Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection, and soaking feet in sichuan pepper water is not very effective in treating it. Sichuan pepper water has certain antibacterial and anti-itch effects, but while it is somewhat effective against common bacteria, its fungicidal action is not very strong. Therefore, it is essential to treat athlete's foot with standard antifungal creams, such as naftifine and ketoconazole ointment, which can completely cure the condition. The treatment period should be slightly longer to avoid incomplete eradication, leading to recurrence of the condition. Shoes and socks should be thoroughly sun-dried and disinfected, and towels and footbaths should be used separately from other family members to prevent cross-infection. For some more stubborn cases of athlete's foot, where topical medications do not work well, oral antifungal medications may be considered.