The fungal infection on your heel may be an ankle, a relatively common and very treatable condition, and your doctor may prescribe a topical antifungal that will allow you to apply directly to the affected skin. . Clotrimazole, miconazole nitrate, terbinafine hydrochloride, ciclopirox, econazole, ketoconazole and oxycampazole are commonly used antifungal agents for the treatment of athlete's foot. The specific product prescribed by your doctor will depend on the exact location and extent of your infection. In severe cases, you may need to take a more potent antifungal medication orally. These drugs may have significant side effects. Start with your doctor to discuss the pros and cons of all available prescription drugs.
A man with an ankle placed his foot on a blue towel. (Source: nebari / iStock / Getty Images) The fungal infection on your heel may be an ankle, a relatively common and very treatable condition that your doctor may A topical antifungal drug will be prescribed that can be applied directly to the affected skin. Clotrimazole, miconazole nitrate, terbinafine hydrochloride, ciclopirox, econazole, ketoconazole and oxycampazole are commonly used antifungal agents for the treatment of athlete's foot. The specific product prescribed by your doctor will depend on the exact location and extent of your infection. In severe cases, you may need to take a more potent antifungal medication orally. This medication may cause serious side effects. Before you start using it, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of all available prescription drugs.
