10 Natural Home Remedies for Athlete’s Foot
It’s itchy, it burns, and it’s just downright unsightly: Athlete’s foot is a common problem that unfortunately can spread like wildfire, rear it’s ugly head rapidly, and be a stubborn ailment to rid yourself of. If you’re experiencing a little athlete’s foot, you’re not alone. Luckily there are many all-natural, at-home remedies that can not only sooth the an ailing athlete’s foot, but can rid it too.
The Symptoms
Athlete’s foot is generally identified as red, cracked, and scaly skin on the foot. This irritated skin is often itchy and sometimes is raw and painful. Athlete’s foot often appears in between the toes and on the soles and sides of the feet. In severe cases, it can spread to other parts of the foot and even appear under the toenails.
The Cause
Athlete’s foot is a fungus which lives in dead layers of skin on our feet and destroys keratin. It’s medical name is tinea pedis.
This fungus likes warm, moist places. Sweaty shoes and socks are a common breeding ground. For this reason, people who tend to have sweaty feet are more susceptible.
Athlete’s foot is highly contagious and can be spread both by direct and indirect contact. Unfortunately, this means that gym locker rooms, public showers, swimming pools, and anywhere people walk around with bare feet is a high-risk area when it comes to the spreading of this fungus.
If you have athlete’s foot, this fungus is contagious to others and to other areas on your body. Be careful not to rub infected areas and always sanitize your hands after any contact. To avoid spreading the fungus to your family, wear footwear, wash well, and get rid of it as soon as possible!
