“How can I prevent and treat athlete's foot?”

Never set a bare foot onto a public floor that gets wet such as a gym bathroom. Get a pair of antibacterial sandals if this is an activity that you do. Keep your feet dry at all times other than showeringbathing in your home or swimming. Change your socks immediately if they get wet. Buy antimicrobial socks. Use deodorant spray on your feet every morning and put dry powder in your shoes every morning before you put your feet in them. Never wear shoes without socks. Topical antifungals will only work if you keep the feet dry. If your shoes are dirty, buy a new pair or get antimicrobial insoles.

It's hard to prevent Athlete's foot if you continue to practice playing sports, but we can treat it with massage, acupuncture and herbs.

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You can keep your feet dry and clean to prevent athletes foot. Avoid going into public poos or showers with bare feet.

Treatment is usually with topical antifungal creams twice a day

Prevention and Treatment of Athlete's Foot

Prevention:

Keep Feet Dry: Dry your feet thoroughly after washing, especially between the toes.

Wear Breathable Footwear: Use shoes made of breathable materials and moisture-wicking socks.

Change Socks Regularly: Replace socks daily or more often if they become damp.

Avoid Walking Barefoot: Use flip-flops or sandals in public showers, pools, and locker rooms.

Rotate Shoes: Allow shoes to dry completely between uses.

Use Antifungal Powders: Apply antifungal powders or sprays to feet and inside shoes.

Treatment:

Topical Antifungals: Use over-the-counter creams, sprays, or powders containing clotrimazole, miconazole, or terbinafine.

Prescription Medications: For severe cases, oral antifungal medications like terbinafine or itraconazole may be prescribed.

Keep Feet Clean and Dry: Wash feet daily with soap and water, and dry thoroughly.

Disinfect Shoes and Socks: Treat footwear with antifungal sprays or powders.

Avoid Sharing Personal Items: Do not share towels, shoes, or socks to prevent spreading the infection.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation and treatment.

You can prevent athlete's foot by keeping your feet clean and dry, wearing breathable shoes, and changing socks frequently. Rotate you shoes daily, and have at least 3 shoes on rotation. Fungus thrive in areas that are warm, dark, and damp; this is the environment inside your shoes.

You have to wear dry shoes and don't wear other people's shoes. Apply the plaster to the affected areas, or try acupuncture, it will gone way.

Athlete's foot usually occurs due to moisture. The drier you keep your feet, the better control you will have. I recommend you be evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist (podiatrist) for diagnosis, and treatment options,

For the straight forward approach, make sure your socks are clean (dont double wear or wear same pair for prolonged periods of time!) , wear breathable shoes- meaning, make sure they arent tight, unless youre actively running, make sure shoelaces allow for breathability and the size is not one that is tight around your ankle or ball of your foot. Use drying powder or antifungal powders or sprays in your shoes. Spray as often as you need based upon your feet sweating or activity. When able wash your feet with soap and water twice daily and pat dry, including between the toes. I also recommend a fresh pair of socks for bed time and lathering your feet with lotrimin or another antifungal cream before putting the socks on for the overnight. If you have many calluses, you may need to do some form of calluse removal prior to initiating overnight creams for them to be effective. Dr Garcia