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Article imageTerry Graedon - November 5, 2022
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Article imageJoe Graedon - January 29, 2024 - 95 comments

Warning–Don’t Use Bleach to Treat Athlete’s Foot or Nail Fungus

Not every home remedy we get is good or safe. Advice to use bleach on athlete's foot shouldn't be followed. But lots of people disagree. Why?

Terry Graedon - June 9, 2022

Show 1304: Fixing Your Foot Problems

Terry Graedon - April 28, 2022

Will Urine Cure Nail Fungus & Athlete’s Foot?

Terry Graedon - May 13, 2021

Show 1223: How to Care for Summer-Stressed Skin (Archive)

Terry Graedon - October 3, 2019

Show 1183: How to Manage Your Foot Problems

Terry Graedon - May 20, 2019

Cure Your Athlete’s Foot with Time-Honored Remedies

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Terry Graedon - August 27, 2018

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.

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Joe Graedon - March 19, 2018

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?

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Terry Graedon - January 15, 2018

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.

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Terry Graedon - October 2, 2017

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?

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Joe Graedon - August 2, 2015

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.

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Joe Graedon - July 8, 2015

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.

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Joe Graedon - June 8, 2015

Remedies for Summertime Athlete’s Foot

Soaking feet in vinegar and water can help overcome summertime athlete's foot.

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Terry Graedon - May 26, 2014

Athlete’s Foot Succumbs to Household Products You May Already Have

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Joe Graedon - June 28, 2012

Foot Fungus Fight Isn’t Fun

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Joe Graedon - November 20, 2008

Listerine Conquers Athlete’s Foot

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Terry Graedon - June 6, 2008

Coping with Athletes Foot

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Joe Graedon - March 11, 2008

Remedies For Getting Rid Of Athlete’s Foot

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Joe Graedon - June 17, 2002

Fighting Foot Fungus Isn’t Fun