Surely you have already heard of athlete’s foot, even if at first glance does not connect symptoms and disease well, we can tell you that it is one of the most common infections among those who frequent swimming pools and gyms.
What is and what causes athlete’s foot?
Athlete’s foot is a common infection caused by dermatophytes that affect the feet, especially the skin between the fingers, causing symptoms typical of the disease such as itching, flaking, redness and bad odor. The infection can extend from the toes to the back, the heel and even the nails. These fungi tend to grow and develop in hot-humid environments, where the air hardly passes. And this is the condition that is created in sports shoes, in tight footwear or when wearing pantyhose that do not let the foot breathe.
The main causes of the disease are poor personal hygiene, do not dry your feet and leave them wet, walk barefoot poolside or in the changing rooms showers, get in touch with contaminated objects and use non-breathable shoes, especially in summer.
As we said before, the typical symptoms of athlete’s foot are:
- Typical smell
- Blister formation
- Desquamation of the skin
- Reddening of the area
- Wet injuries
Aloe vera and athlete’s foot: how to use the gel?
Treating the disease is the only way to get rid of the fungus. In fact, it hardly heals spontaneously, especially if you do not change bad habits. One of the most effective natural remedies to treat the problem is to use aloe vera.
Aloe gel is a potent antifungal and bactericidal agent, it also contains a protein that tends to control the imputed fungus of the problem. The protein in question has 14 kDa, and it is recognized the antifungal power that helps to eliminate in addition to athlete’s foot also other fungal infections such as Candida.
The most effective method to use aloe vera against athlete’s foot is to spread 10 ml of aloe vera directly on the feet after washing them well with an antifungal soap twice a day. Alternatively you can create a spray based on aloe gel and tea tree oil to be sprayed on the skin always for the treatment of the dosage. The aloe gel should in both cases be left to dry in the air before wearing socks or socks and shoes.
Always prefer a pure product, cold extracted and packaged in a packaging that protects the gel from UV rays responsible for the deterioration of aloe vera gel.
Aloe vera and athlete’s foot: the recommendations
In addition to applying aloe vera every day to combat athlete’s foot, you must also follow a series of recommendations to prevent worsening the situation.
When you wash your feet remember to dry them well, especially between your fingers, use only cotton socks, avoid sponge or nylon. Do not walk barefoot in the showers of the changing rooms or in the pool. Change socks often. Use shoes that breathe. Always cut nails and keep them short. Finally, when you’re home, try not to wear socks or shoes and moisturize your skin with aloe vera gel.