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

Hello, my name is Yuppy.

Starting today, I will be participating in a project to completely cure my athlete's foot and will do my best.

I actually think I might have had athlete's foot for several years now.

That's because I once had blisters and scabs on my feet and thought, "Huh?"

At the time, I didn't go to the doctor; I tried washing my feet and dealing with it in my own way.

After a while, the blisters stopped forming, so I wondered what it was all about...
I just left it as it was.

Looking back now, I think I might have already had athlete's foot at that time, and the fungus might have remained because it hadn't healed.

Incidentally, at the financial institution where I currently work, most of the work is office-based.

The working hours are also quite long, from just after 8 a.m. until around 9 p.m.

So at the office, I wear sandals that seem to have good breathability,
They had taken measures to prevent my feet from getting sweaty.

The tests confirmed that I do have ringworm... (:_;)

The stratum corneum on my heels has thickened, hardened, and become powdery.

But now I have a dermatologist on my side, and I've decided to treat it properly this time to prevent it from recurring!

I'll do my best, so I'd be happy if you could support me!

Thank you in advance ^^

This week, I've often been coming home late due to work and drinking parties.

After taking a bath, I always soak a cotton pad with lotion and use it as a face mask,
I was so tired this week that I skipped a couple of sessions...

But I still apply the athlete's foot cream every day with determination!

Since I started applying the medicine, I feel like the skin on my heels has become softer.

I bought new walking sandals last weekend.

They feel really nice when worn barefoot.

If I correct my walking style, maybe the shape of my feet will improve too?

I'm determined to cure my athlete's foot and have beautiful toes.

My teacher also told me, "Let's aim for beautiful bare feet!"

I think it's because the temperature has been rising recently, but I feel like I'm experiencing a slight itch around the soles of my heels.

I'll apply my medicine properly tonight and get a good night's sleep.

Good night.

As for the symptoms, there hasn't been any particular change, and the itching varies from day to day.
I sometimes feel pain (mainly in my heels and big toes) and sometimes I don't.

When I touched my heels when I wasn't in the bath, they were surprisingly hard (I usually touch them when I'm not in the bath).
(It was either while I was in the bath or after I had finished bathing.)

I think it might be hardened because of athlete's foot.

I apply the medicine mainly to my heels, toes, and the base of my toes.

My daily life remained centered around work, as before.
I had a project that was completed two weeks ago,
I went home a little early to go to bed and did some house cleaning.

To the teacher, Bacteria can survive on skin and other materials that fall on the floor.
Clean regularly. I was given that advice,
I'm determined to do the cleaning properly.

The sandals I wrote about in the first week caused blisters,
I've been using it successfully, and I feel like my walking has improved somewhat.

(My walking style, which used to rely heavily on the muscles on the outside of my legs, has improved.)

There has been no particular change in the condition of my feet.

This week I felt a slight itch on the outside of my left heel.

I don't think it's gotten any worse.

Prepare a cotton pack set (cotton pads, lotion, and moisturizer),
For the past six months or so, I've been continuing with the care, although I've been slacking off occasionally.
It's almost become a habit.

The effects didn't appear immediately, but
Before I knew it, my skin condition had improved, and it even seemed brighter.

As for athlete's foot, I made it a habit to apply the medicine after taking a bath.
I'm hoping that if I keep at it patiently, it might get better someday.

It's the rainy season, so it's humid, and the temperature is fairly high.
I sweat on my back just from walking to work.

My athlete's foot seems like it's going to get worse, so I'll make sure to apply the medicine properly.
I plan to wash my feet and take care of them as soon as I get home.

There has been no particular change in the symptoms.
I guess it's hard to cure because it's become chronic.
I'm feeling a bit pessimistic.

However, I apply the medicine every day.

Looking at the photo of the outside of the left foot, you can see that the skin is rough.
It's becoming more noticeable, especially the itchiness.
I don't feel like I have any problems, nor do I feel like my condition is worsening.

The photo shows that feeling discouraged is a sign of fatigue.
So, these are relaxation goods. An aroma lamp and essential oils.
This set will refresh the air in your room.

Essential oils can also be used in shoe dehumidifiers or by adding about two drops to your pillow.
I sometimes use it to try and eliminate odors or promote restful sleep.

There has been no change in my symptoms.

Perhaps because I was busy with work, the itching didn't bother me.

Speaking of which, every year around this time,
My feet were itchy, but this year
(It might just be my imagination, but) it doesn't itch.

Looking at the photo, it appears that the outer layer of skin is peeling off.
I feel like it might be worse, but I don't think it's gotten any worse.

Last week (the week that just ended) was busy again because it was the start of the quarter.
I worked a little at the office over the weekend.

Since it's sale season, I'm taking a break from work (?!).
I went around to several stores to check out their sales.

As I looked around, I naturally wanted to try something on.
After trying them on, I wanted to buy several items.

