Home Remedies for Athlete's Foot
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Athlete's Foot Home Remedies:
Submitted by firemedic24 at 2009-08-16 01:16:06
Take it from a medic-
Even though you are finding a great many 'home remedies' on this site, you should proceed carefully when choosing a method!
True Boric Acid IS NOT meant to be used ON A RASH or on your skin! It can be toxic to adults, children, and pets alike! It is meant for socks and shoes as a cleaning or drying agent and is NOT meant to TREAT the fungus!
Onion & garlic extracts have been used as homeopathic remedies with some success (though not proven to be full proof-it may work in less than 15% of the people who try it).
Baking Soda helps with drying and balancing PH
The use of household bleach as a direct topical application or soak for tinea pedis is not recommended, as it is a well documented irritant and diluted as an environmental decontaminant to prevent the spread of dermatophytes between animals, and from animals to humans.
Some podiatrists recommend soaking the feet in a solution of Epsom salts in warm water.
If you want true help in getting rid of the Athletes Foot, the key is not only keeping your feet dry but drying out the often raised rash which is sometimes accompanied by blisters or sores. Change your white cotton socks at least 2 times daily. As athletes foot can lead to jock itch and a variety of other problems, do NOT take a BATH-try a shower (wash the area gently with a mild facial cleanser or anit-bacterial soap). Then get a basin (clear plastic storage bins work great) & Soak your feet in warm water (NOT HOT-hot water irritates the areas and makes the rash worse). You can either add regular table salt to the water, vinegar, or plain tea bags (all three of these options will help dry out the rash and give an anti fungal cream or spray a better chance of being fast acting). Beware of corn starch as it often 'feeds' this sort of rash and makes it worse. Remember that chemicals like bleach, nail polish remover, tilex, etc & household liquids like Listerine may kill the fungus and germs but they can also have adverse affects including chemical burns and blood infections. It's always best to consult a doctor before trying home remedies as you may be allergic to many of the ones suggested online.
I've seen a case where a man used Listerine on his foot and ended up with 'jungle rot'-NOT a pretty picture. While it's GREAT for toe nail fungus, it's not so great for your whole foot!
Something else to consider is your stress level and body PH. High acid foods like sodas & tomatoes can contribute to skin rashes. Try adding more water, fish oil, nuts, & PH balancing foods to your diet! Also, de-stress...after all, everyone needs an ooosaaah moment! Hope this helps!!
rating: 7 (59 votes)
Submitted by Heather at 2005-11-02 02:53:37
I know this will sound nuts nut it really work... urinate on your feet where the affected areas are let it soak there for a minute or two then rinse off with warm water. It does not have to be your own urine.. its easiest done in the shower or 'peeing' in a cup. You will feel results after one or twice and see results in a week or so.. the more you do it the better!
rating: 6 (153 votes)
Submitted at 2003-11-07 17:47:18
Create a solution of one part vinegar and four parts warm water. Soak the feet for half an hour twice daily.
rating: 6 (112 votes)
Submitted at 2005-05-25 13:06:03
Tee Tree oil is great for cureing athlete's feet. Many of my family members have used it with success.
rating: 6 (116 votes)
Submitted by Kit at 2005-07-04 09:33:02
Soak the affected (and surrounding) areas in antiseptic mouthwash such as Listerine. Use the original kind (the mediciny one). Immediately relieves the itching and burning symptoms.
rating: 6 (64 votes)
Submitted at 2005-07-22 11:55:03
Apply Listerine to a sterile cotton pad and rub onto feet twice daily. No need to rinse. Great for children or adults.
rating: 6 (70 votes)
Submitted by Tim Wodoslawsky at 2008-03-08 20:37:06
Hydrogen Peroxide
Soak your feet in a basin in over the counter Hydrogen Peroxide (Brown Bottle). Soak for 20-30 minutes. Save the same solution to repeat the following day. Twice is all that I do and it works.
