Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal skin infection that causes itching, burning, and cracked, peeling skin, most often between the toes. Many cases clear with over-the-counter antifungal cream, but a rash that keeps coming back, spreads or looks infected should be checked. Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, treats athlete’s foot in Westmont, IL.
People with diabetes or a weak immune system should have foot infections checked early, since small breaks in the skin can lead to bigger problems.
MedlinePlus lists these common signs:
The fungi that cause athlete’s foot grow in warm, damp places. The CDC notes they spread through locker room and shower floors, pools, shared towels and direct skin contact. Tight shoes, sweaty feet and walking barefoot in shared spaces raise the risk.
A provider examines your feet and asks about symptoms, footwear and what you have already tried. Most cases are diagnosed by looking at the skin. If the diagnosis is unclear, a simple skin scraping test may be used.
Treatment may include over-the-counter or prescription antifungal medicine. More stubborn or widespread cases may need prescription treatment. MedlinePlus advises continuing antifungal treatment for 1 to 2 weeks after the skin clears to help keep it from coming back. The CDC warns that steroid creams alone can make fungal infections worse.
We also check for bacterial skin infection, which may need different treatment, and share practical prevention tips:
Get seen promptly if your foot becomes swollen, warm and red, or if red streaks spread up the leg. These can be signs of a bacterial infection. See a provider if symptoms do not improve after 2 to 4 weeks of self-care, or right away if you have diabetes and notice any foot wound.
Go to the nearest emergency room for a fast-spreading red area with fever or chills.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for chest pain or pressure, severe trouble breathing, sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, sudden trouble speaking or seeing, fainting or severe confusion, a seizure, or heavy bleeding.
Athletes, gym-goers and swimmers visit us for foot care from nearby communities, including:
Distances are straight-line miles. Neighbors in our home town can read more on our Westmont, IL urgent care page.
We work with most major plans, from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Medicare, CountyCare and State of Illinois Benefit Plans. The full list is on our cost and insurance page. Please call (630) 324-6825 to confirm your plan before your visit.
For patients without insurance, we post self-pay urgent care pricing: a general visit starts at $125, with any extra tests explained up front.
Both of our locations are open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The main clinic is at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL 60559. Our second location, inside Jewel-Osco, is at 4 E Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559. Walk-ins are welcome, or check in online before you leave home.
Yes. It can spread through shared floors, towels, shoes and skin contact. It can also spread to your own toenails, hands or groin.
Stopping treatment too soon and damp footwear are common reasons. Keep treating for 1 to 2 weeks after the skin looks clear.
Yes. People with diabetes should have foot skin problems checked early.
No. Walk in, or check in online for athlete’s foot care.
Sources: MedlinePlus: Athlete’s Foot, CDC: Ringworm Basics, MedlinePlus: Athlete’s Foot overview.
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Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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