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Definition
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Athlete's foot, also known astinea pedis, is a common fungus infection in which the skin of the feet and
toes becomes red or white, with cracks, scales, cuts, and blisters that break
exposing raw patches of tissue
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The infection can spread toother parts of the body by touching (head, face, arms) or via contaminated bedsheets, towels, or clothing.
Athlete's foot is more common
in people taking antibiotics, birth control pills, corticosteroids and people with
obesity and diabetes mellitus.
Causes & Symptoms
Athlete's foot is often
contracted by contact with infected skin particles around public swimming
pools, showers, locker rooms and other similar public areas.
Athlete's foot symptoms include
Nature Medicine and Home Remedies for Athlete foot
Home Remedy for Athlete Foot # 1 Boil eight to ten brokencinnamon sticks in four cups of water, simmered for five minutes, and thensteeped for 45 minutes.
Home Remedy for Athlete Foot # 2 Apply aloe vera juice twicedaily over the affected areas.
Home Remedy for Athlete Foot # 3 Soak tea bags in hot waterfor about 10 minutes and then placed on the affected areas or rub directly thetea onto the toes.
Home Remedy for Athlete Foot # 4 Rub freshly crushed garlic on the affected area, leave it on for half an hour and
then wash with water
Home Remedy for Athlete Foot # 5 Add chamomile to the bath water or apply directly to the toes.
Home Remedy for Athlete Foot # 6 Apply cotton saturated with honey to the infected area.
Home Remedy for Athlete Foot # 7 Apply apple cider on the affected area with cotton balls. Let dry for 25 minutes.Rinse off.
Natural Cures Recommendations
Dry your feet thoroughly after a shower and keep well ventilated wearing an open-toed sandals.
To avoid reinfection, soak your socks and pantyhose in white vinegar and also wipe out our shoes with
vinegar.
Wear absorbent socks ofcotton, and wash them in hot water with bleach every time they are used.
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