rating: 5 (55 votes)
Submitted at 2009-04-29 21:52:52
Long time ago the itching was making me nuts, and I had no ointment or way to get to the store. I sprayed the old fashioned (not perfumed) lysol between my toes. It burned like an S.O.B.(!!!!) but the fungus was GONE. I can't remember if I rinsed it, but probably. It hurt, but sure was effective.
rating: 5 (19 votes)
Submitted by cs at 2004-03-11 13:18:19
Stop Athlete's Foot for good! When your feet feel like they are burning and itching, just spray some TILEX MOLD AND MILDEW REMOVER on them. It will relieve the burning and itching and make them feel good. Wait for about 3 minutes and wash off with water. If you had Athlete's foot for years, doing this 2 times for only 2 days will fully cure your Athlete's Foot!!!! Just read the bottle, it says right on it that it KILLS ATHLETE'S FOOT FUNGUS! And it does!!!!
rating: 5 (183 votes)
Submitted at 2006-01-19 22:35:23
Sounds weird...but...if you put vagisil (women's yeast infection)cream on your atheletes foot...it will sooth the pain.. and within a few days...its gone
rating: 5 (37 votes)
Submitted by selena matlock at 2007-04-17 13:54:03
In a large bowl (big enough for feet):) fill it part way with hot water and add...
1 cup of vinegar
1/4 cup of epson salt
3 table spoons of Boric Acid
Boric acid mixes very well when whisked!
so whisk it up and soak feet for at least 15 min , dry thoroughly,
dusting with cornstarch is good for keeping dry.
We noticed right away the decrease in odor and after only one week and four treaments the fungus is leaving! Yay!!
It is very important to treat your feet well. shoes that breathe and sandals, clean socks always! let them piggies get air!
rating: 5 (34 votes)
Submitted by T. Powers at 2004-12-29 14:50:07
Recipe:
**2 Cups Rubbing Alcohol
**4 tsps of Boric Acid Powder (not as dangerous as it sounds and can be bought at any drug store without a prescription)
**16 drops of 1% Gentian Violet (Also can be bought at any drug store without a prescription --May have to ask the pharmacist)
Shake this mixture well because the boric acid powder never fully dissolves. Pour it over your feet into an old bucket. **THIS WILL STAIN YOUR FEET BLUE.** It will stain furniture and clothing too so be careful.
It wears off your skin in just a few days and it is worth it. Just a few treatments and your Athletes foot will be gone. Be sure to rub your feet with a file to exfoliate all the dead skin ---that way the treatment can get under the dead skin and kill off the fungus.
I used this mixture for my dogs constant ear problems. I figured if it killed the yeast in her ears it would kill the fungus on my feet. I was right. Worked like a charm! Just use it in the winter when no one can see your blue feet. :)
rating: 5 (52 votes)
Submitted by kitkat at 2006-01-10 14:37:31
I tried otc meds, which were a waste of $. Tried most of the remedies on this site and others. Waste of time...it just got worse. Then, started soaking my foot in ocean water twice a day and put mentholatum ointment/rub on it overnight and saw results immediately. Continued this routine and 5 days later the soreness is gone, no itch or burn, no mini blisters anymore! The color went from deep red, almost purple, to light pink. Healing more each day!
rating: 5 (9 votes)
Submitted at 2005-03-10 12:57:12
use Tilex bathroom cleaner, spray spot on foot wait 3 minutes and rinse with cool water. Do this twice a week, it will be gone in 2 weeks.
rating: 5 (10 votes)
Submitted at 2009-05-27 18:41:39
This is what is clearing up my athlete's foot:
You will need 3 things: Sea Salt, Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo, and Caladryl lotion. It's best to do this every night before bed. Don't skip a night. Be patient and vigilant. This will actually work.
1) In a bowl or plastic tub of warm/hot water, mix 1/2 teaspoon of SEA SALT and 1 teaspoon of Head & Shoulders DANDRUFF SHAMPOO and soak affected foot for 30 min.
2) After soaking for 30 min. rinse and dry affected area, and apply CALADRYL lotion. This is the pink stuff normally used for poison ivy. It will keep the itching down and probably works to keep it from spreading.
