How to Cure Athlete's Foot
To cure athlete's foot we have to understand how we got it and what causes the infection. It is important to be aggressive in our treatment or every member of our family may end up with this skin infection. Once we understand how we get it then it is easier to find a cure for athlete's foot. Athlete's foot, or Tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that is part of a family of fungal infections known as tinea infections. Tinea pedis is the most common form of these fungal infections.
Cures for Athlete's Foot Since it is a fungal infection it can be treated by using anti-fungal remedies. How you treat your infection depends on how severe the infection is. If your skin infection is not too bad, it can be treated at home using an anti-fungal treatment. Nonprescription antifungals - The first forms of treatments given.
- These include terbinafine (Lamisil AT), miconazole (Micatin), clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF), and tolnaftate (Tinactin).
- These medicals are considered topical medicines - that is - they are applied to the skin.
Prescription anti-fungals- These are used when nonprescription medicines do not work or you have a severe skin infection that needs stronger treatments.
- Some topical anti-fungals may include naftifine (Naftin), butenafine (Mentax), miconazole (Monistat Derm), and clotrimazole (Lotrimin).
- Prescription anti-fungals can also be prescribed as a pill - called oral anti-fungals. These may include terbinafine (Lamisil), itraconazole (Sporanox), and fluconazole (Diflucan).
Note: Oral anti-fungals may require periodic testing as they may cause serious side effects.
Home Remedy Cures for Athlete's Foot - Essential oils such as tea tree oil.
- Herbal extracts from onions and garlic.
- Rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and vinegar.
- Boric acid applied in the socks help stop recurring skin infections but is not used to treat the Tinea pedis.
- Using a hair dryer to dry feet after washing or when they become moist.
- Baking Soda – rubbing feet with a baking soda paste and/or sprinkling baking soda in the shoes.
- Household bleach - NOT Recommended
Any cures for athlete's foot must be taken as prescribed and as long as prescribed. Even if this skin infection seems to be improving and going away, you do not want to be reinfected. You have to make sure the fungus is completely gone. Remember, if you think you or any member of your family is infected with this fungus, make sure to start treatments immediately. Prevention and early treatments are the best way to cure athlete's foot.
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