Athlete's Foot

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Athlete's Foot

Is common, generally harmless foot infection caused by fungi that thrive in the warm moist, and dark environments.The condition was fairly uncommon befor human beings started wearing shoes.

Athlete's foot is stubborn and will return when the conditions are right, no matter what common sense precautions one man take. To delay or help prevent its onset, a number of procedures should be followed: Always keep feet dry and apply antifungal lotion and follow that up with an antifungal powder. Wear socks made of absorbent fibers.Wear waterproof sandlesin public showers. When weather is humid go barefoot whenever possible. Avoid tight fitting shoes and air dry when possible.

This fungus requires a warm and moist environment. Wearing poorly ventilated shoes and socks harbor perspiration provide an ideal breeding ground for the germs that quickly multiply to cause athlete's foot. Contact with surfaces that harbor the organism also contributes to the development of this problem. It amy also be transmitted by wearing the shoes of someone who has it.