3) Practice good hygiene: Always wear clean socks and never wear shoes that are too old. Feet weren't made for shoes. Take off your shoes during the day, and go barefoot at home as much as possible. This will solve any foot odor problems while keeping your feet fresh and helping to make your shoes last longer.
4) The idea is to heal, not to attack. I know it's frustrating and you want to rip your toes off but absolutely never use harsh chemicals. The people on here claiming it works are saying that to amuse themselves. Harsh chemicals will poison and burn your skin, possibly very badly. Not only does it not work, but now your skin will have to heal from athlete's foot - plus chemical burns.
Good luck and be good to your feet :)
rating: 5 (12 votes)
Submitted at 2008-12-14 22:38:40
Use nail polish remover in the affected area (between your toes). It stops the itching and burning, gets rid of the redness, and the athlete's foot will be gone in 1-3 days. I found this out accidentally when I had athlete's foot, and was removing the polish from my toenails. I now use this at the first sign of athlete's foot and it really works!
rating: 5 (15 votes)
Submitted by Renee at 2006-01-29 15:23:41
A soak in hot epsom salts for 5-10 minutes, dry thoroughly, really thoroughly, and use Gold Bond Medicated powder all over (esp. between the toes). Don't use anything ointment or creme based as fungus thrives in moist areas! This might take several applications (in the same order) for a day or so but will work.
rating: 5 (4 votes)
Submitted at 2006-04-15 08:33:37
soak your feet in warm water, and then file them to get as much hard skin off as you can. Cover you feet with a thin layer of oregano oil. It smmel bad but in 3 or 4 days it will be all gone! Plus oregano oil has so many other uses. Good luck
rating: 5 (3 votes)
Submitted by Jacksonville Phil at 2006-07-21 18:34:42
Years ago, my grandmother fixed a solution of gullberry roots. She made the solution by boiling the roots until there was a tea mixture. Do not drink. I soaked everyday for a week and haven't had athlete's foot since. That was 1966.
rating: 5 (2 votes)
Submitted by Dr.Tabassum Patel at 2007-05-03 00:41:19
ATHLETES FOOT
Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is the most common way to treat athlete's foot naturally
Grapefruit seed extract: Grapefruit seed extract having strong antifungal property very effective in this condition.
Ajwain basil decoction
Boil 4tsp of ajwain and few basil leaves in 4 cup of water make it 1 cup then add luke warm water and a pinch of salt and place feet in that water for 10 minutes then dry feet properly it will give relief inn few days only.
rating: 5 (6 votes)
Submitted by ultramarine at 2007-11-23 20:10:53
sandals are the answer but flip flops are better, if you cant wear them outside the just walk about when in your home with them. most fungal infections cannot live in dry conditions. drying your feet also removes the smell.
rating: 5 (17 votes)
Submitted at 2007-08-15 14:47:54
There is a company that sells an odor eliminator soap for hunters that I bought to help with foot odor. It not only stopped the odor but quickly cured my reoccurring athlete's foot in days. It worked great. It is called Scent Eraser Hair and Body Wash. I recommend it to everyone now.
rating: 5 (8 votes)
Submitted by proven at 2007-10-04 11:24:55
1. Boil water enough to soak your feet
2. Add about 1/4 cup table salt
3. use a spoon or any object to mix the solution
4. add water additional water to cool down the water a bit
5. soak your fit for about 9 mins
6 dry your feet
Do this before and after work (morning and evening)
rating: 5 (6 votes)
Submitted at 2008-02-22 19:59:01
I've had really bad athletes foot now for over two years. No medicines that any doctor has given me or otc has worked. My feet burned so bad, I could hardly walk. Especially in hot humid weather. The only thing so far that has helped was 'Dr. Bronners peppermint soap'. I wash once in the morning and then once in the night leaving a small amount of soap on my foot and drying with a hair dryer between my toes. Also, changing my shoe insoles every few hours throughout the day. You need to use Dr. Scholl air pillows which allows you feet to breathe. You also need to have a couple of pairs of them to switch off when your feet get damp. Also switch your socks if them get hot and damp. My feet are finally responding by becoming smoother and burning less. Hopefully they'll continue to heal and the skin will become less thick on the heal and sides of my foot and between the toes. Dr Bronners peppermint soap is all natural and can be bought at GNC and most other healthfood stores. It works the best if you make a lather between your hands with a dime sized squirt and rub it into your feet after you have washed and rinse them with this soap. I hope this works for you like it has for me because there really is no safe cure.
rating: 5 (5 votes)
Submitted by Julio Pena at 2008-03-11 08:50:59
To cure Athlete's Foot, use Sesamy Seed Oil.
