Home Treatment for Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is very common during and after adolescence, and relatively uncommon before. It is the most common of the fungal infections and is often persistent. When it involves toenails, it can be difficult to treat.

Moisture contributes significantly to the development of this problem. Some doctors believe bacteria and moisture cause most of the problem and that the fungus is responsible only for keeping things going.

Home Treatment for Athlete’s Foot

• Scrupulous hygiene, without resorting to drugs, is often effective.
• Twice a day, wash the space between the toes with soap, water, and a cloth.
• Dry the entire area carefully with a towel, particularly between the toes (despite the pain) and put on clean socks.
• Use shoes that allow evaporation of moisture.
• Avoid shoes with plastic linings. Sandals or canvas sneakers are best.
• Changing shoes every other day to allow them to dry out is a good idea.
• Keeping the feet dry with the use of a powder is helpful in preventing reinfection.
• Over-the-counter drugs such as Desenex powder or cream may be used. The powder has the virtue of helping keep the toes dry.
• The twice-daily application of a 30% aluminum chloride solution has been recommended for its drying and anti-bacterial properties. You will have to ask your pharmacist to make up the solution, but it is inexpensive.

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