Athlete's foot home remedy

Athlete's foot (Tinea Pedis, Pedis is a Latin word for foot) is a skin disease caused by a fungus, usually occurring between the toes. The fungus lives on the skin and breeds under warm, moist conditions. Athlete foot is more common during hot weather and sweaty footwear is usually the culprit. Adult males suffer most often from this condition.

The fungus most commonly attacks the feet because shoes create a warm, dark, and humid environment which encourages fungus growth. The warmth and dampness of areas around swimming pools, showers, and locker rooms, are also breeding grounds for fungi. Because the infection was common among athletes who used these facilities frequently, the term athlete's foot became popular.

Athlete's foot home remedy
Keep your feet clean and dry. Wash and thoroughly dry the affected area twice each day. Use a cool compress to stop the inflammation, ease the pain and lessen itching.

Soak your feet in a saltwater bath (two teaspoons of salt to one pint of water) five to 10 minutes, twice a day.

Apply a paste of baking soda and water in between your toes and to the soles of your feet. After 10 minutes, rinse and dry your feet thoroughly. Next, dust your feet with cornstarch or talcum powder.

Medicate your feet with an over-the-counter antifungal medication two or three times a day. Continue to apply the medication up to two weeks after the infection has disappeared. If the infection doesn't clear up after this athlete's foot home remedy go see your doctor.