Just rub some Sesamy Seed Oil in between your toes and the bottom of your feet.
Since I started using it, I never had any umpleasant odors in my feet at the end of the day.
rating: 5 (5 votes)
Submitted at 2008-04-10 23:25:56
Use 1 cup of white vinegar and three cups of warm water, as hot as you can stand. Submerge feet or affected areas in mix for 10-20 minutes. If you have open blisters or sores, this will burn but not as bad as peroxide. Soak feet. Then dry with paper towel, works better than bath towel. Get in between each toe and make sure they are very very dry. Use paper towel to rub off any dead skin. Apply Tinactin generously to affected area. It immediately relieves the itching and burning. Rinse hands very thoroughly and dispose of water. I just tried this and it seems to be working.
rating: 5 (3 votes)
Submitted by AZHiker at 2008-05-31 16:48:54
I have plantar hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the feet)and developed an awful case of Athletes Foot complete with cracking between my toes and oozing/weeping/itching. I went to see my podiatrist who told me to do the following:
Soak feet 2X a day in hot water and Epsom salts for 15 minutes. Dry feet well, especially between the toes. Use a blow dryer to dry between toes. Apply Dakins solution (a diluted mixture of bleach, purified water and baking soda) with a cotton ball. Let feet air dry. Then apply Gentian Violet with a Q-tip to affected areas only. After several days the macerated areas of your feet/between your toes will start sloughing off.
Gentian Violet will stain your feet 'Barney purple' so let it dry completely before walking around and don't get it on clothes, carpet etc. Continue this routine for a minimum of 3 weeks and it will eradicate your Athlete's Foot.
rating: 5 (5 votes)
Submitted by Traci at 2008-09-22 23:20:46
...the Remedy that worked for me is something you can find in the summer outside or at the grocery store. My grandma saved me once when I had a terrible case of something worse than athlete's foot. My skin was literally rotting off and had to be removed by a doctor. I had very large blisters between my toes that were just horrible. My grandma went out into a field and picked a tall fluffy kind of plant called 'Fennel'. You boil it for about 20 min in a large pan and allow it to cool. Soak in the boiled mixture for about 20 min. Dry off and repeat about 2 -3 times a day. It worked WONDERS!!!! I had tried everything, trust me. I recommended it once to a friend who had been trying all sorts of creams under her arms because she had some type of yeast infection. But for you women, I wouldn't suggest using it in personal areas since I don't know for sure about that. I guess since it is natural and if you were desperate, maybe. Anyway, throw it out after a day and start over. It may stain clothes because the liquid is green, so beware of that. Hope it helps someone! (You can find Fennel in the produce section close to the cabbages and such.) Be sure to apply several applications over the course of a couple days or however long it takes. You should definitely see improvement almost immediately.
rating: 5 (2 votes)
Submitted by Npain at 2008-10-15 22:26:13
First I would like to say THANK YOU to all the people that took time to submit remedies for athlete's foot they helped me alot. This is working for me I took a little info from some of the cures that I read here goes. I soaked every day for a week 20-30 mins in APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (twice a day EVERYday would be better). Then I soaked in peroxide for one day and that boiled all of the dead skin away but it will be painful if you have open blisters and you will have to rinse in cold water to stop the action of the peroxide. After each soak I squirt a mixture between my toes and let it dry naturally or with the aide of a fan, put on some cotton socks and go to bed. The mixture is jojoba oil, tea tree oil, aspirin and alcohol
rating: 5 (10 votes)
Submitted at 2008-12-10 02:45:06
If Anti-fungal remedies aren't working, and the area between the toes is red, itchy, and chafing, it may be bacterial. Wash and dry thoroughly, and apply 'Neosporin + Pain' cream - not ointment - to the area. Cream absorbs into the skin and breathes better. Go without socks as much as possible, especially overnight. Use Gold Bond or regular baby powder to keep the area dry while in socks and shoes. Change socks often and maintain good general hygiene. You should see results in a couple of days. Be consistent. If it's still going on see a doctor.
