Hi everybody,
I've had this problem all my life, my feet suffer severely from Athlete's foot. There were also 3 times in my life where I could've had melanoma (skin cancer) - that's hereditary by the way because so many biological relatives have had it, some severe, some mild - but each time the results were (thankfully) negative.
Last year I was by the dermatologist, who planned an operation for me due to "questionable markings on my skin". I tried to reach the dermatologist beforehand by phone to ask to change the appointment to a more convenient date, but he NEVER went on and as a result of that, my appointment didn't take place at all.
The nurse gave me a prescription for this type of anti-fungus anti-bacteria thing for my Athlete's foot/fungus feet with strenuous instructions, which are hard to regularly follow as prescribed (for someone in my current situation). I never used it because I don't trust the pharma-system.
Though I do feel it is important for me to get my skin checked ASAP because of the markings on my skin, especially since I've noticed new ones have been appearing.
BUT, my main question here is in regard to my fungus feet/Athlete's foot. My skin in that area is horrible - dry, crackled, reptile-ish, and has recently been bleeding too due to me last week walking around in shoes (that aren't very goodfor casual days or long walks) because my casual shows were in my pension, which was closed last weekend.
Have any of you suffered severe cases of Athlete's foot/fungus feet? If so, what have you used to treat it?
Many thanks in advance!
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UPDATE: I've been using Raw Gaia Sheabutter and that's been able to help somewhat. The Sheabutter is definitely the best (and cruelty-free) alternative to vaseline!
But I will definitely start the white vinegar treatment soon.
not athletes foot but i got rid of a group of warts on my elbow in two weeks with herbs :)
That's cool Stephanie. :) What kinds of herbs?
well the formula has pau d'arco, black walnut inner hulls, olive leaf extract, echinacea angustifolia root, usnea lichen, lomatium root, butternut bark and grapefruit seed extract, and it's in tincture form. it's from a company called god's herbs.
Hiya Athena,
Have you tried Tea Tree soap?
Used daily/consistently, may help you recover and keep that pesky condition at bay.
Pax,
M
Hi Mack,
no, I haven't tried that before. But thanks for the tip. Could it also help my toenails?
Np. The vinegar should help the toenails. Do BOTH the soap and vinegar - everyday.
IMHO, I would deal with the dry/bleeding feet first, as you are probably having pain walking. Then tackle the athlete's foot.
For the dry, cracked, bleeding skin... I hate to say it, because it is a last resort, use petroleum jelly/Vaseline. This will seal it and let it heal. Follow with Flexitol Heel Balm - you can buy this is a drug store. Do this treatment at night, wearing socks --- sleep with your socks on.Be careful walking as it is slippery in your socks and on hard floors.
If you can do it during the day as well, the better.
Again, consistency is key here. You should see an improvement in a week.
HTH.
Pax,
M
Thanks Mack.
Though there is surely at least a vegan variation of vaseline and heel balm, I'm just about sure of it.
Regardless thanks again for your advice. :)
Thanks again. :)
Sorry for my constantl asking one question after the other, but I have a few more.
How much water do you soak your feet in and how much white vinegar? Should I do it once a day or more times a day?
Thanks John Paul. :)
However, I have had this problem constantly regardless of the time of year. As much as I would love to wear sandals, it wouldn't be a pretty sight because my toenails look terrible as well (some growing oddly, some too thick to clip successfully).
^^I'm so embarrassed having to post these disgusting details about me. :(
By the way, is there a synonyme for "gresh"? I've never heard that word before.
How long should I soak my feet?