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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
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