Argh god this athletes foot is driving me mad, Between my toes its itching like hell.Whats the best cure?

Answer 1

Here's How:

1. Wear sandals in the gym locker room.
Fungi love those steamy, wet floors! They're just waiting for feet like yours to latch on to. Don't make it easy for athlete's foot to find you.

2. Change your socks often.
While it may seem obvious...change into a clean pair! Laundry is a pain, but it's not so bad that a few extra socks from frequent changing will slow you down.

3. Wash your feet.
No, the soapy water from washing your hair that rinses by your feet does not do the trick! A good scrub between the toes will clean away many of the pests that cause athlete's foot.

4. Over the counter treatments work.
Ask the pharmacist for the right medication, and then apply as directed. Unfortunately, these athlete's foot treatments require frequent applications, that's the hardest part.


5. Keep your feet dry.
A little talc will help even the sweatiest of feet. Fungi hate dry places, make your feet inhospitable to the athlete's foot critters.

Tips:

1. Be careful in the shower!
While washing feet and wearing sandals are good, don't create more orthopedic problems (e.g. fractures) by slipping. Get the no-skid sandals.

2. Even the cheaper medications work.
Don't be concerned about getting expensive medications, many of the cheap ones are just the same. Ask the pharmacist for help finding an athlete's foot medication.

3. See your doctor if you can't solve the problem.
If you can't resolve the problem on your own, see your doctor. Some people just can't seem to rid the athlete's foot. But don't despair, see your doctor for more treatments of athlete's foot.

Answer 2

Sorry mate, but I don't think there is a cure.

Any proprietory cream, powder or thrush(!) treatment & keep it permanently by your bedside. I find Boots' products quite efficient.

It's one of the few fungal infections humans are susceptible to, so as such lived deep under the skin, & unless someone invents a systemic fungicide harmless to our bodies, it will be with you for the rest of your days.

You'll also have to be particular about your foot hygiene, wash frequently, of course, & dry THOUROUGHLY, especially between the toes, (don't share the towel). Also, don't go to the gym/pool or anywhere like that while you have the itch, or you'll spread it to unsuspecting, & undeserving, members of the public as you walk barefoot in the locker-rooms.

Change your socks AT LEAST once a day, & never loan your socks, even to your girlfriend on a cold night. The borrower will never forgive you.

Answer 3

Athletes foot is a fungus infection of the skin that predominately occurs in between toes but can occur anywhere on the foot. If left untreated the condition can spread to other parts of the foot, hands and can even affect the face.

Anti-fungal powders can be used in socks and shoes.
Creams and sprays can also be used. One of the most effective creams is Lamisil Cream.
Diabetic patients should not try and treat this condition themselves, they should seek immediate professional advice.
Wear cotton socks to absorb moisture.
Dry the feet thoroughly after bathing especially in between the toes.
Treat excessively sweaty feet.
Change socks daily.

Answer 4

I used bleach. Burned like a bit*h, but killed it after about the third time.
There are a lot of OTC products to fight this infection, too. You might want to try those first.
Also, once cleared up, have two pair of shoes to use if your feet sweat a lot. (Borrowed that idea from some one on here already and it's a good idea).
Wear white cotton socks so they'll absorb the moisture and change them everyday or as often as you need to.

Answer 5

Keep them clean, a good anti-fungal powder or cream (like Mycil). Wear footwear that is breathable (leather shoes, cotton socks) and avoid synthetic material foot wear which traps sweat and leaves feet in warm damp conditions (fungus loves that, think of mushrooms). Avoid this also for stinky feet.

Scratching breaks the skins surface, which prolongs it.

Answer 6

put your foot/feet in hot water with tea tree oil added about 4 times a day for 15 mins each session.
also use athletes foot talc and don't wear trainers all the time, especially in the house, allow your feet to breath.

Answer 7

after wasing your feet and in between your toes with an antibacterial soap( dial) stand in the shower and urinate on them try it off and use goldbond foot podwer repeat untill gone put on dry clean white socks and let your feet air out as often as possible, you can put charcoal based insoles in your shoes it will help with the sweating. good luck i have 2 boys and a husband who have all suffered from it at 1 time or another

Answer 8

Lamisil. If that doesn't work, get new shoes. You should have a couple pairs of shoes that you alternate everyday if you have really sweaty feet, because your shoes will get too damp and become a breeding ground for fungus like athlete's foot and that can become toe nail fungus.

Answer 9

Soak your feet in Epsom Salt and water. Preferably warm water. Then put lotion on your feet after drying. Put on a clean pair of socks. Do this however often you need to. Hope this helps.

Answer 10

Why do you want to get rid of something that feels so damned good to scratch it?

Just don't ever scratch your balls after scratching your feet. You will know what "madness" is.
A sailor had that once. Days and days of spread eagle treatments.

I used Desenex for years. It was used by the Military. I rarely have a problem.