We're aiming to completely cure our athlete's foot! Absolutely! A Diary of Our Cure: Rikako's Story

Nice to meet you for the first time ^^

My name is Rikako, and I'm a mom of a first-grade daughter.

I'm a 34-year-old housewife who's been a full-time housewife for 6 years.

When I was working for a company and doing outside sales,
It was like a tropical rainforest inside my pumps every day (sweat)

Around that time, small blisters started appearing near my thumb.​

→ It bursts before you know it and the skin peels off in flakes.

→ Just when I thought it had healed, blisters would appear again... and the cycle would repeat.

I used to turn a blind eye to it, but even now that I'm a full-time housewife...
I experience those symptoms in the summer.

I want to do something to improve these symptoms!

It was with this in mind that I decided to participate in this project.

This morning, I went to a hospital with a dermatologist and had a checkup.

I used tweezers to remove the calluses around my big toe where the blister had burst and on my heel.
The sample was collected and examined under a microscope.

As I suspected, the ringworm fungus was there. Apparently, it's called the vesicular type.

Ugh... I'm feeling a bit down after all (T_T)

I went home and told my husband.

I'm starting to worry that my daughter might catch it too (sweat)

I take yoga lessons barefoot as a hobby.

I'm going to work hard on my skincare this summer so I won't be embarrassed to go out in public!

About a week has passed since I was diagnosed.

The peeling skin on my heels has almost completely disappeared!

The side of my big toe has improved, but the sole of my foot hasn't changed much yet.

​I've been spraying athlete's foot cream every day since I was diagnosed.

My left foot is particularly bad, so I'm focusing on the underside of the base of my toes.

I used to pop blisters a lot, but I need to be patient.

From the teacher "The bacteria are also present on the skin after the blister is peeled off. There is a possibility that it can spread to other parts of the body or to family members."
Please be careful." That's what they said.

The hardest part was probably resisting the urge to crush them. (^^;)

At first, I felt a little embarrassed and secretly applied the medicine while hiding it from my family, but now my family is very cooperative.

Once caring for them became a habit, it wasn't difficult at all.

I'll continue doing this every day from now on!!! (^^)!

Two weeks have passed since we started the care.

The peeling skin on my heels has completely healed!

We must not let our guard down and continue with the care we provide.

Also, the symptoms around my thumb seem to have subsided.

However, the blister between my thumb and index finger has started to crumble.

Since I wear a T-shirt and jeans every day, sneakers are an essential item for me.

Up until now, I've been wearing the same shoes every day, but I'm trying to rotate them as much as possible.

And this!

I bought some new socks ^^ (photo)

Tabix lol

It felt strange at first, but once I got used to it, it felt great!

I never looked at the soles of my feet every day,
Since starting the care routine, I've been checking my feet every day, and I've come to enjoy seeing how they change day by day.

I'll continue taking care of myself every day from now on ☆

Three weeks have passed since we started the care.

​The peeling skin on my heels has remained perfectly fine since then!

I'm still continuing my daily skincare routine ^^

The symptoms around my thumb are still the same as last week, with the skin flaking off.

It has calmed down considerably, but I will continue to patiently care for it until it is completely healed!

Things I pay attention to in my daily life:
Remember to spray the medication onto the affected area.

I take extra care of my skin when it's soft after a bath.

Now it's become such an everyday occurrence that I feel uncomfortable if I don't apply medicine.

What I've noticed recently is that things changed dramatically when we first started the care,
Lately, it seems like the process of getting prettier has slowed down a bit.

It's kind of like hitting a plateau in dieting, isn't it?

Even so, I will continue to diligently take care of my skin, believing that it will get better!

I'll do my best!

Four weeks have passed since we started the care.

​The peeling skin around the base of my left index finger has healed considerably!

I think we're almost there, just one more step away from success.

The peeling skin around my thumb has also subsided,
I've got more blisters again;

I'll patiently continue caring for it until it's clean!

I am currently continuing to spray the affected area with medication.

Try to avoid getting sweaty as much as possible.
I make sure to change my socks frequently.

If you leave the peeling skin as it is, it can cause infection.
The teacher told me to clean regularly,
Vacuuming every day is such a chore!

So lately, the fully automatic vacuum cleaner that everyone's been talking about has been running at full capacity in my house ^^;

I think it's gradually getting better, but it's still a long way from being completely clean.
Sometimes I feel like giving up because I wonder if it's going to take a long time.

But I want to look my best before I start wearing sandals more often!

I'll do my best to provide consistent care!

Five weeks have passed since we started the care.

I was so close to getting the base of my left index finger, but
One of my worries is that it's not getting completely clean and tidy (>_<)

Hmm, this is tough;;

The peeling skin around my thumb hasn't changed at all.

