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Posted by: anoldmick on 2006-04-08, 19:14:25
Since it is not an urgent problem, you can try a number of remedies until you find what works for you. First step, ideally, is to ask your family physician. There are inexpensive and effective medicines that will do the trick. Otherwise, you can try the over-the-counter remedies. Lamasil is one brand name that has been suggested. It does appear to help in many instances. It works far, far better than almost any herbal you can buy, and costs less. If you have a mild case, you might try a vinegar foot soak. Get a basin large enough to allow you to comletely cover your toes with warm water. That'll require about three quarts of warm water. Add 1/ 4 cup of ordinary vinegar to the water and then put your bare feet in it and let 'em soak for 15 minutes. When the time's up, rinse off the vinegar solution, wash your feet with mild soap and water and dry them thoroughly. Put on clean, dry socks. Do this twice a day for a week, and always make sure you're wearing clean, dry socks. If after a week you don't experience improvement, see your doctor. If you do see improvement, it may well be due to the soap and water and dry socks as much as to the vinegar solution. |
