Currently, about 30% of people in China suffer from athlete's foot, which also brings a lot of inconvenience to daily life. So, are there any good treatment methods for this common skin disease? Today, the editor will take you to get to know several folk remedies for treating athlete's foot. Hurry up and save them.
1. Salt and Ginger Water to Remove Foot Odor
Put an appropriate amount of salt and several slices of ginger in water, heat to a boil, wash your feet when it's not too hot, and scrub for several minutes. This not only removes foot odor but also makes your feet feel relaxed and can relieve fatigue.
2. White Vinegar for Athlete's Foot
For patients with athlete's foot, you can use a cotton ball soaked in white vinegar to apply to the affected area. It stops itching and kills bacteria. If there is slight peeling, one application can prevent recurrence for half a month. If it recurs, apply it again.
3. Sichuan Pepper and Salt Water for Athlete's Foot
10 grams of Sichuan pepper and 20 grams of salt, add to water and boil for a while. Once the temperature is cool enough for your feet, you can soak them. Soak for 20 minutes every night for a week to be cured. The used Sichuan pepper and salt water can be reused after reheating the next day. Use with caution if there are ulcers or infections.
4. Rice Vinegar for Athlete's Foot
One jin (500g) of rice vinegar, pour the vinegar into a basin, soak or wash your feet twice a day, for about an hour each time. It reduces inflammation and kills bacteria, can treat athlete's foot, and is simple, fast-acting, and can be cured in four days for mild cases.
5. Garlic for Athlete's Foot
Two raw garlic bulbs, peel them and soak in half a jin (250g) of vinegar for 3 days. Then use the garlic bulbs to rub the affected area three times a day. Use for 7-10 consecutive days for a special effect of reducing inflammation and killing bacteria.
6. White Radish to Remove Foot Odor
Half a white radish, cut into thin slices, put in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat for 3 minutes, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Pour it into a basin, let it cool to a suitable temperature, and wash your feet repeatedly. Washing several times can remove foot odor.
7. Soybean Water for Athlete's Foot
150 grams of soybeans, about 1 kilogram of water, simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. Use the water to soak your feet when it's a suitable temperature, you can soak for a longer time. The effect for treating athlete's foot is excellent, feet do not peel, and the skin is moisturized. Generally, it will be effective after washing for three to four consecutive days.
8. Beer for Athlete's Foot
Pour bottled beer into a basin, no water added. After cleaning your feet, soak them in the beer for 20 minutes, then rinse. Soak once or twice a week.
9. Chives for Athlete's Foot
250 grams of fresh chives, wash and chop into small pieces, put in a basin, pour in boiling water. Let it cool to a temperature where you can put your feet in, then soak your feet for half an hour. The water level should cover your feet, and you can also rub with your feet. Wash your feet again after a week, the effect is very good.
10. Aloe Vera for Athlete's Foot
Use an aloe vera leaf to rub and squeeze the juice onto your feet, let it air dry naturally. Use one leaf per foot each time.