Home Remedies For Athletes Foot That Give Amazing Results
Alternative MedicineSeptember 3, 2012Written by Aiden Smith836 views
Fungal infection of the foot which is caused by dermatophytes fungus is known as athlete's foot. Some of the common symptoms are itching, burning sensation, white and moist lesions, blisters, inflammation, pain, pungent smell, redness and scales on toe and many more. This ailment is cause due to the growth of the fungus.
Home Remedies
There are several remedies for athlete's foot which are simple to use and are quite safe to try with no risk of side effects. Some of the popular home remedies for this problem which are being used since a very long time and have proved to be quite effective in many cases are:
1. One of the most effective home remedies for athlete's foot is the use of honey and brewer's yeast. All you need to do is apply a mixture of honey and brewer's yeast on the affected area two times in a day.
2. Take some water and then add forty drops of tea tree oil in this water. Now soak your feet in this solution and wait for about ten minutes. Later use a towel to dry your feet and then use a hair dryer to make it completely free from any kind of moisture. This is one of the most efficient home remedies for athlete's foot.
3. Take some hot water and then add half cup of Clorox and one cup of Epsom salt in it. Now soak the affected area in this water for about twenty minutes three times in a day. Repeat this process on daily basis to get better results.
4. You can use alcohol, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or tea tree oil to treat this ailment. All you have to do is take a cotton ball and soak it in any one of these solutions. Now rub the affected area with this cotton ball.
5. Apple cider vinegar is also very effective in treating athlete's foot. Take equal amount of apple cider vinegar and water and mix them together. Now use this mixture to rinse the affected area. This home remedy will kill the fungus responsible for the infection and will prove to be very beneficial in treating this ailment.
6. Cornstarch can also be used to treat athlete's foot. All you need to do is put some cornstarch on the affected region of your feet before putting on your socks and shoes.
7. Olive leaf extract is also one of the most effective home remedies for athlete's foot. It is known to have antiviral properties and can be applied on the affected area on regular basis.
8. Try to keep your feet dry and keep it away from moisture as moisture can cause further growth of the fungus.
9. Garlic is known to have antibiotic properties and can prove to be very beneficial in treating athlete's foot. Just take some raw cloves of garlic and crush them. Now rub these crushed garlic cloves on the affected area and wait for half an hour. Later wash with water.
These were some of the most effective and popular home remedies for athlete's foot which are simple, cost-effective and safe to use.
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