Rubbing alcohol has long been used to disinfect cuts, but it is also known for treating athlete's foot. Research shows alcohol effectively kills fungus and bacteria on the skin's surface and works against infection in the earliest stages. The best way of using rubbing alcohol is by applying directly to the area or soaking feet for 30 minutes in a footbath of 70 percent alcohol and 30 percent water.

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