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Staying ahead of athlete's foot

Staying ahead of athlete's foot
HEALTH CARE TIPS FOR LEGS AND FEET

The fungus that causes this itchy rash thrives in the warm, dark, wet environment between your toes. The key is keeping your feet dry.

Select well-ventilated shoes

Wear sandals, leather shoes or athletic styles with ventilation holes that allow feet to breathe. Avoid shoes made of synthetic materials, such as vinyl or rubber.

Alternate shoes

Don't wear the same pair every day. Change wet shoes imme-diately. Don't store out-of-season styles in plastic.

Protect your feet in high-risk areas

Wear waterproof sandals or shoes around public pools, showers and locker rooms.

Wear acrylic socks

When wearing closed-toe shoes, wear socks made of synthetic fibers such as acrylic or polypropylene that wick away mois-ture. Cotton socks tend to absorb moisture from your feet.

Change damp socks

If your feet sweat, change your socks twice a day.

Use antifungal medications

For recurring infections, use an antifungal medication such as clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF), terbinafine (Lamisil-AT) or miconazole (Micatin, Zeasorb-AF). If an infection lasts longer than four weeks, see your doctor.

 

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