A solution and a method by which the solution is used to treat and prevent recurrent interdigital tinea pedis (athletes foot). The solution contains a high concentration alcohol which serves as an antifungal agent and a fragrance dissolved in the alcohol which serves as a deodorant and masks the alcohol scent in public. The solution is topically applied (e.g., sprayed) on a users wet foot and between his toes. The alcohol in the solution evaporates to remove the moisture between the toes so as to combat the athletes foot disease. In a preferred embodiment, the solution has a concentration of alcohol lying in a range of between 70% to 90% and a concentration of fragrance lying in a range between 0.5% to 1.0%. The remainder of the solution is ideally water.