Saliva for Athlete's Foot

Home Remedies

We roared with laughter when we read the letter from a woman who told us that her uncle's little terrier had cured his long-standing case of athlete's foot.

Every evening when he got home, he would take off his shoes and socks, put his feet up, and read the newspaper. The dog would run to him and lick his feet all over in affectionate greeting.

In a few months, he realized that the athlete's foot that had plagued him was no longer a problem.

Dog saliva does have some antimicrobial properties. Dutch researchers have identified compounds in human saliva called histatins that have antifungal activity. Canine saliva may also have similar properties.

Do not try this remedy if the skin is broken, however, since dogs can carry bacteria in their mouths.

Reader Comments

Another athlete's foot remedy is to urinate on your feet while in the shower.

Posted by: john | July 5, 2007 5:05 PM

Do you have any other remedies for persistent Athlete's Foot problems on the sole of the foot? I have tried lamisil ointment and prescription pills to no avail. Thanks.

Posted by: Jean Davis | August 22, 2007 1:53 PM

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