Athlete's Foot

Athlete's Foot:

• Athlete's foot is a condition caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes

Symptoms to look for:

• Itching between the toes • Scaly, reddish and rough skin • Moist, white lesions leading to pain and discomfort • Pungent smell • Infection may spread to nails making them thick and yellow in colour

Causes:

• Wearing closed footwear for long periods of time leads to collection of sweat • The moist conditions facilitate fungal growth

Natural home remedy using baking soda:

1. Take 2 tbsp of baking soda 2. Add some water to make a paste 3. Apply the paste on the infected area 4. Once dry, wash it off 5. Dry your feet thoroughly with a towel

Natural home remedy using corn starch:

1. Take some corn starch 2. Apply on the affected area with cotton 3. Wash after 15 minutes

Natural home remedy using garlic:

1. Crush 5-7 garlic cloves to make a paste 2. Massage on the infected area 3. Leave it for 10 minutes 4. Wash with normal water

Natural home remedy using vinegar:

1. Vinegar is acidic and kills fungus 2. Take 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water 3. Mix in a tub 4. Soak your feet in it for 20-30 min 5. Do this twice everyday

Tips:

• Dry your feet after bathing • Clean your shoes regularly • Wear open-toed sandals if you sweat a lot