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Tinea pedis

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Confirm fungus if you are going to commit to months of anything. Tea tree has some trial data and a lot of irritation; it is not terbinafine. Neem is traditional topical. Interdigital maceration in a diabetic is a footwear and vascular conversation, not oil. Keep neat oil off fissures.

Primary plants

  1. Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
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    Tea treeHuman data

    Melaleuca alternifolia

    Topical tea tree has some tinea data. Inferior to standard antifungals. Irritation common.

    Typical. Diluted topical as studied — not neat oil on macerated web spaces.

    Safety. Contact allergy. Never ingest. Keep off deep fissures.

Supportive plants1
  • Neem (Azadirachta indica)
    NeemStrong traditional
    Azadirachta indica

    Traditional topical antifungal. Human file thinner than tea tree.

    Typical. Leaf/oil topical as labeled.

    Safety. Internal neem is a different, more toxic object. Pregnancy internal: no.

When this is not enough

  • Diabetic foot, cellulitis, suspected onychomycosis needing that page, immunosuppression with extensive disease

Rooted is a private clinical reference for licensed practitioners. It is educational, not a treatment protocol, and not a substitute for the chart, the exam, or pharmacy review. Plant medicines interact with drugs and can harm liver, kidney, heart, pregnancy, and children.

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