Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Therapy

General measures

  • Observance of the general hygiene measures!
  • Advice on footwear:
    • Avoid tight, closed shoes and rubber boots.
    • Avoiding heat accumulation with high humidity in the shoes, especially in sports shoes made of synthetic material.
  • In public facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, etc. do not go barefoot.
  • Feet always dry well (especially also between the toes!)
  • Regularly change stockings
  • Do not share towels, nail files, etc.
  • Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
  • Alcohol restriction (abstaining from alcohol)

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
    • Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
    • Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
    • High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
  • Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.