A Home Remedy Foot Rash Soak

The red bumps, peeling skin, oozing blisters and burning itch of a foot rash can occur for several reasons. You may have eczema on your feet or you may have come in contact with something you are allergic to, such as the dye in your socks. Foot rash is also a common symptom of fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot. To determine the most effective home remedy, you need to decide what’s causing the irritation. If you’re unsure, consult a doctor or use a trial and error method until you find a successful cure.

Eczema is a skin condition caused by extremely rapid rates of skin growth. The new cells beneath make their way to the surface before the current cells have been sloughed away, creating tough, thick patches of skin. This is generally accompanied by itching, peeling and burning. Additionally, flare-ups of eczema may be characterized by the formation of red pustules, scales, crusts or scabs, alone or in combination. It is not contagious, but is also not curable. It is, however, treatable.

One of the most basic remedies for foot eczema is a milk bath. The vitamins in milk nourish the skin and reduce the urge to itch, while the lactic acid works to loosen and dissolve skin plaques. To make a milk bath, simply pour 1 cup of powdered milk into 1 gallon of hot water. Stir until well blended. Transfer the hot milk to a shallow tub and insert your feet for at least 10 minutes. Repeat this treatment two to three times a day for the best results.

If you feel you have developed a foot rash due to an allergy, you must first try to locate the source. It may be something obvious, like poison ivy, or something a bit more obscure, such as a chemical used in the making of a new pair of shoes. Think of any recent changes you have made in your life and remove them one at a time. When the rash disappears, you will have found your culprit.

In the meantime, to help your feet feel better, try this soothing foot soak. Pour 1 gallon of hot water into a basin. Add 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of Epsom salt, 1 cup of oatmeal, ¼ cup baking soda and ¼ cup of honey. These will help to reduce inflammation of the skin, sooth minor irritations and stop the itch.

If your rash shows no signs of improvement given the above remedies, or if the majority of the damage seems to occur between the toes, rather than across the base of the foot, you may have a fungal infection. They are highly contagious and can easily be picked up by walking with bare feet in damp areas, such as pools or beaches.

The following foot bath can help to eliminate the most common forms of fungus. Mix 2 cups of apple cider vinegar with 2 cups of warm water and then add 1 tablespoon of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar both have excellent antifungal properties, but should not be applied to the skin undiluted. Place your feet in the solution and let them soak for approximately 20 minutes. Dry your feet on a clean towel and then blow-dry the areas between the toes with a hair dryer set on low. Put on a fresh pair of cotton socks and place your feet inside well-ventilated footwear. Apply this treatment twice a day until the infection clears up.