Athlete's Foot (also known as tinea pedis) is a parasitic fungal infection of the foot. It is most typically caused by some form of mold that grows on the surface of the foot skin (usually between the toes) and then penetrates into the living skin tissue itself, causing the infection. It is characterized by itchy, flaky, scaling skin and can also be accompanied by blisters and cracked skin. This can then lead to the exposure of raw tissue which gets painful, swollen and inflamed.
There are a number of measures that may be taken in the prevention of developing a tinea infection. Generally speaking, since athlete's foot is a fungal parasite, it is easily contracted in moist, wet environments.
- Disinfect your bathroom - Making your bathroom clean is a good step in defeating fungus
- Wash all clothes, sheets towels etc. in hot water at least once per week.
- Avoid sharing towels between people
- Use a seperate towel for any infection that has already occurred - Helps to stop tinea spreading to other parts of the body.
- Try to keep your feet dry - Generally it is good to have dry feet. This means wearing well-ventilated footwear and light socks. Also make sure that feet are thoroughly dried after being wet.
Often conventional medicine will advise the use of topical anti-fungal agents and/or oral medications (for more severe infections). Alternatively, the use of topically applied tea-tree oil and/or baking soda is thought to help get rid of the fungus.
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