2007-07-30 14:05:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Yes, but you have to be careful with where you put it. I am not opposed to soaking the bottom of my feet in it (I have done that myself), but on more delicate tissue I would not use bleach. You can use an over-the-counter antifungal medication and probably get better, faster results. Ask the pharmacist at your local drug store for an over-the-counter antifungal cream. You can also try apple cider vinegar.
And, do not take Bride2b's advice. Antibiotics are for BACTERIAL infections ONLY!! They do not work on viral, fungal, or parasitic infections!! Fortunately, you cannot get an antibiotic over the counter. It has to be prescribed, and no doctor is going to prescribe an antibiotic for a fungal infection. The reason we have so many infections resistant to antibiotics these days is because people like Bride2b using the WRONG medicaiton for the problem at hand.
2007-07-30 14:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by Annabelle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People have used it diluted for treatment of nail fungus for a month or two, but I don't know about skin. Safer to use over the counter anti fungal medication. Bleach can cause chemical burns if not highly diluted or used for too long.
2007-07-30 14:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by M G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO! All you will get if you try that is 'extremely white and damaged skin around the fungal infection' ... go see a doctor and get a 'prescription' for the PROPER medication for you 'type' of fungal infection.
2007-07-30 14:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, yes, you can, and for a lot of other microbial skin conditions, also. The mixture is 2 teaspoons bleach to 1 quart water. Keep out of eyes and mouth, obviously.
2007-07-30 14:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
household bleach will burn, go the pharmacy and get your self some lotramin cream, its with the stuff they sell to get rid of athletes foot, its about six bucks a tube and works for most common fungal infections
2007-07-30 14:21:39 · answer #5 · answered by IT'S ME AGAIN 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not attempt that.
Go to a pharmacy or health food store and get a bottle of tea tree oil or something stronger like Oil of Oregano and apply it directly to the skin.
2007-07-30 14:09:15 · answer #6 · answered by girl_fired_up 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, Vicks Vapor Rub works on nails, or you could try athletes foot creams, but don't use bleach
2007-07-30 14:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by jim 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wouldnt recommend it...youll just get a chemical burn...get some special medecine for it.
2007-07-30 14:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by RLIB '07 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unwise.
2007-07-30 14:08:14 · answer #9 · answered by cireengineering 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! See a doctor and get an antibiotic.
2007-07-30 14:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by Bride2b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