rating: 5 (6 votes)
Submitted at 2009-02-04 18:47:58
use vicks vaporub on your fungus infected toenails,apply at nite and put on a pair of socks(to prevent staining sheets) the fungus will go away after about a month.
rating: 5 (16 votes)
Submitted at 2009-03-20 19:21:34
Hey, I actually got this remedy out of a medical book.
-Try to keep your feet as dry as possible during the day
-if your socks or shoes get wet, replace them.
- soak your feet with 20 drops of teatree oil and water 2-3 times a day.
-When wearing shoes, brush your feet or the inside of yours shoes with garlic powder.
-eat lots of garlic or take garlic capsules
Hope this helps! also if you have yellowing toenails, this remedy also is good.
rating: 5 (2 votes)
Submitted by NS at 2009-04-05 03:20:39
I've tried all the home remedies with no success. I had SEVERE athlete's foot- the kind that wakes you up in the middle of the night. The thing that finally got rid of it was Soft Scrub with Bleach. I scrubbed my tub every day and I rubbed it directly on my feet. Within a couple of days, I noticed my athlete's foot clearing up. Within a month it had completed cleared up. I still scrub my tub once a week with Soft Scrub and the athlete's foot hasn't returned in a year.
rating: 5 (1 votes)
Submitted by gabs at 2009-05-07 18:51:47
Okay, this cure worked for me in about a week - a week and a half.
First: Afetr every bath/shower/swim ALWAYS dry your feet. The fungus won't feed on it then.
Second: Soak your feet 1-2 times a week in about 2 cups of water and 2 cups of apple cider vinegar
Third: Grab a cotton ball/a tissue soaked in ACV and leave it rested on the area for a good 45 minutes.
Lastly: File your area daily with a foot file then apply tea tree oil.
Hope it works for you! worked fast for me and it still hasnt come back.
rating: 5 (2 votes)
Submitted by Kevin at 2009-07-22 14:40:26
Im sure a lot of these remedies will work in their own way but I have suffered from this for years and used all the sprays ( lotrimin ) etc. and they work but not for long , always comes back unless you keep using a couple times a week to prevent . The cheapest thing I found is Blue star ointment . Rub on feet and inbetween toes with q tip daily until symptoms are gone then continue to apply a couple time a week to prevent recurring.I tried a clorox mix in water once and it burned my feet up.
rating: 5 (2 votes)
Submitted at 2009-12-21 09:02:25
Urine and fecal matter contain uric acid which kills the fungus that causes athlete's foot.
rating: 5 (4 votes)
Submitted by D.C. Martin at 2010-02-01 16:16:59
Nothing seemed to work and my feet were on fire and itching so bad I was going crazy. I got the apple cider vinegar, put one part vinegar to four parts water in a five gallon bucket and started soaking my feet. The relief was instant. After the soaking, I scraped the dead skin off my feet and toes with a callous scraper that you can buy at the drug store, continued with Lotrimin ultra cream and poured baking soda on my feet and toes. I soaked my feet twice a day and did the cream and baking soda routine, and my condition was cleared up in four days. I would suggest continuing the process for two weeks and periodically after that. Creams and sprays by themselves did nothing, but the vinegar and water sure did the trick.
rating: 5 (3 votes)
Submitted at 2005-05-18 22:28:58
Drying between each toe after bath or shower will not allow fungus to start. I had athletes foot 2 times. This is the best remedy for it not to reoccur.
rating: 4 (34 votes)
Submitted by Nisha at 2007-09-25 19:58:17
soak feet in warm water with a cap full of clorox. dry feet well and apply otc medicated power.
