As Athlete’s foot (also known as Tinea Pedis) is rarely a serious medical condition, many people reach for home remedies to treat it, rather than paying a visit to the doctor. Although prescription medication is the best treatment for fungal skin infections, some of these remedies have been proven to work. Here are the most popular home remedies for athlete’s foot.
Sea Salt
Sea salt has been proven to have antifungal properties so that it may help you with athlete’s foot. To reap the benefits of sea salt, dissolve a cup of salt in warm water and soak your foot in the solution for 20 minutes. Remember to thoroughly dry your foot afterward.
Tea Tree Oil
One of the most common home remedies for athlete’s foot, tea tree oil is famous for its antibacterial and antifungal qualities. Research even suggests that it may be as effective against athlete’s foot as tolnaftate, which is a common medication against this condition.
Garlic
It may not be pleasant to our noses, but garlic has many health benefits. One of those seems to be its potential for treating athlete’s foot. A garlic derivate, ajoene, has shown promising results in treating this condition, with as much as 79% of participants being cured after just seven days of treatment.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Often used to disinfect the surface of the skin, hydrogen peroxide is well-known for its antibacterial and antifungal effects. Apply it directly to the affected area two times a day. If you have open sores, it should bubble and sting.
Neem Oil
The last on our list of home remedies for athlete’s foot is neem oil. In fact, you can use both neem leaf extract and neem oil to treat athlete’s foot. Just apply one of those directly to the affected skin two to three times a day and watch the results.
Conclusion
So, there you go – the best home remedies for athlete’s foot. Remember, if none of these work after a couple of days contact your doctor.
