Approved Science Athletol Review

Written by Kari Healy

Who cares about athlete’s foot? We do. At Mommy Authority, we care about anything that affects mothers or mothers-to-be. We are always here to help. One way of doing so is by providing important health information to our readers. Below is a review for Athletol, one product, out of many that we have evaluated. We also provide information about athlete's foot including causes and symptoms, treatments and preventative measures.

Information on Athlete’s Foot

Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection of the feet that is extremely contagious. Almost 70% of the population in the United States will be affected at some time in their lives, although it is more prevalent among adolescent and adult males, women are not exempted. 

Trichophyton is the fungus that causes athlete's foot. However, athlete’s foot only develops if the conditions are right for the fungus to reproduce which in all terms and purposes requires a warm and damp environment like locker rooms, public showers or pools. To keep athlete's’ foot at bay, make sure to always keep your feet dry and clean and even then there is no guarantee that you will not be infected by it if you come in contact with infected surfaces (floors), personal items (shoes, socks, towels, bedding) or people. The good news is that if you are pregnant you should not worry since the fungus that causes athlete’s foot infects the upper layer of the skin and as such will not harm your unborn baby. 

Athlete's foot most commonly develops between the toes but it can also affect the heel and sole of the feet, as well as, the toenails. Be aware that athlete’s foot can spread to other parts of the body such as the hands and genitals. It is characterized by uncontrollable itching and/or stinging. Other symptoms include burning, redness and blisters. 

Treatments

In most cases, athlete's foot is not a major concern and can be treated with home care remedies or over-the-counter medications available at most pharmacies. These include:

• Washing feet in soapy water and rinsing with cold water
• Soaking feet in tea tree oil or diluted vinegar
• Wearing cotton socks
• Using talcum powder or cornstarch
• Applying creams, ointments liquids or sprays

However, not all products are created equal. Some are better than others. We are all individuals and what works well for one person may not necessarily work for somebody else.

There are many over-the-counter creams and ointments that are full of synthetic materials and chemicals, that may cause more harm than good. We recommend trying a natural product that includes key antifungal, antibacterial or antiseptic ingredients that have been shown to either eliminate the infection or reduce the symptoms of athlete’s foot. However, just because a product is natural does not mean it will work. There are many homeopathic remedies that are not effective at all. When choosing any natural treatment, it is important to select one that does quality and safety testing.

Pregnant women in particular need to be careful about which type of treatment they choose since there are many antifungal oral medications that can cause side effects to their unborn babies.

Consulting with a doctor is a good idea before taking any kind of medication. In severe cases, an oral prescription is needed from a doctor.

Preventative Measures

Many preventative measures are the same as home care remedies and can be easily done and do not require extended effort. These include:

• Keeping your feet dry and clean
• Washing your feet twice a day with soapy water and rinsing with cold water
• Wearing only clean cotton socks and shoes
• Airing your feet and walking barefoot as much as possible at home
• Using talcum powder or cornstarch before putting on your socks
• Taking off your shoes immediately after exercising
• Do not use the same shoes every day, alternate your footwear
• Avoid sharing footwear

There are many things you can do to prevent athlete’s foot. However, even if you follow all our recommendations to the letter, there is absolutely no guarantee you will not contract athlete’s foot, especially if you come in direct contact with an infected surface, personal item or people. This is when you need a good product. The product we recommend is Athletol.

Our Review of Athletol

There are a plethora of products available to treat athlete’s foot. We have reviewed many of them. Today, we will present Athletol, a natural liquid solution that is manufactured in the United States and that is third party tested for quality and purity.

Athletol is an external liquid solution that is applied directly to the affected area. It contains 18 natural ingredients in its dual-action formula that help eliminate the infection and soothe irritating symptoms. Among the antifungal, antiseptic and antibacterial key ingredients included is undecylenic acid (25%) which is one of the highest concentrations among competitive products.

This ingredient has powerful antifungal properties that together with essential oils like aloe, camphor, menthol, flaxseed, tea tree, lemongrass oil and sweet almond oil help fight itching, swelling and speed up healing. Other oils such as black walnut, manuka and lavender boost the antifungal properties of this solution. Tocopheryl acetate and canola, chia and mineral oil help to soothe your skin. Athletol has no artificial binders, fillers, preservatives or contaminants.

At the time of our review, you could buy a 0.5 oz bottle from the manufacturer's website for $49.95. When buying online, there is a range of packages you could buy at a discount price. The purchase price for two bottles was $69.90 ($34.95 each), four bottles $111.80 ($27.95 each) while six bottle package was $139.80 ($23.30 each). Each bottle should last about one month.

We were pleased to find that a purchase of this Athletol comes with a 60-day money back guarantee from the manufacturer. So, in case, you are not satisfied you could simply return all the bottles (whether used or unused) to receive a full refund. This kind of policy is refreshing and reassuring for the consumer.

As mothers, we have better things to worry about than how to get rid of athlete's foot. That is why finding the right product is very important. From what we have discovered, Athletol seems to be a top choice in terms of affordability, quality, safety and purity.

Researched and written by experts, brought to you by our team at Mommy Authority.