Let’s face it, athlete’s foot is not something very enjoyable to have. The people who deal with athlete’s foot normally deal with uncomfortable symptoms such as itchiness, dry scaly skin, cracked heels, and small blisters. In order to get athlete’s foot you will need to have contact with the fungus. If areas of your feet, such as the skin in between your toes is warm and damp, the fungus can grow and develop into athlete’s foot.
Did you know that there is more than one type of athlete’s foot conditions? One that causes severe dryness known as moccasin-type; another known as vesicular which forms blisters; and the most severe, ulcerative which attacks the feet in larger areas.
Athlete’s foot can be contagious. The infection can be spread in damp or moist places such as public pools, a health club locker room, or even a nail salon. For people who have had athlete’s foot before, older people, or those with weakened immune systems are more prone to get it again or have a recurring infection.
What are some natural cures for athlete’s foot?
This infection is very persistent and can be hard to cure. However there are some remedies you can try to help you get rid of and alleviate the symptoms. These are some that have been said to help you get rid of athlete’s foot perhaps once and for all.
- Make sure to wear the right shoes. This means you need to wear shoes that are well ventilated. Those who have athlete’s foot should wear open toe shoes and make sure to rotate shoes if you need to wear closed toe shoes.
- Take supplements that help to boost your immune system. Those who have weak immune systems are more prone to getting infections.
- Soak feet in a cinnamon bath. All you need to do is to boil some water and add a couple of cinnamon sticks. When the water is cool enough, soak feet for at least five to ten minutes.
- Pour some baking soda or cornstarch into your shoes to help them dry. Even when you think your shoes are dry they may not be. The baking soda will help ensure to eliminate the moisture.
- Exercise is another great way to help fight off the infection. When you exercise you help the blood circulation. Since your extremities such as your hands and feet have less circulation, exercise can help pump the blood and speed up the healing process.
- Be diligent with your clothing and towels. Don’t wipe the other parts of your body with the same towel you used to dry your feet since the infection can spread. Also make sure keep clothes and sock dry. Change out of them if they get sweaty or damp.
- Do a vinegar bath for your feet once a week. Vinegar helps to kill the bacteria as well. Mix two parts water and one part white vinegar.
- Make sure to use anti-bacterial wipes or bleach to kill bacteria on your feet. These will definitely be helpful when you are in public places.
