Athlete's foot causes pain, itching, and burning of the feet and toes. While it is a frustrating problem, a few simple steps can treat this common foot fungus.
Difficulty Level: average Time Required: 20 minutes
Here's How:
- Wear sandals in the gym locker room. Fungi love those steamy, wet floors! They're just waiting
for feet like yours to latch on to.
- Change your socks. While it may seem obvious...change into a clean pair! Laundry is a pain,
but it's not so bad that a few extra socks from frequent changing will slow you down.
- Wash your feet. No, the soapy water from washing your hair that rinses by your feet does not do the
trick! A good scrub between the toes will clean many of the pests away.
- Over the counter treatments work. Ask the pharmacist for the right medication, and then apply
as directed. Unfortunately, these require frequent applications, that's the hardest part.
- Keep your feet dry. A little talc will help even the sweatiest of feet. Fungi hate dry places, make
your feet inhospitable.
- Be careful in the shower! While washing feet and wearing sandals are good, don't create more
orthopedic problems (e.g. fractures) by slipping. Get no-skid sandals.
- Don't be concerned about getting expensive medications, many of the cheap ones are just the
same. Ask the pharmacist for help.
- If you can't resolve the problem on your own, see your doctor.
- Keep the tub basin clean to avoid passing the fungus to unsuspecting users.
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