Tea Tree Oil Formula

• Create a basic tea tree oil formula to treat foot fungus by combining equal parts of tea tree oil, oregano oil and lavender oil. You can also use a few drops of tea tree oil diluted in olive oil to treat fungus. Apply the tea tree oil treatment two to three times a day to kill fungus.
  
  Tea tree oil treatments can be applied with a small paint brush or cotton swab. Saturate the entire infected area and allow the oil to completely absorb before resuming activities. The optimum time for applying the mixture to feet is after a shower or bath. Use a different applicator with each treatment to prevent re-infection and spreading.
  
  Expect to use the tea tree oil treatment for a minimum of six weeks in order to remedy the condition. Depending on the severity of the infection, the fungus may need treatment for up to a year. If you have developed fungus under a toe nail, continue treatment until the entire nail grows out, an average of six to 12 months, before stopping tea tree treatments. For best results, ensure that the fungus is eradicated from all areas of the foot including under toenails before discontinuing treatment.
  
  

Fungus Prevention

• You may consider continued application of the tea tree formula once the fungus has been cleared to prevent future infections. For chronic foot fungus symptoms, apply the formula two to three times a day, even when fungus symptoms are not visible. Prevent exposure to new fungus by avoiding public pools, spas and showers.
  
  

Side Effects

• Be prepared to experience possible skin reactions when using tea tree oil to treat fungus. According to the Mayo Clinic, tea tree oil has been found to cause reactions such as redness, blistering and itching and should be used with caution. In some cases tea tree oil may cause an allergic rash. In contrast to prescription medications which can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches and damage to stomach tissues and the liver, many find that the risk of skin discomfort with tea tree oil outweighs the negative effects of prescription medications. However, pregnant women are advised against using tea tree oil for any type of condition, including foot fungus.