my mum has a toe nail infection but she treated the discolouration but now she's trying to find remedies to stop her feet from smelling. is this down to sweating inside the shoe or just the toes.Toe nail infection? ?
Home treatment: Scrupulous hygiene without resorting to drugs, is often effective. Twice a day wash the space between the toes with soap, water and a cloth. Dry the entire area carefully with a towel, particularly between the toes (despite the pain) and put on clean socks.
Use shoes that allow evaporation of moisture. Avoid shoes with plastic linings. Sandals or canvas sneakers are best. Changing shoes every other day to allow them to dry out is a good idea.
Keeping the feet dry with the use of a powder is helpful in preventing reinfection. Over-the-counter drugs such as Desenex powder or cream may be used. The powder has the virtue of helping keep the toes dry.Tolnaftate (Tinactin, etc.), miconazole (Micatin, etc.), and clotrimazole (Lotrimin etc.) are effective. The twice-daily application of a 30% aluminum chloride solution has been recommended for its drying and antibacterial properties. You will have to ask your pharmacist to make up the solution, but it is inexpensive. And good luck to your mom.
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