• What is the most effective treatment for tinea pedis (athlete's foot)? 

    Markova, Tsveti; Johnson, E. Diane (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2002)
    Topical therapy is effective for tinea pedis. Topical terbinafine has a 70% cure rate, is available over the counter (OTC), and requires only 1 to 2 weeks of therapy. Two other OTC topicals, tolnaftate and miconazole, ...