There are times when you feel like giving up, but you must keep your strong determination to make it beautiful no matter what!
I'll do my best to provide care!

I continue to spray the affected area with medication every day.

I want to wear cute sandals,
Because of the season, I mostly wear flip-flops, so my feet get dirty easily.

I started washing them immediately after noticing, so maybe that was a good thing?!

Recently, there was a TV special about athlete's foot.
I was surprised to learn that one in three women has athlete's foot.
"Wow! So many friends here ^^;" I felt a little relieved.

I want to get out of this situation as soon as possible!

I'll do my best!

Six weeks have passed since we started the care.

It's become much cleaner! (*^^*)

At a glance, you can't even tell where the athlete's foot is on the soles of my feet!

But if you look closely, you can see that the skin is peeling near the base of the thumb.
It's still stubbornly lingering, though ^^; The skin at the base of my index finger is peeling.
Even the worst areas are now completely clean!

But I can't let my guard down now, so I'll continue with the daily care!

I continue to spray the affected area with medication every day.

The doctor said the dosage of medication might be a little low...
I was told to spray more than usual.
Spray generously
And it's getting nice and clean!!!

You shouldn't be stingy lol

It's been a month and a half since I started the care, and there have been times when I felt like giving up.
I'm so happy to have made it this far!

But I still need to somehow completely heal the stubborn base of my thumb.
I want to wear cute sandals!

Almost there, maybe?

I feel like I can finally see my goal in sight.

Seven weeks have passed since we started the care.

I'm feeling pretty good again this week! ♪(*^^*)

The peeling skin is no longer noticeable!

The peeling skin at the base of my index finger, which was particularly bad, is still in good condition, just like last week!

My thumb area is also feeling great!

The finish line is near! ...I think ^^

Just like last week, I'm making sure to spray a sufficient amount.

Spray whenever you notice it's coming! Use a generous amount after your bath.

My right foot doesn't show any symptoms of athlete's foot, but I spray it regularly as a preventative measure.

It's looking much nicer, and it's really lifting my spirits!

I got carried away and compared my feet to my first-grade daughter's, but hers are just too perfect (laughs).

Ah, so frustrating! (lol)

"I hope you can become like me~♪" - a slightly condescending remark;

But it's a huge improvement compared to the past!!!

Almost there, maybe?

I wish my skin could be as smooth and shiny as my daughter's! ^^

Eight weeks have already passed since we started the treatment!

Even in this hot season when my feet get really sweaty, I'm still feeling great, just like last week!

Overall, there's hardly any peeling!

Everything's going great! Please keep it this way! ^^

Just like last week, I'm diligently spraying it with a "whoosh!"

In this hot season, the spray type is really refreshing to use!

It feels cool and refreshing right after spraying!

I do yoga about five times a month, and now I don't mind going barefoot anymore (*^^*)

Since it's summer vacation now, I'm taking my daughter to lessons.

My daughter used to tease me about my feet, saying things like, "Mommy's feet are so dry and rough, it's embarrassing (^m^)," but today during the lesson, she looked closely at my feet and complimented me, saying, "They're getting so much nicer!" (lol)

I'm so happy that I don't feel embarrassed when people see my feet while I'm doing yoga!

I have a doctor's appointment next week♪

I'm feeling a bit nervous (>_<)

I hope I can finally get rid of that dreaded athlete's foot!

Today I went to the doctor's office with my daughter for her final check-up.

The doctor's appointment was nerve-wracking, wondering if it would be a case of "care complete!"

The first thing the doctor said when I showed him the affected area was, "Oh, it looks so much better now! ^^"

Wow! My expectations are rising.

The doctor scrapes off a piece of skin and looks at it under a microscope. Ugh, this waiting time is so nerve-wracking!

"Oh?! I can't find any ringworm fungus. Looks like it's almost completely healed (smile)."

!!! Really?! !!! !!!

I couldn't help but high-five my daughter and cheer three times lol

The teacher gave me some advice for the future.

"We haven't found any ringworm fungus yet, but please continue for another month."
Please spray the medicine.

It takes more than two weeks for bacteria lurking deep within the skin to come to the surface.

"The skin on your feet takes three times longer to turn over than the skin on your face."

I see!

"Also, places like swimming pools and saunas where many people go barefoot..."
If you go to a place where you might come into contact with something, wash your feet or take other measures to keep them clean.
Don't forget to keep that in mind! That was the advice.

Yes! Got it! ^^

I dug out my sandals after a long time.

It's a design I would have hesitated to use before, but now I can do it with confidence.
You might be able to wear them with confidence! ★

These past two months have felt both long and short.

There were times when I felt like giving up, but I persevered and truly
That's great!

I'm so happy to have been able to participate in this project!

I was reminded once again that it's important to take action instead of just worrying.

For all of you suffering from athlete's foot, if you believe, you will definitely get better!