Athlete's foot, (tenia pedis) or what is commonly called tinea, is a painful fungal disease which usually strikes the feet. You don't need to be an athlete to catch the disease and athletes foot is a rather simple disease to get rid of with natural home remedies.
The best remedy for athlete's foot is to avoid the disease in the first place. Wash your feet regularly, wear clean socks, preferably made from cotton which allows the feet o breathe and always dry your feet well after having a shower, swimming or other sporting activities.
Wearing sandals to reduce moisture accumulation and heat generated by closed shoes will also help in the control and spread of the infection.
Athletes
foot or tinea can be caused by many things such as using public showers,
not washing you feet daily or dirty footwear and socks. Always ensure
you keep a high personal hygiene level and keep your feet as dry as
possible. Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, is a common skin infection
that is caused by a fungus. This fungus eats old skin cells, so making
sure your feet are bathed regularly eliminates the dead skin cells.
