What to use for foot soak for tinea pedis

The main cause of athlete's foot is bacterial infection on the soles of the feet due to non-breathable shoes. In this case, the main method is to soak the feet in hot water and add white vinegar, which is effective in killing bacteria and disinfecting. Foot soaking for tinea pedis mainly uses hot water and white vinegar and other bactericidal and disinfecting drugs to clean the skin. The key is that everyone needs to develop good living habits and pay attention to personal hygiene.

How to soak your feet in white vinegar

1. Put an appropriate amount of hot water in a basin (the amount of water should be enough to completely immerse your feet), and try to make the water temperature high enough, to a level that you can no longer bear. Athlete's foot is caused by the growth of fungi on the feet. High temperatures are not conducive to the growth and reproduction of fungi, thus helping to treat athlete's foot.

2. Add a small spoonful of salt to a basin of hot water, then add half a bottle cap of white vinegar, stir evenly, and then you can start soaking your feet (note to always maintain the water temperature, a higher temperature is also beneficial to blood circulation, which is very good for the body).

3 Continue to keep the water temperature for soaking your feet for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, dry your feet, use a cotton swab dipped in a little white vinegar to evenly apply it to the affected area of ​​the foot (mostly between the toes). It is best to apply it several times and wait for it to dry (if you want it to dry faster, you can use a hair dryer to dry it).

Method/Step 2

Auxiliary methods for preventing and treating athlete's foot

1 For people with athlete's foot, in addition to soaking feet in white vinegar every day, they should also keep their feet dry and clean, such as wearing shoes and socks with good breathability; changing socks frequently, it is best to wash socks with disinfectant to remove bacteria and fungi remaining on the socks; changing shoes frequently, you can put some items with bactericidal functions in the shoes, such as bamboo charcoal, tea, etc.; it should also be noted that in order to prevent foot infection, do not share a foot basin with others. In short, always pay attention to the cleanliness of your feet, remember it!

Method/Step 3

The benefits of white vinegar foot bath

1 For patients with mild symptoms, soaking the feet once or twice may be effective (to relieve itching). If you persist, you may be cured. For patients with more serious conditions, this method can only temporarily relieve itching, but the possibility of being cured is low.

Regardless of the condition, we recommend soaking your feet once a day for more than two weeks. If this method is not effective, please seek medical attention immediately.