Hi, Im living in Uganda and seem to have got athletes foot, Ive tried all fungal creams including some from home (north America) it gets better for a couple of days and then get worse again.  Its starting to get itchy and painful with blisters.  Today the pharmacy prescribed me cephalexin, is this ok?  Will it work?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complaint Athletes Foot is a fungal infection of feet infecting the webs of toes and fingers of feet. It can occur due to accumulation of moisture and contamination with socks and clothing. It can also be contracted with other infected individuals and infected things in salons, swimming pools etc. It has to be treated with antifungal medications and other home remedies but as Cephalexin is an antibiotic it will not be able to cure fungal infection as it can cure only bacterial infection. You should avoid wearing very tight shoes and wear cotton socks. Dust antifungal powder between the toe webs before you wear socks and shoes. Wash your feet with a mild soap and water and pat Chat Doctor. . You can also soak your feet in a solution of one part vinegar and three parts of water. Epson salt water soaks can also e helpful. In case if it still does not resolve you might need oral antifungal medications like oral intake of Terminating or Fluconazole. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards.