Medical Home Remedies for Itchy Feet
Itching on your feet and toes is usually caused by fungal infections (athlete's foot), but may also be caused by dermatitis, allergies to fibers or detergents used on clothing. Although over-the-counter and prescription medications are available to treat these infections, household remedies, such as foot soaks and using certain natural ingredients to reduce foot moisture, can lessen itching. Consider this information from the Mayo Clinic about home remedies for itchy feet.
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Oatmeal
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Soaking your feet in a bath of warm water with a small amount of ground, uncooked oatmeal can reduce itching and irritations from scratching.
Lemon
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Juice from a freshly squeezed lemon can be mixed with water and used to soak your feet, and kills fungi and bacteria that cause itching.
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Mint
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Warm mint tea made from fresh mint leaves or packaged tea bags can be used as a soak to reduce itching and numb skin irritations on your feet.
Corn Starch
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Dusting your feet and shoes with corn starch can help absorb moisture that promotes the growth of fungus that can make your feet itch.
Baking Soda
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Baking soda added to water and mixed into a paste can be applied to your feet overnight and covered with socks to reduce itching.
Baby Powder
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Baby powder can be dusted over your feet or added to your shoes to absorb moisture, but may cause irritations to your nose if inhaled.
Natural Fibers
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Wearing socks and shoes made of natural fibers, such as cotton, wool and leather, or going without footwear when at home, can prevent moisture from sticking to your feet and thus lessen itching.
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