Tinea Pedis: Treatment, Diet and Home Remedies

Food and Nutrition

• Fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Fruits that are rich in vitamin C are especially beneficial as they strengthen immune system.
• Ensure an adequate supply of protein through foods such as chicken, eggs and dairy products. These help in regulating metabolism and also help in healing and tissue repair.
• Whole Grains, Yoghurt and Garlic
  

• Avoid eating too much sugar as this can interfere with healing. High levels of sugar can also encourage the growth of bacteria.
• Alcohol especially beer
• Cheese, milk, yogurts
• Coffee
• Chocolate

Home Remedies

• Wash the feet every day and allow them to dry properly before putting on shoes and socks. You should use a separate towel to dry your feet. To avoid passing the infection on you should not share these towels with anyone else
• Wear socks made of cotton or wool, and change them at least twice a day or when they have become damp
• Avoid wearing shoes which are made of synthetic materials. Wear sandals or leather shoes instead
• Powder the feet and the inside of the shoes with an antifungal powder
• Soak the feet in warm water for about 10min everyday
• Nails should be clipped short and kept clean. Nails can house and spread the infection