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With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver

Home Remedies for Athlete Foot

Athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by fungus that may result in the scale and flake formation along with itch on the affected area. The fungus thrives on moist areas where people usually walk barefoot like those in showers, swimming pools, locker rooms, gyms and bathhouses. As the name suggests, the condition affects the feet and is quite contagious and can easily spread to the other parts of the body and also from one person to another. This may include the groin area and is also called tinea pedis. Nevertheless there are some effective home remedies for athlete foot.

Causes of Athlete Foot

The common condition that causes athlete foot are listed below:

Unhygienic condition
Feet being wet for a longer period
Fungal infection Athlete foot is a contagious condition that can easily spread in one of the following ways:
From one human to other human. This can occur and spread from direct contact with the person who is infected. However, it is seen that not all can carry the fungus and develop the symptoms of athlete foot.
From object to human. Contaminate floors, surfaces, shoes, mats, bed linens and rugs and other such surfaces can transmit the infection.
Animal to humans. Pets can also carry the fungus that causes athlete infection and can pass the infections to humans.

Symptoms of Athlete Foot

Although there are numerous symptoms and signs for athlete foot, a person suffering from the condition is not likely to get all of them. Some of these symptoms are:

Burn, sting and itch can be felt between the toes and also on the soles of the feet.
Blisters that can be itchy
The skin can crack and peel particularly between the soles of the feet and the toes.
The skin can be extremely dry especially on the bottom sides of the feet.
You can also observe that the toenails become thick, ragged, crumb and can also pull away the nail bed.

Apart from all these a fungal infection of the nail called onychomycosis can develop along with or without the symptoms of athlete foot.

Apart from the drugs and medication used for the treatment of athlete foot, you can also use some safe and effective home remedies for athlete foot.

Home Remedies for Athlete Foot using tee tree oil, vinegar and Listerine

One of the best home remedies for athlete foot is using tee tree oil. Use the oil everyday to see some effective results.
Another effective solution can be prepared by mixing a part of vinegar with four parts of warm water. Use this solution to soak the affected feet for almost half an hour. Use the solution twice a day to get some positive result.
Listerine can also be used to rub the feet two times a day. This helps to reduce the symptoms associated with athlete feet. You need not rinse the feet with the solution. This treatment is effective for both adults and children.

Home Remedies for Athlete Foot using baking soda, boric acid

A medicinal solution can be prepared using baking soda. You can simply add a little amount of baking soda in water and soak your feet in the solution for at least half and hour. This changes the pH level of the skin.
In addition to this, sprinkle baking soda on the socks and shoes that will prevent the sweating of the feet and also neutralize the texture of the skin. This is in fact the best home remedies for athlete foot.
Another alternate method is the application of boric acid that can be very helpful for the treatment of athlete foot.

Home Remedies for Athlete Foot using cinnamon and garlic

Cinnamon is a good treatment for athlete foot. In a four cup of water use 8 to 10 broken sticks of cinnamon and allow it to boil until the water is reduced to half. Simmer it for five minutes and allow it to cool before using it in the foot bath. Nevertheless, cinnamon can also be used to treat fungal and yeast infection.
Garlic has some disinfectant property and you can use them by simply rubbing a clove of raw garlic on the affected area or prepare a paste of garlic. This can be used and applied on the fungus for about half an hour.

Home Remedies for Athlete Foot using dimethyl sulfoxide and myrrh oil

The dimethyl sulfoxide is one of the simple home remedies for athlete foot that is effective in killing the fungus from the athlete foot.
Myrrh oil is beneficial remedy for athlete foot. For this you simply need a combination of lavender and myrrh which acts as anti-fungal drug. This is effective for dry and cracked skin which is commonly associated with athlete foot.
Mix ten drops of myrrh oil to 1/4 cup of Aloe Vera juice and make a solution. This should be applied on the affected area for three times a day. This is one of the well-known home remedies for athlete foot.

Home Remedies for Athlete Foot using grapefruit, yogurt and olive oil

Grapes have antimicrobial properties and are a good disinfectant. The extract of the grapes fruit seed mix it with water can be directly used on the affected area.
Application of yogurt can also be effective. Apply yogurt on the fungus and keep it overnight. Wash it off and after proper dry of the feet, sprinkle some antifungal powder.
A mixture of olive oil, rosemary oil and thyme oil is one of the fastest home remedies for athlete foot and also provides a quick relief for the burning sensation associated with such kind of condition.

In addition to these remedies maintain good personal hygiene of the feet as they are important part of the body.

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