0
No, you need an antifungal, not an antibiotic.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoyes yes it can
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can athletes foot be treated by antibiotics?
no it's a fungal infection so is treated with fungal medications such as lamisil etc..
Can you treat athletes foot with antibiotics?
No. Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal infection. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections. Fungus and bacteria are two completely different germs, so antibiotics won't work. Athlete's foot can be treated with over-the-counter anti-fungal sprays or creams.
Is athletes foot deadly?
I'm pretty sure that athletes foot is not deadly.
How are bacterial and fungal infections treated?
They are treated with antibiotics. <-----------Fungal infections are NOT treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.
What skin disorder can be treated with antibiotics?
Any skin disease caused by Bacteria can be treated by antibiotics e.g.boils .Allergies can't be treated by antibiotics .
Can athletes foot cause death?
No....its just athletes foot
Small white bump surrounded by red ring itchy on forearm?
sounds alot like ringworm...this can be treated with athletes foot cream if that is what it is.
What are Pathogens that cannot be treated by antibiotics?
Antibiotics will not work in viruses.
What type of infections can be treated with antibiotics?
Bacteria
How are people treated for the black plague?
Today, they are treated with antibiotics.
How are hemophilus infections treated?
Hemophilus infections are treated with antibiotics.
Does antibiotics cure bacteria?
Bacteria are treated with antibiotics and viruses are treated with antiviral medications.
