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Simple Athletes Foot RemediesAthletes foot is interred digital toe web infections and the foot infections caused by the fungus which is living in the warm, moist crevices of the feet and toes. The remedial measures hold good in controlling the athletes foot are Athletes foot cream, Athletes foot powder, Athletes sandal and Athletes socks. Athletes foot cream is available in the pharmacist counter. The popular brands available without prescription in the counter are Lamisil and lotrimin. Ordinary talcum powder or anti-fungal powder may be used to reduce the fungal infection by dusting it in the feet after shower for removing the moistness where the fungus harbors profusely. Wearing the athletic sandals during showering in the gym, locker room or any other facility utilized by multiple people reduces the risk of fungal infection from these premises. Wearing athletes socks while exercising and removed it after. The socks should be washed carefully in the water treated with Lysol or any other disinfectant. This is the simplest but most important thing to be followed for preventing athletes foot. Athletes foot causes reddish patches in between the toes, open sores, blisters or ulcers of the feet. Pain in the feet or nails is also notices as a sign of athletes foot. Athletes foot will spread from person to person if they share their clothing, socks and shoes. Sometimes pets also acting as carriers. Athletes foot can be diagnosed well by KOH test. A positive KOH test confirms the presence of fungus in the affected area. Tea tree oil can be applied in the affected area daily at least for a week for preventing the condition. Applying vinegar in the affected parts of the feet is the simplest remedial measure to contain athletes foot. Athletes foot may be resistant to medication and should not be ignored. Secondary bacterial infections may occur in the skin cracks of the feet. Garlic consists of an anti-fungal agent, ajoene, available in the cream form will help to keep athletes foot at bay. Ginger is also an anti-fungal agent. Ginger soaked boiled water can also be applied over the affected part to stop the spread of infection.
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