Information About Athlete's Foot - What it is and how to cure it.
Athlete's Foot Fungus
Athlete's Foot
Fungus
Tinea Pedis is the
medical name for the athletes foot fungus. This is a fungal infection
that affects the feet, specifically the toe webs and soles. This
dermatophyte is a fungus of the ringworm family. The same fungi
that causes jock itch also causes athlete's feet. These fungi
thrive in warm, moist places, such as shoes. Athlete's feet is
more common among males, but as more women take up exercising
in gyms, and professional sports, women are being afflicted with
tinea pedis as well.
Athlete's Foot Fungus
is communally spread. The fungus is found most often in showers
that are used by many people, such as in gyms, public swimming
pools, and locker rooms that have not been properly disinfected.
Athlete's foot fungus also can be found in hotel bathrooms and
rooms that have not been properly cleaned and sanitized. Once
the fungus is picked up by the foot (or feet), it is absorbed
and retained by perspiration and germs from socks and shoes.
Athlete's Feet is
not always preventable, but a few things will help. Disinfecting
shower stalls and bathrooms before usage. If you belong to a health
club or use a communal locker room on a regular basis, there are
rubber shower shoes that can make it less likely that the fungus
will develop. Also, avoid tight fitting shoes, especially during
the summer. Expose the afflicted foot (or feet) to light and air
as much as possible. To treat athlete's feet, clean the feet twice
daily with an antibacterial soap, thoroughly dry and apply an
anti-fungal cream or spray. For maximum effect, the cream or powder
must contain tolnafftate, clotrimazole or miconazole. Use
of these products daily for two weeks should take care of the
problem. If not, consult a doctor.
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