How Can I Prevent Athlete’s Foot?

Do you wear shower shoes, flip flops or sandals when walking around swimming pools, gyms, showers or hotel rooms?

Do you wash your feet every day with soap and dry them completely after washing?

Do you wear light, well-ventilated shoes (in which your feet will not sweat so much)?

Do you avoid wearing the same pair of shoes every day?

Do you make sure that your feet are always dry, especially between the toes?

Do you powder your feet daily, preferably with antifungal powder?

Do you wear socks made of natural fabrics or fabrics that dry quickly?

Do you change your socks every day or as soon as you notice that they are wet?

Do you avoid sharing towels, bedding or shoes?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you prevent athlete’s foot. Most people get athlete’s foot by walking barefoot in damp public places, such as swimming pools or locker rooms, so it is important to always wear shower shoes or flip-flops because the fungi that cause this infection are on the floor. You should avoid wearing shoes made of synthetic materials, such as vinyl or rubber, which will make your feet sweat profusely. If possible, alternate your shoes every day to ensure they are dry when you put them on. Wash your feet daily with soap and water and then dry them completely.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to prevent athlete’s foot. Warm, humid places favor fungi, so you should wear socks made of natural fabrics or fabrics that dry quickly. Also, your socks should be changed daily or even several times a day if you feel that your feet are wet. It is good to powder your feet daily, preferably with antifungal powder. When you are at home, try to ventilate your feet as much as possible, by going barefoot or wearing flip-flops. Do not share towels, bedding or shoes, as this way the fungal infection can be easily transmitted from one person to another.