Have you had a series of skin rashes on your feet? If this symptom occurs especially between the toes in this area or on the sole, it is surely because you are suffering from a condition known as foot fungus or mycosis. This condition, also known as athlete’s foot, is a fungal infection that consists of the appearance of dermatophytes in the area of the feet and can cause symptoms such as reddish rashes, itching and peeling of the affected skin.
Foot fungus is a contagious condition, so it is important that we apply a pharmaceutical treatment so that it spreads to other parts of the body such as nails and hands. However, in addition to drugs, we can also use some home remedies, such as boric acid, to accelerate the elimination of these microorganisms and others, such as bacteria that produce bad odor on the feet. If you want to know how to use boric acid for feet, keep reading this oneHOWTO article where we will also explain its properties and benefits.
Boric acid for the feet: properties and benefits
Boric acid, also known as trioxoboric acid, is a chemical compound that can be found in nature, especially in volcanic areas since it is usually part of various materials such as boracite. However, this acid is currently usually made in laboratories for later sale in the form of a whitish powder.
Although boric acid is a natural remedy that is used as a poison to eliminate different insect pests, it is also an ideal substance to treat some foot conditions, such as fungus or athlete’s foot and bad smell, due to the following properties and benefits of boric acid:
- Antiseptic properties: This product acts as a natural disinfectant, so it is a good remedy to keep the skin on the feet clean and thus prevent contagious conditions, such as athlete’s foot, from spreading to other parts of the body. In addition, thanks to this effect, it also helps reduce other problems in this area such as bad smell.
- Antifungal properties: Thanks to its slightly acidic pH, thyroxyboric acid is an effective remedy for the treatment of fungal infections, such as mycosis on the feet, as it prevents the appearance of fungi and eliminates any that may be present if the infection has started.
- Antibacterial properties: Another reason that causes the bad smell in the feet is the appearance of bacteria in this area. Due to its antibacterial properties, this product is a good alternative to eliminate these microorganisms that cause this symptom and other skin problems.
- Insecticidal properties: As we have mentioned, it is often used to eliminate insect pests and it is because it is a powerful natural insecticide. For this reason, it is used for plants, but also on the skin, always used correctly, to eliminate scabies mite pests, among other conditions caused by insects. Scabies can affect any part of the body, both on the feet, arms, neck, abdomen, legs, and so on. Here you can read more about How to use boric acid for scabies correctly.
How to use boric acid for foot fungus – step by step
Now that we know the main properties of this substance that will help us eliminate conditions such as athlete’s foot, then we will explain how to use boric acid for foot fungus with a simple step by step.
Ingredients
- 1 and a half tablespoons of boric acid.
- 3 liters of warm mineral water.
- 1 bowl or plastic container where your feet fit at the same time.
- Rubber gloves.
- Neutral pH soap.
- Moisturizing lotion.
Preparation and treatment
- First you will have to put on rubber gloves and wash your feet with a little pH neutral soap and warm water. It is important that you emphasize the area between the toes, as this is usually where fungi attack the most.
- Once washed, pat them dry with a clean towel and remove the rubber gloves.
- Add 1 and a half tablespoons of boric acid and 3 liters of warm mineral water to a bowl.
- Now soak your feet in the mixture for 15 minutes.
- After the time is up, put on other gloves again and wash your feet again with soap and water.
- Now dry them again and apply a moisturizer so that they are well hydrated.
Once you have used this remedy, it is important that you keep your feet bare for 1 hour before putting on some shoes. In addition, boric acid is highly toxic if ingested, both for people and animals, so you will have to wash your hands immediately after using it. It is also not suitable for use on mucous membranes or open wounds.
If you have foot fungus, we recommend that you also consult this other oneHOWTO article in which we tell you How to treat athlete’s foot with home remedies.
How to use boric acid for foot odor
As we have indicated, boric acid is also an excellent remedy to eliminate foot odor, as it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Therefore, below, we teach you a simple trick with boric acid for sweaty feet. This trick is a good alternative both to eliminate and to avoid the bad smell in the feet and it consists of following these indications:
- Add 2 tablespoons of boric acid to your shoes (one tablespoon per pair), as if it were foot powder.
- When you have added them, shake each shoe to distribute the product well.
- Then put on your shoes to instantly remove the odor.
- As in the previous remedy, it is important that you wash your hands well after use.
In addition, it is also recommended that you leave the shoes in which you have added boric acid out of the reach of both children and animals, until you wash them.
We recommend this other post to learn more about How to remove foot odor with home remedies.
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