Athlete’s footwon’t usually go away without treatment.
Although numerous well-known home remedies claim totreat athlete’s foot, only a few have research backing them up.
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Otherwise, it may return.
Should I Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Treat Athlete’s Foot?
Listerine
Although aListerine foot soakis a well-known home remedy for athlete’s foot, no studies back its effectiveness.
Listerine containsthymol, an essential oil with antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Should You Use Garlic to Treat Athlete’s Foot?
Garlic is known to have antifungal properties and has been cited as a home remedy for athlete’s foot.
It was determined that the burns came from sulfur-containing compounds in the garlic that can potentially irritate the skin.
Neem Oil
Research has shown thatneem oilcan stop the growth of certain types of fungi that affect the skin.
Extract from neem leaves had an even stronger antifungal effect than those from neem seeds.
Or you could make a vinegar foot soak by adding two parts water to one part vinegar.
Summary
Athlete’s foot is a common condition.
It rarely goes away on its own and can worsen without treatment.
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