Pediatric Athlete’s Foot Treatment in Fredericksburg, VA

Help for Pediatric Athlete’s Foot with DoorStep Urgent Care

Athlete’s foot in children is a common fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet, often causing itchy feet, peeling skin, redness, cracking between the toes, and discomfort when walking. Athlete’s foot can affect toddlers, young children, and teens, especially after sports seasons, spending time in swimming pools, locker rooms, or wearing sweaty shoes. 

The Children’s Clinic of Fredericksburg provides pediatric athlete’s foot treatment through DoorStep Urgent Care, allowing a pediatric provider to evaluate your child’s symptoms at home and start safe, effective antifungal treatment without the stress of an urgent care visit.

How Is Athlete’s Foot Treated in Kids?

Treatment for athlete’s foot in kids typically includes child-safe antifungal creams or sprays designed to eliminate the fungal infection and relieve symptoms like itching and peeling skin. Some children may require prescription antifungal medication if the foot fungus is severe or does not improve with over-the-counter options. 

Our pediatric providers explain how to treat athlete’s foot in children, how often to apply medication, how long athlete’s foot lasts in kids, and how to prevent recurrence, all during a convenient in-home DoorStep Urgent Care visit.

Does My Child Need to See a Doctor for Athlete’s Foot?

Parents should seek pediatric medical care if a child’s athlete’s foot does not improve within several days, continues to spread, becomes painful, or shows signs of infection, such as swelling, drainage, or fever. Persistent foot fungus in children can worsen or lead to secondary skin infections if left untreated. 

DoorStep Urgent Care offers prompt access to a pediatric doctor for athlete’s foot, enabling families to address symptoms promptly without unnecessary delays or exposure to other illnesses. 

Athlete’s foot is contagious and can easily spread among children through shared floors, towels, socks, shoes, locker room surfaces, and swimming areas. Kids with untreated athlete’s foot can pass foot fungus to siblings or teammates.