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[clayton86]

Does any one have a magical cure for it they can fill me in on. Iv had it for a while never really bothered me but now its getting bad. I have good hygiene i mean I change my socks and air out my boots and shoes but its getting bad and peeling some thing fierce and im a picker so I will pick at it peeling of the layers of skin till its raw. Iv tried lotramine I think it was called but it didn't do any thing. Any one got any hidden secrets about how to cure it nothing seems to work not powders not creams.

[Sam]

I have used vinegar in the past to get rid of athlete's foot. Here is what I found on the Internet.

Also, ALWAYS PUT YOUR SOCKS ON FIRST AND TAKE THEM OFF LAST WHEN DRESSING AND UNDRESSING. You do not want to transfer the fungus to your undies and spread it to other parts of your body.

Here is the formual and what was offered:

1. Soak your feet in equal parts vinegar (white or apple cider) and water for fifteen minutes twice a day. Dry your feet thoroughly after each soak.
2. Place your shoes out in the sun to kill any fungus that's inside them.
3. Add a cup of white vinegar to your wash loads, and wash on the hottest setting to kill any fungus that's present on your socks.
4. Repeat the process until the infection is gone.
Why This Works:

The acetic acid in vinegar kills fungus and soothes itching – just what you need to treat athlete's foot.
Benefits of Treating Athlete's Foot with Vinegar:

• inexpensive
• no harsh chemicals
• all natural

Tips and Warnings:

1. Consult your doctor if this is the first time you've had athlete's foot or if the symptoms persist or worsen.
2. Wash your hands after touching your feet to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of your body.
3. Sanitize any surfaces that your bare feet come into contact with to avoid infecting others and re-infecting yourself.
4. To prevent reoccurrences, sprinkle baking soda inside your shoes each night. This will help to dry up any moisture – something fungus needs to thrive.
5. Keep vinegar out of the reach of children.

[Mr Swim Jig]

I have used vinegar in the past to get rid of athlete's foot. Here is what I found on the Internet.

Also, ALWAYS PUT YOUR SOCKS ON FIRST AND TAKE THEM OFF LAST WHEN DRESSING AND UNDRESSING. You do not want to transfer the fungus to your undies and spread it to other parts of your body.

Here is the formual and what was offered:

1. Soak your feet in equal parts vinegar (white or apple cider) and water for fifteen minutes twice a day. Dry your feet thoroughly after each soak.
2. Place your shoes out in the sun to kill any fungus that's inside them.
3. Add a cup of white vinegar to your wash loads, and wash on the hottest setting to kill any fungus that's present on your socks.
4. Repeat the process until the infection is gone.
Why This Works:

The acetic acid in vinegar kills fungus and soothes itching – just what you need to treat athlete's foot.
Benefits of Treating Athlete's Foot with Vinegar:

• inexpensive
• no harsh chemicals
• all natural

Tips and Warnings:

1. Consult your doctor if this is the first time you've had athlete's foot or if the symptoms persist or worsen.
2. Wash your hands after touching your feet to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of your body.
3. Sanitize any surfaces that your bare feet come into contact with to avoid infecting others and re-infecting yourself.
4. To prevent reoccurrences, sprinkle baking soda inside your shoes each night. This will help to dry up any moisture – something fungus needs to thrive.
5. Keep vinegar out of the reach of children.

Great Info! Pretty much the same steps my wife(RN) has me and the son do when we start to show signs of it.

[A-Jay]

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A-Jay

[VolFan]

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Clayton, I feel like I know waaaaay more about you than some of my best friends...not sure if that's good or bad. Anywho...

The vinegar works well; you have to be strict about using it. If you stop after the symptoms start going away it'll come right back. Also works on jock itch, although the soaking is a little different ... The other thing that works if you want something more convenient it cycling Lotromin and Micatin. Two different drugs in them that seem to knock it out.