Athletes Foot

Athletes Foot Prevention


Prevent Athletes Foot Before It Starts?

The best way to avoid Athletes Foot is to prevent it. The athletes foot fungus is contagious and is found in warm, moist conditions. Therefore it is important to keep your feet dry, change socks regularily, where sandals when in common showers.

Foot powders are also very good at keeping your feet dry and lessening the chances of athletes foot or having it come back if you have already had it.

Here are some easy tips to prevent athletes foot...

1. Alternate pair of shoes. Change your shoes when they are wet or damp and let the wet ones dry out.

2. Wear cotton or wool socks. These natural materials are designed to keep moisture away.

3. Change socks regularily.

4. Wear sandals or ventilated shoes. This will allow feet to stay dry.

5. Wear sandals in public pool areas, showers, etc.