The photo shows toe socks, which were also on sale.

I've been interested in it for a while because I thought it would be good for foot health.
I bought it on impulse because it was "20% off".

I think it would be good for athlete's foot too.

There hasn't been much change in the condition of the soles of my feet.

It feels rough to the touch, and it's also visible in the photos (this isn't something that just started this week).
It feels like some of the dead skin is peeling off.

But I hardly feel any itchiness.

Speaking of which, in previous years, during the hot season, (it gets stuffy)
I'm not sure if it's because of athlete's foot, but I sometimes feel itchy.
This year, it feels very light.

However, judging from the photos and how it feels to the touch, it doesn't seem to be healed yet.
I intend to work hard and steadily.

I played badminton with my sister this weekend.

It's been a full 15 years since I last played badminton. I was able to hit the shuttlecock better than I expected,
I was feeling refreshed and happy after sweating profusely,
The next day, the entire right side of my body (shoulder, arm, waist, and leg!) was sore.

There was a foot mat in the shower area of the gymnasium,
I avoided it (because I didn't want to infect someone else)...

Regarding the symptoms, I haven't noticed any particular changes.

It's hot, but I feel like I'm experiencing significantly less itchiness than in previous years.

From the teacher, To make the symptoms even better, "Urea-containing
I was advised to use the cream, starting Saturday night (July 24th).
I've started using it.

It softens the hardened areas of skin, allowing the active ingredients of the athlete's foot medication to penetrate.
Apparently, the purpose is to allow for better penetration.

Indeed, the skin on my heels has become quite hard (partly due to athlete's foot)
(Perhaps due to the symptoms?) The medication's ingredients may not have been absorbed as easily.

Like me, when the symptoms become chronic, (the itching may lessen,
(Although it doesn't look much like athlete's foot,) the medication has become less effective.
I found myself strangely convinced that this would only make the condition more chronic.

Therefore, I'll put up with the extra step and make the effort to apply the urea-containing cream every day.
Now that I've come this far, I want to do my best to get better!

When I apply the urea-based cream, it seems to take a little while for the medicine to absorb (dry) (maybe I'm applying too much cream?), so I've found that it works well if I do my post-bath routine (cotton pack, athlete's foot medicine, body cream) while watching a DVD.

I used to do the same thing with English learning CDs, but I got a little bored with it, so for a while I think I'll do it "while watching movies."

With movies, there's the risk of watching too much and ending up sleep-deprived...

There hasn't been much change in my symptoms.

I feel like the skin on my heels has become a little smoother,
It might just be my imagination.

I'll continue diligently applying athlete's foot medication and urea cream after my bath.
I'm applying it.

Urea-containing cream is mainly applied to the heels, toes, and the base of the big toe.
I'm applying it.

(Urea-containing cream is also effective for rough hands and dry elbows.)
It says so, and it looks like it could be useful for other purposes in winter too.

The photo shows sun protection products.

The rainy season is over, and the sun is finally getting stronger.

Since I work indoors, I don't go outside on weekdays, but on weekends I get a considerable amount of UV exposure.
I feel like I'm being bathed in it.

I use parasols and sun visors to protect myself from the sun, but still...
I'm concerned about dry skin and uneven skin tone.

I recently started using a serum to brighten my skin tone.

I had a checkup with the doctor.

When I had my feet examined, I was told, "The visible symptoms and overall impression have improved considerably, with less roughness."​

I didn't really notice much of an effect myself (because it's become chronic), so I was happy to hear you say that, doctor.

I think it was worth diligently applying the medicine.

Further examination (microscopic examination) revealed that I am not completely cured yet (the athlete's foot fungus is still present), but since I am improving, I decided to continue with the treatment as advised by the doctor.

I apply athlete's foot medication and urea cream every time, but my feet get a little sticky and take a long time to dry, so I've started wearing socks. (Sometimes I wear slippers too.)

The urea-containing cream seems to have been effective both for reducing dryness and for improving the penetration of the antifungal medication. Apparently, the reduction in dryness indicates an improvement in symptoms, as well as preventing the entry of antifungal fungi through tiny cuts, thus reducing the risk of reinfection.

Since I see it every day, it's hard for me to really notice the changes, but I realized that continuing to do it diligently is worthwhile.

I went shopping for a work suit over the weekend.

Then I came across some lovely earrings and bought them on impulse... Earrings have nothing to do with athlete's foot or my job, but I guess I'll give myself a pat on the back for diligently applying the medicine up until now.

My athlete's foot symptoms are getting better, and I've also bought a new suit and earrings, so I thought I could continue to do my best with both treatment and work.

This will be my last diary entry, but my healing project will continue.

I intend to continue working hard with the goal of a complete recovery.

For those of you who are struggling with the same thing, let's work together towards achieving sparkling clean bare feet!