Natural Cure for Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is a common disease that affects young people and men of all ages. It gives a burning itching sensation in the toe region or in the lower portion of feet. It is extremely irritating and painful in the sense that it affects normal activities of life in major way.

The other problem of this disease is recurring occurrence; it is really tough to get rid of this fungal infection. It is extremely infectious and caused by infected floor or used infected soaks and shoes. Sometimes the infection comes from gym.

Although there are some anti fungal ointment and medicine available to fight this infection, there are some home remedies by natural products that cure the disease effectively and protects from the recurrence.

Tea tree is an essential oil enriched with antiseptic and anti-fungal medicinal qualities. Pour tea tree oil(30-40 drops) in one small tub of water and soak your affected feet in it at least for 10-15 minutes. Take the feet out, wipe off moisture from the nails properly to make them completely dry. Pour 3-4 drops of tea tree oil in the affected zone.

Take 2-3 spoon of baking soda and with water make a smooth paste. Rub the paste in the affected place and after 10-15 minutes rinse off with water. Pat accordingly to dry the place completely.

Take two three cloves of garlic, add 3-4 drops of tea tree oil and apply it the affected lace. Keep the paste there for 10-15 minutes and then rinse off water.

Fungus of this type keeps their existence in the moist toes. So keeping the toes free from moisture and humid state is prerequisite for this disease. Take a small bowl where you can soak your feet. Take half tub lukewarm water, add 3 tablespoons of boric acid, 1/4 cup of Epsom salt and ½ cup of vinegar, and soak your foot into it for 15-20 minutes. This will keep the affected zone dry, will perish the fungus and will eliminate the infection by one or two weeks from your feet.

Rubbing alcohol is available in all medicinal counters and it is a non-expensive option. Take some rubbing alcohol and rub it in the affected zone twice daily. It will provide relief from itching problem and to get rid off the irritating fungus on continual use.