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What You Have To Do
- Take a teaspoon of turmeric powder and add a few drops of water to it to make a paste.
- Apply the paste to the affected foot.
- Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and wash it off with water.
Self-care
The best athlete's foot remedy usually depends on the severity of the case. If you have a fairly mild form of athlete's foot, which is a condition caused by a fungus, you may find that over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal creams, sprays, lotions, and powders work well.
What is the fastest cure for athletes foot?
Natural Home Remedies for Athlete's Foot
- Garlic. Eat some garlic! It has antifungal properties. ...
- Yogurt. One of the greatest of all fungus-fighting foods in your fridge is yogurt that contains live acidophilus.
- Lemon. This remedy will help you in the sweaty foot-odor department. ...
- Vinegar. Soak your feet in 1 cup vinegar to 2 quarts water for 15 to 30 minutes every night. ...
How do I choose the best athlete's foot remedy?
10 Ways To Treat Athlete's Foot Naturally Garlic Cloves. The common kitchen garlic is good for treating athlete's foot infection. ... Tea Tree Oil. The tea tree oil extract is produced from the Australian tea tree. ... Iodine Mixed And Hydrogen Peroxide. ... Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) Yes, that's right - ordinary baking soda can be used to treat that fungal infection. ... Vinegar and Baking Soda. ... More items...
What are some home remedies for athletes feet?
Do home treatments for athlete's foot really work?
What is the fastest way to cure athlete's foot?
Hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide can effectively kill the fungus on the surface level of the foot, as well as any surface bacteria that could cause an infection. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the affected area. Note that it may sting, and it should bubble, especially if you have open wounds.
What kills athlete's foot the best?
Best Spray: Lamisil AT Antifungal Spray for Athletes Foot The leading brands in athlete's foot products—Lotrimin and Lamisil—also top the list for best spray treatment.
What is the best home remedy for athlete's foot?
Tea Tree Oil Because it can kill some types of bacteria and fungus, people have used it as a home remedy for many years. When rubbed into the skin twice a day, tea tree oil can reduce the itching, scaling, swelling, and burning of athlete's foot.
How do you treat chronic athlete's foot?
Use warm, soapy water and rinse and dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes. Apply a medicated foot powder (Tinactin, Gold Bond, others) or other medicated powder (Lotrimin AF, Zeasorb, others) if you're prone to athlete's foot. Change socks regularly.
How do you get rid of stubborn athlete's foot?
After washing and drying your feet, apply an antifungal product. The antifungal terbinafine (Lamisil AT) has been shown to be very effective. Another option is clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF). You may need to experiment to find the product and formulation — ointment, gel, cream, lotion, powder or spray — that work for you.
Can hydrogen peroxide cure athlete's foot?
It may sound like a dangerous chemical, but hydrogen peroxide is an effective home remedy for treating athlete's foot. The chemical works by killing all surface bacteria and funguses on the skin.
Why wont my athletes foot go away?
Call your healthcare provider if your athlete's foot: Doesn't improve or go away with treatment. Looks infected (red, purple, gray or white skin; irritation and swelling). Spreads to other areas of your body.
How I cured my athlete's foot naturally?
Many natural or home remedies can be helpful in killing the fungus that causes athlete's foot.Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) Share on Pinterest Studies suggest that tea tree oil may help to kill fungi. ... Garlic. ... Hydrogen peroxide with iodine. ... Hair dryer and talcum powder. ... Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Is rubbing alcohol good for athlete's foot?
Rubbing Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar In addition, soaking the feet in a bath of 70% rubbing alcohol will help dry the skin out, and likewise kill the invading fungus. The alcohol is not, however, effective against spores. Vinegar in some cases has killed the fungus and is effective against spores.
What causes athlete's foot to flare up?
Causes of athlete's foot Fungi thrive in damp, dark, and warm places, especially locker rooms, showers, and areas around swimming pools. Wearing shoes while exercising creates a dark, warm, and moist place that is ideal for fungal growth.
Why do I constantly get athlete's foot?
Factors that increase your risk of getting athlete's foot include: visiting public places barefoot, especially locker rooms, showers, and swimming pools. sharing socks, shoes, or towels with an infected person. wearing tight, closed-toe shoes.
Can you buy lamisil over-the-counter?
Is Lamisil (terbinafine) available over-the-counter? The topical versions of Lamisil (terbinafine) (cream, gel, and spray) are available over-the-counter, but Lamisil (terbinafine) tablets are available by prescription only.
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