Tinea pedis – causes, side effects and treatments at NaturalPedia.com

More commonly known as athlete’s foot, tinea pedis is a common fungal infection in the foot, mostly in the space between the toes. Tinea pedis is mostly due to a dermatophyte fungus, such as Trichophyton rubrum, T. interdigitale, and Epidermophyton floccosum. Tinea pedis thrives in warm humid conditions and is most common in young adult men.

An individual can also get the infection through direct contact with an infected person, or by touching surfaces contaminated with the fungus. The fungi that cause tinea pedis are commonly found in damp surfaces, such as showers, swimming pools, and locker rooms.

Known side effects of tinea pedis

The known side effects of tinea pedis may include the following:

• Cracking and peeling skin on the feet, most commonly between the toes and on the soles
• Discolored, thick, and crumbly toenails
• Dry skin on the soles or sides of the feet
• Itching, stinging, and burning between the toes or on the soles of the feet
• Itchy blisters on the feet
• Raw skin on the feet
• Toenails that pull away from the nail bed

Body systems harmed by tinea pedis

The body systems harmed by tinea pedis include the immune and integumentary systems.

List of foods or nutrients that prevent tinea pedis

Garlic is a food that can prevent or treat tinea pedis. It is applied topically to treat the infection.

Treatments, management plans for tinea pedis

Tinea pedis can be treated naturally by doing the following:

• Ensuring that the feet are completely dry after washing, especially between the toes.
• Frequently washing the feet with soap and water.
• Keeping the feet dry by changing shoes and socks often.
• Regularly washing towels and not sharing them.
• Soaking the feet in salt water or diluted vinegar to clear up blisters.
• Soaking the feet in tea tree oil solution.
• Wearing clean cotton socks.

Where to learn more

• Use a Natural Home Remedy for Athlete’s Foot
• Use Home Remedies to Quickly and Safely Eliminate Athlete’s Foot
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Summary

Tinea pedis, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common fungal infection that most commonly affects the space between the toes.

Tinea pedis causes itching, burning, and cracked, scaly skin between the toes.

Tinea pedis can be treated with proper hygiene, salt water solution, and applying garlic topically.

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MedlinePlus.gov

DermNetNZ.org

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