The People's Perspective on Medicine
Will Vicks VapoRub Help Your Athlete’s Foot?
Vicks is not promoted as a treatment for athlete's foot. How could Vicks VapoRub help? It contains many essential oils with antifungal activity.
Show 1183: How to Manage Your Foot Problems
Call in your questions about foot problems and get helpful answers from Dr. Jane Andersen, board-certified podiatrist.
Cure Your Athlete’s Foot with Time-Honored Remedies
If nonprescription drugstore remedies don't cure your athlete's foot, do not despair. Some simple home remedies may be able to clear this fungal infection.
Is Urine a Good Remedy for Toenail Fungus?
One reader discovered that soaking the affected toes in urine was an easy and effective remedy for toenail fungus.
Can You Cure Athlete’s Foot With Listerine & Vinegar Soaks?
Have you ever suffered with athlete's foot? Who hasn't? Lots of folks say home remedies cure athlete's foot inexpensively. What's your experience?
How to Fight Fungus with a Sock Soak
Wearing old socks soaked in vinegar and water might be easier than soaking your feet in a foot bath every day to fight fungus.
Should Your Dogs Lick Your Athlete’s Foot?
A reader who lets her dogs lick her feet does not suffer from athlete's foot. Is the dog saliva preventing this infection?
Going Barefoot Cleared Up Athlete’s Foot
Exposing the feet to light and air by going barefoot instead of wearing shoes all summer helped eliminate an athlete's foot infection.
Will Shea Butter Fight Foot Fungus?
Using shea butter as a moisturizer can help heal a wide range of skin problems, including many that are triggered by fungal infections.
Remedies for Summertime Athlete’s Foot
Soaking feet in vinegar and water can help overcome summertime athlete's foot.
Warning–Don’t Use Bleach to Treat Athlete’s Foot
Not every home remedy we get is good or safe. The advice to use bleach on athlete's foot should not be followed. There are much safer home remedy options.
