Tinea Pedis
Tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot, is dermatophyte infection of foot skin. It may affect toe webs, create dry scale across the sole or produce itchy blisters, and can coexist with fungal nails.
Grifulvin V
250mg
Grifulvin V is griseofulvin 250mg tablets for tinea capitis, tinea corporis and tinea pedis. It binds microtubular proteins and disrupts the mitotic spindle.
Key points
- White macerated toe webs, itching and scale suggest tinea, but eczema, contact reactions and bacterial toe-web infection can look similar.
- Cracks can allow cellulitis, especially in people with diabetes, poor circulation or immune suppression.
- Topical antifungals treat many cases; widespread, recurrent or nail-associated disease needs review before oral treatment.
Catalogue matches do not confirm athlete’s foot or show that an antifungal is suitable.
What supports recovery and reduces recurrence?
Drying between toes, changing damp socks, rotating footwear and avoiding shared towels can reduce moisture and reinfection. Feet should still be washed gently; harsh chemicals can damage the skin barrier.
How is medicine selected?
Terbinafine is one topical option for susceptible dermatophytes. Oral treatment is not routine for a small toe-web rash and requires assessment of diagnosis, liver health, interactions and nail involvement.
When to seek urgent care
Seek prompt care for rapidly spreading redness, warmth, swelling, pus, red streaking, fever, black tissue or a new foot wound in someone with diabetes or poor circulation.