If the fungus grows between your toes, which is common, a bacterial infection may occur, which can cause the skin to break down further. Blisters that form may make you more susceptible to infection. If your foot develops red streaks and is swollen or warm to the touch, it may be a sign that you’ve developed a further bacterial infection, such as cellulitis, which requires immediate medical attention to avoid potentially dangerous complications.

If you have been struggling to treat your rash for more than a few weeks, make an appointment with your doctor, who may prescribe topical or oral prescription-strength antifungal medications. Your doctor may suggest home remedies to help clear up the infection. Here are a few ideas.

●     Dry your feet thoroughly after a bath or shower, particularly between your toes, using a hair dryer

●     Wear shoes that are made of canvas or leather, which allow your feet to breathe, and don’t wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. Rubber or plastic shoes hold in moisture and cause the feet to sweat, and even canvas and leather shoes take at least a day to dry fully.

●     Dust the insides of all of your shoes with antifungal powder or spray, or, to kill fungus spores (and prevent a recurrence), spray the insides of shoes with a disinfectant, like Lysol.

●     Add enough water to a tablespoon of baking soda to make a thick paste. Apply the paste, then rinse and thoroughly dry the feet to relieve the burn and itch from athlete’s foot. You can finish this procedure up with a dusting of cornstarch or baby powder to keep the feet dry.

●     Try a tea soak. Tea contains tannic acid, which acts as a natural astringent to dry out sweaty feet. To make a tea soak, add five tea bags to a liter of boiling water and let steep for five minutes. Once the liquid has returned to a lukewarm temperature, you can soak your feet for 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly.