Ways To Treat Athlete's Foot

Tea Tree Oil

Although tea tree oil has many uses, one of the more popular treatments is for athlete's foot. Tea tree oil is native to Australia and has been used as a topical antibacterial treatment for millennia. Today, this essential oil is believed to also possess antifungal properties. Tea tree oil is in shampoos for individuals with thinning hair and was even included in World War Two Australian military and naval first aid kits.

Patients can simply add a few drops of tea tree oil to a carrier oil like coconut oil and spread it around the feet after they have been cleaned and dried. If you immediately cover your feet with clean, dry socks, the fungal infection should clear up in a few days.

Keep reading for more tips on treating athlete's foot using natural methods.