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Athlete’s Foot – What It Is and How to Treat It
Caused by fungal infection, athlete’s foot or tinea pedis attacks many runners causing itchy, burning sensation between toes accompanied by pungent smell. The fungus is commonly found in damp contaminated environment such as pool areas, bathrooms and locker rooms. You should be aware of its contagious risk in infecting others. This skin condition grows rapidly between toes seeing its moist and warm places due to frequent use of socks and shoes.
Realizing the environment on which the fungus thrives, you can prevent this foot infection by protecting your foot from direct contact with any possible cause when you are in certain areas. You should always wear sandals whenever you are bathing in swimming pools or other sharing facilities. Also, you need to dry your feet after bathing. Avoid wearing all-cotton socks since they tend to be damp when sweating. Synthetic fiber socks are recommended considering their ability to wick away excess fluid.
You can find over-the-counter antifungal cream to treat this foot infection. Make sure you clean the toes area before applying a thin layer of anti-fungal cream. If the condition persists, you should seek for podiatrist.
You should also take care of your shoes in attempts to treat this foot infection. Applying disinfectant spray to your shoes frequently will help remove the fungus and eventually cure the athlete’s foot.
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