Can cigarette ash cure athlete's foot?

Using cigarette ash to treat athlete's foot is a folk remedy. The substances in cigarette ash have certain bactericidal and antipruritic effects, as well as astringent effects. Cigarette ash can be used to treat the itchy symptoms of athlete's foot. Of course, this is just a folk remedy. If the athlete's foot is more serious, formal treatment is required, especially for blister-type or erosive athlete's foot, which may aggravate the infection, so you must pay attention to this aspect.

Remedies for treating athlete's foot

1. Wash your feet with water boiled with eggplant roots and salt to cure athlete's foot.

2. Apply Fengyoujing to the affected area once or twice a day. Generally, the effect will be seen after several times.

3. Continuously rubbing with raw garlic can cure it.

4. Green tea contains tannic acid, which has antibacterial effects and is especially effective in treating athlete's foot.

5. Apply the ointment directly to the affected area for obvious results.

6. Mix vanishing cream with vinegar into a paste and apply it to the affected area. Use it as soon as it is prepared. Mild cases can be cured with one use, while severe cases can be cured with 2 to 3 uses.

7. Pour bottled beer into a basin without adding water. After washing your feet, soak them in the beer for 20 minutes and then rinse. Soak twice a week.

8. When winter melon is on the market, boil the peeled winter melon peel in water. After the water is boiled and cooled, soak your feet in the winter melon peel water for 15 minutes. Do this for a period of time and your athlete's foot will improve.

9. Crush 150 grams of soybeans, add appropriate amount of water, and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. After it cools down a little (if you can tolerate it), use the water to soak your feet. It is very effective in treating athlete's foot and can also moisturize the skin.

10. In addition to the folk remedies mentioned above, you can also directly apply some pure Chinese herbal ointments, such as foot cleansing ointment, which can effectively kill deep fungi and prevent the recurrence of athlete's foot.

How to cure athlete's foot with folk remedies

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that athlete's foot is mainly caused by excessive sweating, when the bacteria on the feet multiply and decompose keratin, and the urea and lactic acid in the sweat produce foot odor. If the foot odor condition persists for a long time without improvement, athlete's foot will form.

Traditional Chinese medicine uses peony, akebia, Kochia scoparia, patchouli, areca nut, and Dictamni to make a foot-cleansing paste, which has the effects of clearing away heat and dampness, killing insects and relieving itching, and expelling filth with fragrance. Effectively prevent virus invasion or foot odor, and keep away from athlete's foot.

Medication should be based on the specific circumstances of the disease. Tinctures should not be used on broken areas, and ointments should be used on thickened skin and cracks. If the broken one leaks water, you should go to the hospital and the doctor will give you appropriate treatment according to the specific situation.

Keeping your feet clean and dry is the prerequisite for preventing athlete's foot. People with athlete's foot should not wear rubber shoes or sports shoes; shoes and socks should be exposed to the sun frequently and kept dry.

Avoid alkaline substances. When washing your feet, avoid using irritating chemicals such as alkaline soaps. People with tight spaces between toes can use toilet paper to absorb moisture, allow ventilation, and keep their toes clean.

Avoid spicy food. Avoid eating foods that can easily induce sweating, such as hot peppers, raw onions, and raw garlic. It is best not to drink alcohol. Eat more nutritious and easily digestible foods, and eat more vegetables and fruits high in vitamins.

Avoid sharing cleaning supplies. Avoid using public towels, slippers, etc. in public places such as swimming pools and bathrooms. Shower after swimming and dry with a clean towel. Do not share shoes and socks with others to avoid reinfection.

Maintain a proper mood, don't be impatient, be calm. Excitement can easily induce excessive sweating and aggravate foot odor.