Athlete's Foot



What is Athlete's Foot?

Also known as tinea pedis, this is where the feet are affected. The inflammation can be severe and a secondary infection may develop.

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How is it spread?

It is spread in swimming baths, saunas and showers.

What are the symptoms?

The main areas affected are between the toes and soles of the feet. There is redness, scaling, weeping and occasional blistering. It may spread to the hands, groin (tinea cruris) and perianal area.

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Herbal Remedies

Burdock

A wash and a cream can be made from the root of the Burdock plant, a member of the thistle group. This has been traditionally used to help combat athlete's foot and other fungal skin infections.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is is an effective antiseptic and traditional herbal medicine originally used by the Aboriginal Australians to treat skin infections.

Mahonia Aquafolium

Mahonia aquifolium is widespread in the forests of North America and is used most prominently for skin complaints.

 


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