Athletes foot
Remedy Solution on 1st, 2007 Athlete’s Foot (or Tines pedis) is caused by a fungus called dermatophytes, a fungal infection on the foot which lives on the skin’s dead cells. It is a contagious skin infection that occurs mainly between the toe fingers.
Symptoms
The most common symptom of athlete’s foot is the itching between the toe fingers. Sometimes white lesions and moist appears between the toe fingers. The patient may experience a burning sensation in their toes, and may suffer from blisters and inflammation of the skin. Redness and traces of scales are visible and this may also create a pungent smell from the toe.
Causes
Tines pedis fungus thrives most on places with high humidity conditions. They are mostly found on feet because of the enclose space between the footwear and the feet, and unsanitary public places like swimming pool, showers, and bathrooms provides a suitable environment for the fungus to grow. Sharing socks or shoes with an infected person will allow the transfer disease. Infection may also occur through pet interaction for there are instances that they carry the fungus on their fur.
Home Remedies
White Vinegar: Make a solution made of one part of white vinegar to four parts of water is as effective as a commercially available anti-fungal powder. Soak your feet to it for 20 to 30 minutes twice day, and then sprinkle a proper amount of baking soda in your feet, focusing mainly between your toe fingers to target those hidden areas susceptible to the disease. Rinse your feet after fifteen minutes.
Tea Tree Oil: Rub a generous amount of tea tree oil in between your toe finger for it contains antifungal properties.
Antiseptic mouthwash: Soak your feet in an antiseptic mouthwash such as Listerine for immediate relief from itching or burning,
Cornstarch: Sprinkle some cornstarch in your feet to keep your fingers dry. Cornstarch is effective in soaking moisture
Diets
Avoid eating bakery products and products that have high yeast content.
Avoid alcohol, sugar, sodas and grains.
Have a healthy and balanced diet by avoiding fried, greasy and processed foods and switching to a diet consisting of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.
You can eat raw garlic or include it in when you’re preparing your meals since garlic has a good anti-fungal property
Suggestions
Always keep your feet dry by using antiperspirant or hair dryer rather than towels when drying your feet. Use anti-fungal powder rather than creams.
Choose socks that are made of cotton.
Clean your shoes from inside using a paper or a cotton cloth. Use only footwear made of natural fibers.
Use mild soaps instead of deodorants when washing your feet.
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