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Skin, Foot and Nail Fungus – Antifungal Creams, Sprays and Nail Lacquers

Fungal infections of the skin, feet and nails are common and spread easily in swimming pools, saunas and changing rooms, and through shared towels and footwear. This category, part of Skin care, offers creams, sprays, solutions, nail lacquers and nail kits: Mycofin (terbinafine) cream and spray, Canesten cream and solution (clotrimazole), Kansen cream, Daktanol, Lamisil, the Mycosan nail kit and athlete's foot treatment, Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment, Nailner, Mycobact spray and Dr Plant foot and nail products.

Products for vaginal yeast infection (candida) are in a separate category: products for vaginal fungal discomfort.

How to recognise fungal infection of the feet, nails and skin

Where Most common signs What is usually used
Between the toes and on the sole (athlete's foot) Itching, burning, redness, peeling and white, soggy skin between the toes; sometimes cracked skin and odour An antifungal cream, spray or solution (e.g. Mycofin spray, Canesten, Kansen, Daktanol, Mycosan athlete's foot treatment)
Nails (onychomycosis) The nail turns yellow, white or brown, thickens, becomes brittle and crumbles; usually starts on the big toe Nail lacquers, serums and kits (Mycosan, Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment, Nailner); for advanced infection a doctor may prescribe tablets
Body skin and groin A red, round patch with a clear edge that itches and spreads outwards; redness and itching in the groin A cream or spray with terbinafine, clotrimazole or miconazole, as directed

How long does treatment take?

  • Skin and foot fungus: usually 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the product – continue for a few days after symptoms disappear, as the leaflet says
  • Nail fungus: treatment takes months, until a healthy nail has fully grown out (toenails grow slowly, up to a year)
  • For nails, regularity is key – apply the product daily or as scheduled in the leaflet, and file the nail with a separate file not used on healthy nails
  • If both skin and nails are affected, treat both, as fungus spreads from one to the other

Medicines and medical devices – what is the difference?

Our range includes over-the-counter medicines (e.g. creams and sprays with terbinafine, clotrimazole or miconazole), prescription medicines (terbinafine tablets, prescribed and monitored by a doctor) and medical devices and cosmetic products for nails and feet. Read the leaflet before use and check which body area and age the product is intended for.

How to prevent fungus from coming back

  • Dry your feet thoroughly after showering, especially between the toes
  • Wear cotton socks and change them daily; air and alternate your shoes
  • For heavy sweating use a foot powder or spray – see products against foot odour
  • Wear flip-flops at pools, saunas and changing rooms
  • Do not share towels, socks, shoes or nail tools

Pharmacist's advice

Foot fungus responds to creams and sprays within a few weeks, but often returns if treatment stops as soon as the itching does. Continue for as long as the leaflet says and take care of your shoes and socks at the same time.

See a doctor if several nails or the nail root are affected, if there is no improvement after 2–4 weeks, if pain, swelling or pus appear, or if you have diabetes, a weakened immune system or poor circulation in the legs. For children and pregnant women, always agree on treatment with a doctor or pharmacist.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

Frequently asked questions

What is best for nail fungus?
For milder changes on one or a few nails, nail lacquers and kits are used (e.g. Mycosan, Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment, Nailner), applied patiently every day for months. When several nails or the nail root are affected, a doctor may prescribe tablets.

How is athlete's foot treated?
With an antifungal cream, spray or solution applied to clean, dry skin between the toes and on the sole for as many days as the leaflet says. Dry feet, fresh socks and aired shoes are just as important.

Is nail fungus contagious?
Yes. It spreads through direct contact, wet floors in pools and changing rooms, towels, socks, shoes and nail tools. That is why every family member should have their own tools.

How long does it take to treat nail fungus?
Usually several months – until a healthy nail has grown out completely. For toenails this can take up to a year.


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