Athlete's Foot-16 Strategies to Beat Athlete's Foot-[Part-2]
Soak them in Betadine.
If the infection has caused redness and cracks
between the toes, the fungal infection may be
compounded by a bacterial infection. Robertson
suggests soaking your feet once a day for 20 minutes
in two capfuls of Betadine (available over-the-counter
at pharmacies) to one quart of warm water. After the
Betadine soak, dry your feet well, and apply
antifungal medication.
Don't bleach.
While the idea is to dry out the infection, avoid home
remedies that involve strong chemicals and solvents,
such as bleach, alcohol, and floor cleaners. "Many
people are tempted to use what's at hand to treat their
problem," says Shaw. "But harsh chemicals won't
necessarily kill the fungus, and they can really
damage your skin."
Tan your tootsies.
Ultraviolet light can help dry up the infection and kill
active fungus on your skin. Kick off those shoes and
let the sun shine on your feet for a little while. Avoid
extensive sun exposure, however, since it can
promote wrinkling and skin cancer. Be careful not to
burn the tops of your feet, or your dogs will really
have something to bark about.
Treat your shoes.
If you have fungus on your feet, you've got fungus in
your shoes. To keep from reinfecting yourself every
time you put your shoes on, Schink recommends
treating your shoes with Lysol spray or an antifungal
spray or powder every time you take off your shoes.
Air 'em out.
On sunny days, Schink advises taking the laces out of
your shoes, pulling up their tongues, and setting them
in a sunny, well-ventilated place. The heat and
sunshine will help dry out the shoes, eliminate odors,
and kill the fungus.
Alternate shoes.
Switch shoes at least every other day, advises Schink.
Wear one pair for a day, while you treat the other pair
with sunlight and an antifungal spray or powder.
Choose shoes with care.
When you have to wear shoes, opt for sandals or
other opened-toed shoes, if possible. "Choose shoes
that don't make your feet sweat," says Robertson.
Avoid shoes made of plastic or rubber or shoes that
are watertight. These shoes trap perspiration and
create the warm, moist conditions perfect for growing
a new crop of fungus. When you must wear closedtoed
shoes, opt for natural, "breathable" materials like
leather.
Exercise your sock options.
Socks made of natural fibers, such as cotton and wool,
help to absorb perspiration and keep the feet dry.
However, recent research suggests that acrylic socks
may do an even better job of keeping the feet dry by
wicking moisture away from the feet. So what kind of
sock should you choose? Try a pair of natural-fiber
socks and a pair of acrylic, and see which one keeps
your feet drier and more comfortable. If your feet
naturally sweat a lot or if you're participating in
activities like sports that make your feet sweat more
than usual, change your socks two or three times a
day.
Wear thongs.
When you're in a public place likely to harbor
athlete's foot fungus, like the locker room of your
favorite gym, wear thongs to limit your exposure to
fungus, says Shaw. Although this technique isn't
foolproof, it will decrease your risk of athlete's foot,
and it may prevent you from picking up other nasty
foot maladies, such as plantar warts.
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