Treatment advice for Athlete's Foot
- Neem oil and Neem leaf extracts
- Tea tree oil
- Garlic
- Sea salt baths
What can I do to prevent Athlete’s Foot?
- Keep feet dry (especially in between your toes)
- Change socks regularly
- Wear light, well ventilated shoes
- Alternate pairs of shoes
- Protect your feet in public
- Treat your feet (use anti fungal powder)
- Don’t share shoes
- Avoid touching affected area and touching other parts of your body
Anti-fungal creams, powders and sprays
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Advice for Athlete's Foot
What causes Athlete’s Foot?
- Athletes foot is a fungal infection usually found in between the toes
- Common in people with sweaty feet while in tight shoes
- Same type of fungus as the fungus that causes ringworm
- Fungus can be spread via touch
What are the symptoms of Athlete’s Foot?
- Scaly red rash in between toes
- Itching is worse straight after removing shoes and socks
- Blister or ulcers
- Chronic dryness and scaling on sole and side of feet ( which can be mistaken for eczema or dry skin)
How is Athlete’s Foot diagnosed?
- Skin sample test
- By symptoms
