references
  
      Cleveland Clinic: "4 Ways You Can Avoid Stinky Feet"
    
      Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: "Anti-inflammatory activities of colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) contribute to the effectiveness of oats in treatment of itch associated with dry, irritated skin"
    
      BMC Research Notes : "Co-operative inhibitory effects of hydrogen peroxide and iodine against bacterial and yeast species"
    
      Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal : "A Comparative Study Between Specific and Non-Specific Antifungal Agents to Treat the Rhodotorula Mucilaginosa Athletes foot"
    
      BMJ Clinical Evidence: "Athlete's foot: oral antifungals"

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.

Nothing will cure athlete's foot in a day, but some foot soaks can help clear up the condition fairly quickly.

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Image Credit: Helin Loik-Tomson/iStock/GettyImages

  • Powder
  • Antiperspirant
    1. Use Antibacterial Soap and Spray
  • Breathable Socks and Shoes
    1. Practice Good Foot Hygiene
  • Vinegar
  • Epsom Salt
  • Oatmeal
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Antifungal Cream
  • Supportive Shoes
  • What About Undiluted Tea Tree Oil?
  • The Stages of Athlete’s Foot
  • How to Handle Stubborn Cases of Athlete’s Foot
Keeping your digits dry is key to fighting foot fungus.

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When you're fighting athlete's foot, choose shoes with lots of breathable mesh fabric.

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The acid in apple cider vinegar can help "kill" athlete's foot.

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Image Credit: Madeleine Steinbach / 500px/500Px Plus/GettyImages

Colloidal oatmeal is one of the best home remedies for itchy feet.

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We know we’ve suggested a bunch of foot soaks, so Dr. Mendeszoon suggests rotating them: Use vinegar one day, Epsom salts the next, followed by oatmeal and finally hydrogen peroxide. If you find that one method works better for you than another, stick with that.

Medicated, antifungal creams are the fastest way to get rid of athlete's foot.

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Some antifungal creams are OK for kids, while others are not. If you’re treating a child’s athlete foot, make sure to read the age indications on the cream’s packaging before applying. And if you’re unsure, check with your pediatrician or a pharmacist.

      Cleveland Clinic: "4 Ways You Can Avoid Stinky Feet"
    
      Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: "Anti-inflammatory activities of colloidal oatmeal (Avena sativa) contribute to the effectiveness of oats in treatment of itch associated with dry, irritated skin"
    
      BMC Research Notes : "Co-operative inhibitory effects of hydrogen peroxide and iodine against bacterial and yeast species"
    
      Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal : "A Comparative Study Between Specific and Non-Specific Antifungal Agents to Treat the Rhodotorula Mucilaginosa Athletes foot"
    
      BMJ Clinical Evidence: "Athlete's foot: oral antifungals"