How to Treat Athlete’s Foot

For adults, athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is an especially common skin condition, primarily caused by poor personal hygiene and fungal infection. At this stage, patients’ symptoms may vary significantly—some experience intense itching, while others exhibit noticeable skin peeling. So, how is athlete’s foot treated?

How to Treat Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot can be treated by soaking the feet in tea-infused water. During the foot soak, immerse the feet in warm water for several minutes. When the feet feel comfortably warm, this heat helps effectively eliminate bacteria. Tannic acid present in tea possesses strong antibacterial properties, which can significantly reduce bacterial growth. This method offers some therapeutic benefit for individuals with athlete’s foot; however, using it for only one or two days is unlikely to yield results—consistent application over a sustained period is necessary.

Athlete’s foot may impact household health. Moreover, because it is a contagious condition, affected individuals risk transmitting the infection to family members. When a family member develops athlete’s foot, preventing cross-infection becomes critically important. Furthermore, if patients neglect proper disease management during the course of illness, not only may treatment efficacy be compromised, but the risk of cross-infection also increases.

We recommend that patients adopt multiple preventive measures in daily life—particularly regarding medication adherence, avoiding contact with infected surfaces or individuals, maintaining rigorous personal hygiene, managing emotional well-being, and following a balanced diet. We hope this information proves helpful to you.