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Athletes Foot skin (ringworm of the foot) is a fungal infection. It is characterized by scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas. Athletes foot skin is caused because of walking in wet and moist land area for longer time. It is a communicable disease and can spread if bathroom hygiene is not maintained. It can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact and sharing of towels, beds and bedsheets. Hence, isolation of the infected person is essential to prevent it from spreading to other family members in the house.

In this article we will discuss how to treat Athletes foot skin using home remedies and Ayurvedic herbs.

Other names: Ringworm of the foot, tinea pedis

Risk groups:
- People who have low immunity, diabetic and obese
- People taking antibiotics, steriods and other medications that supress immune function.
- People who sweat a lot are more prone to this disease.

Diagnosis & Symptoms

A visual examination:

• Scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas
• White lesions and Itching between the toe fingers
• Usually occur on the legs but can also spread to other parts of the body.

Tests:

• Direct microscopy of a potassium hydroxide preparation (known as a KOH test)
• To rule out possibility of eczema or psoriasis

Root cause:

Growth of fungus is the primary root cause . It can be caused by:

• Walking in wet areas for long time
• Not maintaining hygiene, not cleaning the legs properly after washing.
• Moisture on the skin with contact to dust materials leads to this condition.

Treatment approach

• Apply anti-fungal agents on the affected area to remove the fungal infection.
• Keeping your fingers dry to help in speedy recovery and prevent any relapses.

Cure it with Natural Ayurvedic home remedies

• Clean the infected area with Tea tree oil: daily three times. It is one of the most popular home remedy for the treatment of athletes foot.
• Apply Aloe vera gel, 50 gms and turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp and apply on the skin three times in a day. Continue for 14 days after the infection has subsided to prevent a relapse.

• Soak your legs in Baking soda for 20 minutes daily

OR

• Mix 2 Tbsp common salt in 2 liters water and soak legs for 20 minutes daily.

Supportive measures

• Apply garlic juice 1Tbsp 3 times in a day. It is a very good anti-fungal agent that has no side effects whatsoever.

Diet
- Avoid foods that have high saturated fat contents in them.
- Eat fruits rich in Vitamin C.

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(Recommended lifestyle changes) Do's and Dont's:

Do

• Keep your feet dry and open in the air.
• Maintain personal hygiene

Don't

• Share your towel and other bathroom items with others
• Walk in damp mud and wet areas.
• Go for swimming and sport activities.

Faqs (how, why, when)

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