Get Rid of Toenail Fungus
Treat and Cure Toenail Fungus
Athlete’s Foot: is caused by an organism that lives on the
skin and breeds best under warm, moist conditions. If left untreated
it can lead to cracks in the skin and invite a bacterial infection. Mildly
contagious.
Cause: Caused by a fungal infection same as jock itch –
called dermatophytes. This type of organism thrives and feeds on
keratin a protein found in hair, nails and skin.
Risk factors: walking barefooted in public bathrooms, showers,
gym. Not changing your socks often, letting your feet stay sweaty.
Symptoms:
Itchy, scaly, rash (red) around toes and may be all over foot
Dry, flaking skin
Food odor
May have blister
Treatment:
Antifungal medication ( containing either miconazole nitrate & tolnaftrate
) such as Micatin products, or fatty acids such as Desenex.
Keep feet dry (change your socks often)
For diabetic patients: IMPORTANT see your doctor or podiatrist
promptly. Do not attempt to treat any foot problem by yourself.
Home Remedies:
Rest your feet, and keep uncovered
Use Domeboro powder or 2 tablespoons Burrow’s solution in 1 pint of
cold water. Soak an untreated, white cotton cloth in the liquid and
apply 3 or 4 times daily for 15 to 20 minutes.
Soak foot in a mixture of 2 teaspoon salt per pint of warm water, 5
to 10 minutes before putting antifungal medication.
Try baking soda paste between affect toes. Take 1 table of baking
soda and add warm water to make a paste. Rinse and dry and apply
a dusting of cornstarch or powder.
Air your shoes, try not to use the same shoe the next day. Changing
allows time for the shoe to dry.