Athletes Foot Remedies

Athletes foot is a tenacious fungal infection which can cause fairly severe damage to the skin of a persons feet. Typical damage may include a dry scaly development occurring around the sole and heal of the foot, and sores developing on and in between the toes.

The fungus which causes this condition doesn't appear out of nowhere, it is already on our feet most of the time. The problems occur when the fungus is allowed to grow in numbers, and if it somehow gains entry beneath the skin.

Fungi live and develop in warm and moist conditions, and places like our feet - particularly between the toes - provide excellent breeding grounds. Whilst athletes foot usually begins with the feet, it can also develop on separate parts of the body such as the face and hands. Athletes foot is also contagious, and can be contracted from another person.

Athletes Foot Prevention:

• Wash your feet regularly, changing your socks each time. By doing this, you will ensure the fungi is washed off and not allowed to accumulate. Fungi also develops within the sock as it feeds off the dead skin cells, so by changing your socks you minimise the amount of fungi on and around your feet. Also, it is highly important you dry your feet properly after washing, moisture is what fungi likes, so keep your feet dry.
• Wear breathable footwear. This prevents your feet from sweating too much.
• Don't walk on the floor in your bare feet, always wear socks. Walking on the floor in your bare feet means you risk picking up athletes foot from another person.

Athletes Foot Remedies:

If you've been unfortunate enough to develop athletes foot, don't worry, it is highly treatable. Your G.P. will be able to prescribe you the correct treatment or you can even go straight to your pharmacist to ask for athletes foot treatment, which you can buy off the shelf. Athletes foot remedies contain anti-fungal properties which clear up the infection within as little as a month. Among the best athletes foot remedies is the natural tea tree oil which is massaged into the foot a few times a day for a few weeks.