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Athlete's foot is a common skin problem caused by a fungus. Usually beginning on the skin between the toes, the fungus infection becomes scaly and itchy. Over time it may cause a break in the skin and become sore. Another term for athlete's foot is tinea pedis.

The fungus that causes athlete's foot is everywhere in the environment. It is commonly picked up from the floors of showers, locker rooms, and exercise facilities. The fungus is more likely to grow on sweaty, constantly wet, or improperly dried feet (especially in shoes or socks with poor ventilation).

soreness

blisters (occasionally).

How is it diagnosed?

Your health care provider can usually diagnose athlete's foot after examining your skin. Sometimes he or she may swab or scrape off a skin sample to test for fungus. If your provider suspects that you may also have a bacterial infection, the skin sample may be tested for bacteria.

The infection may clear up without treatment, but most fungal infections are treated with medicine put on the skin. If the infection is severe or widespread, your provider may prescribe a medication to take by mouth.

The acute stage of the infection usually lasts 1 to 10 days. Chronic infection may persist for months or years. If a severe case of athlete's foot is not treated, it may develop into a serious bacterial infection. The infection may eventually affect the toenails, which are harder to treat.

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The most common form of tinea is 'Tinea pedis' commonly known as athlete's foot. This attacks the warm, moist areas between the toes and the side and soles of the feet, and is highly infectious.
Tea tree oil has been successfully applied to a number of fungal infections and is particularly good for relieving the symptoms of tinea. In 1972 Morton Walker carried out a thorough study on the use of tea tree oil for several foot problems, including tinea. Of the sixty patients involved in the study, fifty eight suffering patients successfully relieved or eliminated their symptoms. Walker concluded "Various dilutions of Australian Melaleuca alternifolia oil eradicates or improves the symptoms of Tinea pedis with continuous daily use."
Although Tea tree oil seems to work just as well when diluted, I recommend to wash and dry the affected area thoroughly, then apply pure tea tree oil twice a day. If no improvement occurs within seven days medical advice should be sought.
Solution:
Wash and dry feet thoroughly using Tea Tree Soap. Apply 100% Pure Tea Tree Oil twice daily.

How can I help prevent athlete's foot?

Follow these guidelines:

Wear cotton socks when you exercise.	Change your socks every day.	Wear sandals or shoes with ventilation holes or porous upper material (a natural material such as canvas or leather rather than man-made material).	Air out your shoes when you aren't wearing them.
Disinfect shower and locker room floors	Dry your feet very well, especially between the toes.	Wear thongs or sandals when you take a shower in a locker room.	Apply an antifungal like tea tree on the affected area..

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