How to treat athlete's foot with home remedies
Athlete's foot is a foot fungus, afungal infection appearing in the spaces located between the toes or on the soles of the feet. These fungi thrive in warm moist areas and the feet, where there is excessive sweating and these being often in closed shoes, are prone to infection. Among the main symptoms of these foot fungi are itching, redness and burning or stinging. Given its manifestation it is necessary to see a doctor to have him or her prescribe appropriate treatment, but we can also make use of certain anti fungal properties present in some natural products so to combat these. In this OneHowTo article we share how to treat athlete's foot with home remedies.
Steps to follow:
A popular home remedy for treating athlete's foot is the application of apple cider vinegar which changes the PH levels in the skin helping fight fungal growth. Mix an equal quantity of apple cider vinegar with warm water in a bowl. Enter perfectly clean feet and leave to soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Dry your feet thoroughly at the end and repeat this treatment twice daily for good results.
Tea tree oil is a powerful natural anti-fungal, making it ideal for treating skin conditions caused by bacteria and fungi. To cure athlete's foot you just have to evenly mix tea tree oil with olive oil and apply the mixture with a cotton swab in the affected areas. Repeat the treatment twice a day and see how slowly swelling, redness and itching is reduced.
Another very effective natural oil against foot fungus is lavender oil which you can apply following the previous procedure.
Another natural ingredient with potent anti-fungal properties is cinnamon, making it useful to treat athlete's foot and nail fungus or yellow toenails. Prepare a herbal tea by boiling 6 cinnamon sticks in 6 cups of water and leave to cool slightly. When ready, dip your feet into the mixture and leave to rest for 20 minutes.
Aloe vera is a plant with many heath benefits and we can emphasizes that it is an excellent home remedy for relieving symptoms of athlete's foot whilst protecting the skin tissue. If you want to try it you only need to spread onto the infected areas a little aloe vera twice a day.
Topical use of garlic is considered an effective natural remedy for fungal infections, which can be used to speed up the healing of athlete's foot. It is best to boil five cloves of garlic in water. When the water is tepid submerge the feet in the mixture, leaving them to soak for about 15 minutes.
Besides knowing of these effective home remedies it will be appropriate to implement some measures to help prevent athlete's foot and other fungal infections. Dry feet thoroughly after bathing, use bathroom footwear in bathrooms and public pools, wear shoes with foot ventilation and apply antifungal powders if you are prone to infection.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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