There’s a reason that prescriptions from your doctor’s office are typically the most effective when it comes to treating stubborn skin conditions like athlete’s foot. But after a little bit of digging, we found that there may be an over-the-counter cream formulated with prescription-level power that could save you a trip to the doctor to finally vanquish your itching, redness and flaking once and for all.
Unsurprisingly, this aforementioned potent wonder is made by Lotrimin, a recognized and trusted name in the world of antifungal treatments. But, unlike other products in the brand’s extensive lineup, Lotrimin Ultra promises to be a prescription-strength formula containing a 1% concentration of butenafine hydrochloride, a clinically proven antifungal ingredient for skin. There’s also a series of trusted hydrators in the formula, like glycerin and white petroleum, to help heal cracked and compromised skin that is more susceptible to infection.
It’s an effective combination that promises to get rid of all the burning, redness, cracking and itching in just one week —even in difficult areas like between the toes — while also preventing future fungal infections from developing.
As one Amazon reviewer said, after dealing with a case of athlete’s foot on and off for six years, this was the only product that managed to clear it up in just two weeks, and it hasn’t returned for eight months. “It has changed my life,” they wrote.
