Quite a common skin problem, Athlete’s foot affects mostly men and young people. This skin problem can be found in the area between the toes, soles of feet fingernails and toenails. Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus called tinea pedis living off the dead skin cells and thriving in moist warm places such as gyms, locker rooms, showers and swimming pools. If you come in contact with wet floors or touch infected socks and shoes, you can contract this disease.
Symptoms are burning sensation between affected areas, itching, redness, scaling and blistering.
Preventing Athletes foot –
– To combat athlete’s foot, keep your feet dry all the times. After drying your feet, remove any loose skin to allow penetration of medication to the infected area.
– Use medicated powder or baking soda in your shoes and socks to keep your feet dry. It will soak up some of the perspiration and help neutralize the skin.
– Wear cotton or absorbent socks and wash them in hot water with bleach.
– Give your shoes lots of space to breathe and ample time to dry before wearing them again.
– Wipe the inside of...
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