rating: 4 (12 votes)
Submitted at 2003-11-07 17:47:18
Do not wear plastic or vinyl shoes or shoes made from any other material that cannot breathe.
rating: 4 (24 votes)
Submitted by Johnny at 2007-09-19 23:16:13
Wash your feet with Dial Soap(Antibacterial). Dry off and spray foot and between your toes with Arrid Extra Dry Deorderant,. If your feet can't sweet, Athelets foot can not live, 3 days and a surver case will be gone, if it starts coming back, reaply,
this really works
rating: 4 (6 votes)
Submitted by Gloria at 2008-07-30 20:26:02
Cure Athletes Foot & Stinky feet with DISH SOAP. It is antibacterial & antifungul. I found that DAWN Dishwashing Liquid works best ( the original). Be sure to treat your shoes with hot water, dish soap and bleach or better yet get new shoes.
rating: 4 (11 votes)
Submitted by Sandy at 2008-07-05 22:29:30
My Husband Had Athletes Feet for so many years, working every day in work boots, and alot of times working in wet conditions. We tried everything on the market, and never won the battle completly, untill he started using a blow dryer to dry his feet after towel drying. That and using Blue Star Ointment, just that little jar that last forever, and a blow dryer!. it has been so many years since he has had this foot problem, and it never ever flares up. also use blow dryer if you are bothered with Jock itch, towel drying is not enough.our whole family uses a blow dryer, It Works!
rating: 4 (17 votes)
Submitted by Websmoken at 2008-10-08 11:00:21
Soak your feet in a 1/2 and 1/2 Clorox and cold water solution. Scratch them good to open up the sores. It will hurt granted but will stop it in it's tracks. Works for Jock itch as well with 1 gal to bathtub full of LUKE warm water.
rating: 4 (7 votes)
Submitted at 2005-11-07 19:28:53
if ther eis open wounds between the toes apply antibiotic ointemnt to all the the open cuts then apply a shred a cotten ball where the ointment was applyed . to keep the cotten balls in place us medical tape , and only where WHITE COTTEN socks . if you use any colored it will increase the infection .
rating: 4 (21 votes)
Submitted at 2006-04-26 11:52:42
Use a disposable emery board to file away any dead skin between your toes. Soak your feet in the sink in HOT water with LOTS of epsom salt. BLOW DRY your feet to get rid of every ounce of moisture. Apply Lamisil (require Rx) to toe cracks. Chan your socks daily and THROW THEM OUT EVERY DAY! Buy disposable foam inserts for your shoes and Tinactin (Over the counter) foot powder to put in your shoes until it clears and then once it is gone THROW THE SHOES OUT JUST IN CASE SO YOU DONT GET IT AGAIN - Better SAFE than SORRY!
rating: 4 (19 votes)
Submitted by Valerie at 2007-05-18 23:04:13
put vicks vapor rub on the feet and after a few days the infection will bne gone there is something in vicks that kills the infection and releves the ich and burning saw this on a mens health site for this infection also disinfect your shoes and never wash plastic shoes and dry them it will trap the infection inside and you will keep getting it i am a waitress and i just got it for the first time in my life and vicks seems to really help my father used to use absorbing jr for his atheletes infections he got it from the gym when he was 27 and used uit ever time he got it hope these helps
rating: 4 (8 votes)
Submitted at 2003-11-07 17:47:18
Apply cornstarch to feet before putting on shoes and socks.
rating: 3 (19 votes)
Submitted at 2007-09-18 19:25:20
After reading through the remedies on this site, I soaked my foot twice per day in a mixture of salt (two tablespoons) white vinegar (one-half cup) plus enough hot water to cover my foot. Then I dried my foot thoroughly and used an OTC medication and baking soda or powder. The soaking got rid of the pain and itching and the OTC med got me on the road to healing. But some last lingering cracked spots just would not clear up, and I was worried about reinfection. I put some lip balm on those spots (Kiehl's Lip Balm #1) and they disappeared.
rating: 3 (6 votes)
Submitted at 2003-11-07 17:47:18
Apply honey and brewer's yeast twice per day.
rating: 2 (14 votes)
Submitted at 2008-10-31 11:24:18
urinating on your feet while in the shower twice a day is an awsome remidie for athletes foot. I will relieve symptoms (for me anyhow) for a week sometimes longer.
rating: 2 (5 votes)
Submitted by just me at 2007-09-20 22:44:15
Why not just got both of your feet off then you won't have to worry about athletes foot every again. (lol)
Seriously I use suave facial toner.
