Athlete’s Foot: Learn How to Get Rid of Your Case of Athlete’s Foot Fungus
Do your feet itch and burn? Do your feet feel like they’re on fire? Do you have a scaling, red rash on your feet? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you could be suffering from a foot fungus called athlete’s foot.
Because it is caused by perspiration – and often affects athletes – the name athlete’s foot was given to this contagious condition. But not just athletes can contract athlete’s foot (tinea pedis). Basically, if you wear shoes and socks, you’re at risk for developing athlete’s foot. Wet feet trapped in closed-in shoes, socks and hose provide the perfect environment for the athlete’s foot fungus, which thrives in warm, dark, moist climates.
If you want to protect your feet from athlete’s foot, there’s one simple rule to follow: Keep feet dry. Here are some good tips from The Podiatry Institute for guarding against athlete’s foot:
- Wash feet with an anti-bacterial soap to keep your feet safe from the athlete’s foot fungus.
- Change your socks often, especially after exercising or perspiring, to keep your feet safe from the athlete’s foot fungus.
- Dry feet well after showering or bathing to keep your feet safe from the athlete’s foot fungus.
- Apply anti-fungal powders and creams to absorb excess moisture and help keep your feet safe from the athlete’s foot fungus.
- Wear rubber sandals when using public showers or pools or going to the gym to keep your feet safe from the athlete’s foot fungus.
If you do get athlete’s foot, however, careful hygiene and the regular use of anti-fungal creams and powders should help alleviate symptoms of the athlete’s foot fungus. See your doctor if you have any problems, or if you think that what you thought was athlete’s foot may in fact be another type of skin irritant.
Information on foot and lower body health conditions like athlete’s foot provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health.