Athlete's Foot: A Cure For
Dry, Cracked, Itchy Feet

Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itching of affected areas. It is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses. Although the condition typically affects the feet, it can spread to other areas of the body, including the groin.1

I used to have a never ending foot problem. The skin on the bottom of my feet was always dry, cracked and itchy. It was Athlete's Foot.

I would go to doctors who told me to use antifungal medications. These expensive medications would clear up the infection and then I'd stop using them. Then, the skin on the bottom of my feet would again become dry, cracked and itchy. The fungal infection had returned. This was a never ending cycle.

Until I figured out a solution on my own.

Two things worked..

First: Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera can be used for fungal infections. I grow Aloe Vera in my yard.

You can apply Aloe Vera gel directly to the fungal infection. You can also put whole Aloe Vera leaves in a blender along with some water. Then, apply the liquid to your feet.

I haven't needed to do this in a long time.

Second: I regularly put lotion on the bottoms of my feet whenever needed. I do this at bedtime. I sleep barefoot most of the year.

The best commercial skin lotion I know of is Aveeno. I used this, successfully, for years.

I no longer use Aveeno or any other commercial product. Instead, I make a natural lotion by slowly melting the following ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons Beeswax.
• 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Butter.
• 1 Cup Olive Oil.

Put the mixture into a pan. Slowly melt and then pour into lotion containers. It will harden after it cools.

The proportions provided are approximate. It doesn't need to be exact.

I use this lotion for both my hands and my feet.

The only downside of this lotion is that it will stain fabrics.

Other natural lotion recipes are available on the internet.

Notes: 1) I have no medical training. So, consult with your doctor first and before making any changes. 2) It is still necessary to take standard precautions to prevent acquiring Athlete's Foot.

1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athlete's_foot

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