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To warn you about the dangers of a vinegar soak.......

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CanIbeRio · 20/07/2025 17:02

I was diagnosed with Athletes Foot. Podiatrist recommend Lamisil spray which didn't touch it. So turned to Dr Google who recommended a vinegar Foot soak. Admittedly I didn't observe the rule for ratio of vinegar to water and sloshed in about quarter of a bottle of vinegar to not much water and merrily soaked away for 20 mins. Stung like a bitch but I thought great, it must be working. Quick rinse in shower, job done!

Woke up yesterday to weeping feet and feeling like I'd been stood in stinging nettles. As the day progressed my toes got more red and angry, with weeping blisters.

I have chemical burns to both feet. Been seen andvhad them dressed by my MIL who is a district nurse. Currently sat here feeling very sorry for myself and very angry at my stupidity. Of course vinegar is extremely acidic - be very careful and use it carefully - or not at all! Going forward it don't even think I could face it on my chips!!

OP posts:
HobnobsChoice · 20/07/2025 17:20

Didn't you also post this yesterday? I've definitely read this exact post before and I don't own a time machine

GeniuneWorkOfFart · 20/07/2025 17:19

What sort of vinegar was this 😱

After800Years · 20/07/2025 17:17

So your thread title should read:

Can I warn you of the dangers of not reading instructions carefully 😂

I hope you’re ok though OP, that does sound awful!

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