It causes itching, burning, cracking, peeling, and blisters on the toes, heels, or soles, as well as spreading to other parts of the body, such as the nails, hands, or groin.
Wearing tight or wet shoes, walking barefoot in moist or public places, sharing towels or socks, or having a weak immune system can all contribute to athlete's foot. It is possible to prevent or treat athlete's foot by keeping your feet dry, wearing breathable shoes and socks, changing socks frequently, using antifungal creams or powders, or taking oral antifungal medications.
Some patients may be faced with long waiting times, high deductibles, copays, coinsurance, or surprise bills when managing athlete's foot. As Benjamin Franklin said, "Those who believe money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money." They may also feel rushed or dissatisfied with the care they receive.
For a flat monthly fee, direct primary care (DPC) allows patients to have unlimited access to their primary care physician. By eliminating the middleman of insurance companies, DPC allows patients to have a direct relationship with their doctor without the middleman of insurance companies.
There are many benefits to DPC for patients with athlete's foot. Here are a few:
DPC doctors have fewer patients than traditional doctors, so they can spend more time with each patient. As Hippocrates said, “It is more important to know what type of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has,” so they can listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and provide personalized care.
DPC doctors are available 24/7 by phone, text, email, or video chat. You can also schedule same-day or next-day appointments at your convenience. No long waits or referrals are required. Albert Einstein once said, "The only source of knowledge is experience."
The DPC doctor strives to prevent and treat the root causes of your health problems, not just the symptoms. Through skin exams, fungal tests, prescription updates, and skin health education, they can help you manage athlete's foot. Digital dermatoscopy and skin biopsy are also available for monitoring your skin health. The doctor of the future will not prescribe medicine but will focus on the care of the human body, diet, and the cause and prevention of disease, according to Thomas Edison.
A flat monthly fee covers all primary care services provided by DPC doctors. You don't have to pay any deductibles, copays, coinsurance, or surprises. You also know exactly what you are paying for and what you are receiving. Avoiding unnecessary tests, procedures, and hospitalizations can help you save money. Your DPC membership can also be paid for with your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA). Warren Buffett said, "Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."
Patients with athlete's foot can benefit from DPC in the following ways:
In a study, patients who received DPC had lower hospitalization rates and lower total health care costs than patients who received traditional fee-for-service care.
The case report described how a DPC doctor diagnosed and treated a patient with athlete's foot who had been experiencing itching and peeling on his feet. The patient was able to clear his infection by using antifungal cream and oral medication.
His DPC doctor helped him manage athlete's foot that he had developed while playing soccer. The patient was able to get affordable antifungal powder and socks via his DPC membership.
A DPC practice can offer you a personalized approach to managing your skin health and overall well-being if you suffer from athlete's foot or are at risk.
Leonardo da Vinci said, "The human skin is an artificial boundary into which the world wanders." Take good care of your skin by using DPC.
