Cure Foot Fungus With Products in Your Home

Fungal infections of the toenails and athlete’s foot are just two common types of fungal foot infections. There are many prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for these infections, but there are also some remedies using home products that can also relieve your suffering. Please note, though, that these home remedies should only be used on mild fungal foot infections. If you have a severe infection, you need to see a doctor right away. Also, if you are diabetic or a woman who is pregnant or nursing, you should also talk to a physician before trying one of these treatments.

Mustard Powder

Mustard powder is acidic, and fungi hate acidic environments. Thus, some mustard powder can quickly eliminate a fungus. To create your foot soak, simply add 1 teaspoon of powder to a tub of warm water. Immerse your feet for half an hour. Do this soak every evening and morning until the infection disappears. While powder is best, if you don’t have any, mustard oil is an acceptable alternative.

Salt Soak

People have been soaking their feet in salt water for years, and it is an excellent way to soothe your feet after they have battled a bout of athlete’s foot. Simply add two teaspoons of salt to one quart of warm water. Immerse your feet for at least 5 minutes and no more than 10 minutes. Feel free to do this soak a few times a day until the infection subsides.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can ease the itching, burning, and stinging symptoms that are a signature sign of fungal foot infections. Since this soothes the itching, baking soda can help heal your infection faster because you won’t be irritating it by constantly scratching your feet.

Put one tablespoon of baking soda into a bowl and stir in warm water until a paste forms. Then, wipe the paste over the infection, paying special attention to the skin between your toes. Air dry the area for at least five minutes and then rinse your feet in cool water. Make sure your towel is clean before drying your feet. Then, dust your feet with cornstarch to absorb sweat and moisture that will encourage further fungal growth. This treatment can be performed at least three times each day until the infection disappears.

Yogurt

Live cultures contained in unsweetened plain yogurt can wipe out fungal foot infections. This bacterial culture is called acidophilus, and it destroys the fungus that is plaguing your feet. Simply use a cotton ball or swab to wipe the yogurt over the infected areas. Allow the yogurt to dry. When it’s dry, use warm water to rinse it off. You can do this as many as three times every day.

Tea Tree Oil

There are antiseptic elements in tea tree oil, and these properties can kill fungal foot infections. You can use the oil in a few different ways. If the fungus is inside your toenails, you can put a small amount of the oil onto the spots on your nails that are discolored. This can be done several times throughout the day. For athlete’s foot or some other skin-based infection, mix one part of aloe vera to three parts of tea tree oil. Massage the mixture onto your infected skin twice a day. It may take up to eight weeks for the tea tree oil to wipe out the fungal foot infection. Make sure you are patient!