It dosen't cure it just relieves the itching until you get to Walmart in the morning and get Dr Scholls.
rating: 2 (13 votes)
Submitted by Renie at 2009-01-30 15:24:47
I just wanted to share a remedy for athletes foot that I used on my daughter. The soles of her foot were covered in the fungus and I put a slice of garlic & a bandaid on the affected areas overnight for 6 weeks. It cleared up and never came back !!!
rating: 1 (2 votes)
Submitted at 2009-03-07 16:15:31
great cure for athletes foot!
bowl or small tub and fill 3/4 way full of water as hot as your feet can stand.then add:
a little bit of salt
a 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide
and regular body soup(liquid not bar)
then mix together and soak feet for 20-30 min.repeat as much as needed.
then dry feet very well and put baby powder on them or noxzema skin cream or any noxzema brand that is equivilent and keep dry.
it wooks great relives itching and heals over time!
rating: 1 (2 votes)
Submitted by Renee at 2006-03-01 18:27:07
Ultra-violet light (aka tanning bed bulbs) and drying very thoroughly following bathing
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted at 2008-11-14 01:35:07
I've got 1 word 'cortisone'.it knocked out a SEVERE case in 48hrs.with only a short sting(1-2mins.)followed by near full relief.could not believe the results.screw pissing on your feet.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted at 2008-12-03 00:40:07
Soak your feet in hot water and a few cap fulls of clorox for 15 minutes. Works like a charm.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted by mar95 at 2009-04-07 22:58:49
comet! sounds pretty wierd but it worked for me! everyday in the shower i got a little bit of commet bathroom cleaner and put it on the infected area and left it for about a minute. after about a week or two i could see it heeling. then i started putting athletes foot powder in my shoes and socks and i was cured!
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted by keno at 2009-05-18 00:14:49
I tried most of the remedies, and they worked for a while, but the condition always returned. Most fungicides are made with copper salts, so I made a copper toe ring. I wear it all the time and have been symptom free for 20 years, except the time I lost it once and the itching came back. The ring has to fit very closely, so it has to be custom made.
The best way I have found to make one is to tie a small copper wire (14 to 24 ga) snugly around the toe with a simple overhand knot. Slip it off carefully trying not to stretch it much larger and solder the ring together. Cut and file off the excess, then work the ring back on. It will not be easy to get it on, but once you do you can forget it.
If your toe turns green, then you really needed to wear some copper because your body chemistry was deficient in copper too.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted by Susan h at 2009-06-12 14:02:28
For foot fungus, athlete's foot I use OxyClean (the pre-soak). First I scrub my feet with soap and water then soak them for a few minutes in a tub of Oxyclean made according to directions on the label. Oxyclean works best in hot water so I use the warmest water possible without burning my feet. Oxyclean is made from hydrogen peroxide so it's a fungicide. After soaking my feet for a few minutes, I air dry them with the solution still on.
rating: 0 (0 votes)
Submitted at 2009-06-27 13:55:41
I went camping and initially thought I had a bug bite on my toe. One week later, I am beginning to realize it's athletes foot. I've been spraying the area with rubbing alchohol, allowing to air dry ( about 15 seconds) putting a clean cotton ball between my affected toes and covering with a clean white sock. Repeat twice per day. I've been doing this for two days and can already see a recovery.
