Foot fungus is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet, accompanied by an itchy rash. This fungus loves moisture and warmth - in other words, your shoes and feet are like the Promised Land for it. How to get rid of this fungus? Well, there are a lot of options!
Steps
Step 1. In mild cases, over-the-counter anti-fungal medications can be used
Lotrimin, Tinactin, and others are great as long as you use them as directed.
Step 2. Foot bath with vinegar
Cheap, effective, natural, can help even in the most advanced cases. The acid in the vinegar will kill the fungus and reduce the amount of alkaline on the skin, which will stop the fungus from growing.
Step 3. Essential oils
For example, peppermint and lavender are great for treating foot fungus. The main thing is to use these oils separately and NOT orally. Look online for advice on how to treat with these remedies.
Step 4. Check if you have foot fungus
If you have already tried everything, but nothing has helped, then it would be time to think about whether you are treating? The fact is that candidiasis manifests itself in the same way, but it is treated in a completely different way. How is the topic of another article.
Advice
- Soak your feet with vinegar, or at least dry your feet with a vinegar-soaked towel before bed.
- Buy breathable shoes, only wear them if they are dry.
- Perform treatment procedures daily until the fungus has passed. However, and then a few more days - already for a safety net.
- Talcum powder and powders for children will help to cope with excess moisture on the foot.
- Do you go to the pool or sauna? Walk there only in your own shoes. Shower pools, for example, have given birth to more than one type of fungus …
- The fungus that causes damage to the feet can settle in other places. However, he is treated in the same way.
- Feet, socks and shoes must be dry!
- The fungus must be treated wherever it is.