See a provider online for same-day athlete's foot treatment

$29 / message visit  |   $49 / video visit

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What You Need to Do

  • Select Your Concern & Book

    Choose your health concern (like hair loss or weight) and answer a few quick questions. Pick a time that works for you.

  • Meet Your Provider

    Chat or video call with a licensed provider who will assess your condition and prescribe treatment if needed.

  • Get Your Treatment

    Get care for common conditions—and if medication is needed, prescriptions can be sent directly to your pharmacy or delivered to your door (where available).

  • Get Ongoing Support

    Stay connected with follow-up care to track progress and adjust your treatment if necessary.

Difference Between Prescription and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Dry Scalp Treatments

Athlete’s foot — or tinea pedis — develops when a group of fungi called dermatophytes infect the skin on your feet. These fungi thrive in warm, moist areas like shoes, locker rooms, and showers. The infection can lead to itching, redness, peeling, and scaling between the toes or on the soles of the feet.

How do athlete's foot creams work?

  • Athlete’s foot creams help treat the infection by relieving symptoms like itching and burning, stopping the fungal growth, and preventing the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people. These creams also help lower the risk of secondary bacterial infections caused by scratching or broken skin.
  • At iVisitDoc, our healthcare providers typically recommend applying the antifungal cream once or twice daily for 1 to 6 weeks, depending on the severity of the infection and the medication prescribed.
  • If you’re unsure which treatment is right for you, you can speak with an iVisitDoc provider for personalized care and prescription options.

Is Pay-per-Virtual visit right for you?

  • You’re between 18 and 64 years old

  • You have an itchy or scaly rash on your foot or between your toes

  • You do not have uncontrolled diabetes or a weakened immune system

  • The infection has not spread to other parts of your body

Common Medications for athlete's foot

  • Your iVisitDoc provider will decide if a topical antifungal cream is right for you based on your symptoms and medical history.
  • If prescribed, you can fill your medication at any pharmacy of your choice. iVisitDoc also helps coordinate with your insurance to keep costs clear and manageable.
  • Oral antifungal medications aren’t offered through virtual visits, since they require lab tests to monitor liver function.

Over-the-counter creams

• Butenafine 1% cream (Lotrimin Ultra, Mentax)
• Clotrimazole cream 1% (Desenex, Lotrimin)
• Terbinafine cream 1% (Lamisil)

Prescription creams

• Ciclopirox cream or gel 0.77% (Loprox)
• Econazole cream 1% (Spectazole)
• Ketoconazole cream 2%

Pro Tip

Start with lifestyle adjustments—like avoiding trigger foods, elevating your head while sleeping, and eating smaller meals. Medications work best when paired with healthy habits.

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Your questions answered

iVisitDoc Care & Access

iVisitDoc offers fast, convenient care for athlete’s foot through message-based or video visits. A licensed provider will assess your symptoms and may prescribe an antifungal cream if appropriate — no in-person visit required.

Yes. iVisitDoc accepts many major insurance plans after your pay-per-visit. You can enter your insurance details when booking, and we’ll let you know if your visit or prescription is covered. Self-pay options are also available.

If your provider determines your case needs in-person care or lab testing, they’ll explain why and recommend next steps. You won’t be charged unless your visit is reviewed and accepted by a provider.

Yes. After your visit, you can message your provider with any questions or concerns related to your treatment plan directly through your iVisitDoc account.

If refills are available for your treatment, your provider will include them in your prescription. If you need a new evaluation, simply start a follow-up visit with iVisitDoc.

Your privacy and safety are a top priority. iVisitDoc uses HIPAA-compliant technology to protect your personal and medical data. All health information is securely stored and shared only with your consent.

About Athlete’s Foot

  • Keep feet clean and thoroughly dry, especially between the toes — fungi thrive in warm, moist areas. American Academy of Dermatology+2Penn Medicine+2

  • Wear sandals or shower shoes in public wet areas (locker rooms, pool decks), and avoid going barefoot in those spots. American Academy of Dermatology+1

  • Change your socks daily (more often if sweaty), choose breathable shoes and alternate pairs so they dry out; avoid synthetic shoes that trap moisture. Mayo Clinic+1

  • Do not share shoes, socks, towels, or linens with others; treat infected footwear and keep surfaces (floors, showers) clean.

Nail fungus (onychomycosis) often involves deeper infection and slower response than the skin form (Tinea pedis). It may require in‑person evaluation, lab tests, or longer treatment courses. Therefore, a simple pay‑per‑visit skin‑only telehealth visit may not be appropriate for nail‑based fungal infections — your provider will determine if you’re a candidate or if a referral is needed.