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Submitted by Daniel at 2009-06-30 13:15:40
Athletes foot/Nail Fungus So yea wow I've tried like every thing. Went to Walmart and bought everthing under the sun but White Vinger soak every day for a hour works best I saw result in less then couple days... What I do is soak for a hour when my feet get pruny I take them out and scrub them to get all the dead skin off cause that what the fungus like to eat... after a week my feet were smooth and looking allot better I think if I do this for a couple months I'll be allot better.... I still use all the crap I bought at the store too during this main important thing is to keep feet dry and not humid and hot which is hard for me cuz I live in texas... I take my shoes off like 3 times a day to air them out trust me I got get rid of this now I'm 25
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Submitted at 2009-08-19 05:23:50
Living in Florida, the stuff is rampant. I ahve found the best Cure is HEAD AND SHOULDERS shampoo. It is a exfoliator and will clear it right up in less than a month. I found teh idea when I was researching Ring worm, a cousin of atheletes foot. It cured my ring worm and figured if it worked on Ring worm it should work on its cousin adn sure enough it did. REALLY great stuff. I use it like a lotion 1-2 times a day after showering. For get about the $12 stuff in a little tube.
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Submitted by sciantel at 2009-09-06 02:19:47
This has always gotten rid of my ringworm or athlete's feet. I always get this on my fingers even. It may sound silly but go to the store and by a woman's fungal vaginal cream. The one that is not the 2 percent, but the overnight cream. The 6 percent one. Put it on infected area 3 times a day.
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Submitted by Doug B. at 2009-09-28 14:59:31
Hydrogen Peroxide and Over the counter Antifungal treatment.
I read over many of these hair brained treatments, and formulated a treatment of my own,that worked after two weeks of use. Before and after showering I would swab the infected area with HP and wait till it stopped foaming. Shower, and then reapply the HP, wipe dry and then apply the Antifungal cream all over specially between the toes.
Worked like a charm, I had tried alot of other remedies but found that nothing worked better than Hydrogen Peroxide and Cream.
Good Luck
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Submitted by Ron Benefield at 2009-10-26 15:09:39
Those that have this yeast problem lack the natural defense to eliminate the yeast overgrowth and that the body needs probiotics to build the immune system. Eithy per cent of the immune system is in the colon and if there are colon problems or constipation problems then the immune response will not be adequate to fight the yeast and athletes foot will thrive.
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Submitted at 2009-11-08 07:36:19
I finally called my doctor after trying many of the over-the-counter cures. He suggested Vicks Vapa Rub. He explained that it is an anti fungal and to wash feet prior to use and rub in throughly.
I have been using it for a couple weeks and see improvement. It apparently doesn't work right away but is better than many of the other products I have tried.
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Submitted by DH at 2009-12-20 07:55:48
I was bothered by athlete's feet for years - the cycle was itching, burning and cracked skin between the two small toes on both feet, apply antifungal creme - three weeks later start again. Then I discovered the secret: stop washing between the toes! It must be the abrasive action of the washcloth that strips away outer skin cells reducing the skin's natural barrier to the fungus. Simply spread you toes and swish or rinse in the bath or shower - and of course the spaces between your toes should be thoroughly dry.
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Submitted at 2009-12-30 19:01:00
Vagisil, the overnight cream. I've been battling athlete's foot since i was about 8 or 9 (am now 27) and just could not get rid of it. This year I even took the perscription pills and it came right back. I put the vagisil cream on my feet as a last resort because NOTHING else I tried worked, and the next day there was a very noticable difference. A few days later my feet were looking healthy and felt great!
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Submitted at 2010-03-02 07:11:21
Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream! This stuff works wonders! Depending on the severity, it takes a day or two, sometimes longer. The only thing about it is, you have to be diligent about it. Apply at least twice a day! Dries area out good!
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Submitted by Nemor at 2010-03-13 11:43:39
MY PROBLEM IS that the fungus is on my RIGHT HEEL. Only the heel, not on the toes. My doctor suggested 2.5% hydrocortisone with Denorex Powder afterwards. It's a week, some relief but I do not know if it will ever go away.
I've had this ailment for 4 months thinking it was just an insect bite at first.
The itch comes and goes, the pain goes and goes, burning comes and goes also.
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