will be safe for your baby.
Try to avoid touching this area and to wash your hands often to prevent reinfection to other people especially your baby. Keep the area clean and dry. If you are going to take antibiotics, remember that you should follow the prescribed time and dose to prevent resistance. Fungal infection responds to medications but it may take some time to completely eradicate the infection.
Take care and keep us posted.
any suggestions?
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