How to Get Rid of Athlete’s Foot

Intro: Athlete’s foot is a problem that affects many people. Typically, this infection of your foot is caused by fungus living and spreading on your foot. Follow these steps to get rid of athlete’s foot.

Step 1: At any signs of athlete’s foot, you should see a doctor and get some prescription medicine although some at home remedies may help.

Step 2: Soak your foot or feet in a mixture of salt and warm water. You should have the proportions of 2 tsps. per 14 ounces of water.

Step 3: To get rid of athletes foot, rub a little baking soda and water on the fungus. Rinse it off after a minute, dry your foot, and put a little powder on the fungus.

Step 4: Get an over the counter athlete’s foot cream or spray. Apply it everyday for a few weeks. Don’t stop applying it until its been two weeks since the fungus has disappeared.

Step 5: To get rid of athlete’s foot, take your shoes and socks off. Whenever you can go barefoot and give the fungus some air. Hot, humid places is wear fungus thrives.

Step 6: Use a pumice bar to remove any dead skin so you don’t continue to get infected.

Step 7: To prevent and get rid of athletes foot, wear clean socks everyday and try to wear different shoes.

Step 8: Wear flip flops in a community shower to prevent athlete’s foot.

Step 9: To prevent athletes foot, change wet shoes and socks immediately. Leaving them on can cause an outbreak of new fungus and spreading of old fungus.

Step 10: Wipe the inside of your shoes down with anti-bacterial wipes and then sprinkle some anti-fungal powder in them.

Tips: To get rid of athlete’s foot, you need to keep your feet dry. Use athlete’s foot sprays, creams, and powders.

Warnings: Athlete’s foot can spread easily so always change out of wet socks and shoes. See a doctor if the problem persists or worsens.

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