Athlete’s foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus called Trichophyton which usually infects the skin of the feet. It may spread to hands, nails and other parts of the body and is often accompanied by itching. Blisters may develop on the toenails and the sole of the feet. The skin between the toenails may soften and peel. Athlete’s foot may be easily passed from feet to feet and from contact with slippers and socks. It is important to keep your feet clean and dry in order to prevent an infection.
Mechanism of Developing Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is caused by Trichophyton, a type of fungi which can be passed from person to person through contact with the infected feet. Human skin continuously produces grime through metabolism and we get an infection through direct contact with the grime that harbors this fungus. The skin of the feet is hard. When it is soaked, the grime fell off easily. An infection occurs through direct contact with a bath mat and slippers in a restroom in many cases, because Trichophyton contained within the grime best grows in a moisture environment. There are three types of symptoms for athlete’s foot; (1) small blisters of the skin, (2) softening and peeling of the skin between fingers and toes, and (3) keratinization of the skin. The symptoms (1) and (2) are accompanied by itching.
Prevention Tips for Athlete’s Foot
Point 1. Wash your feet daily
It is essential to keep your feet clean for preventing athlete’s foot. Even if you come in contact with Trichophyton, it usually takes four days to develop athlete’s foot. Wash your feet with soap once a day to prevent an infection.
Point 2. Keep your feet dry
The fungus grows in a warm and moist environment but is very sensitive to dryness. Keep your hands, feet, footwear and socks thoroughly dry to prevent a fungal infection. After taking a bath, dry your hands and feet thoroughly, especially between fingers and toes.
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Be aware of possible danger of infection in a bathroom and restroom
You do not have to get too nervous about a family member with athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot or not, you can put all clothes into a washing machine together, because the fungus dies when the laundry dries. However, you have to be careful about a bath mat and slippers in a restroom. When they are wet, you may get an infection.
Treatment of Athlete’s Foot
Care 1. Keep your feet clean and dry
It is important to get early treatment for athlete’s foot. Keep the affected area clean and dry, wear shoes that let air through and change socks as often as necessary to prevent the worsening of symptoms. Do all kinds of things to keep the affected area clean and dry.
Care 2. Avoid amateurish treatment
Do not remove outer skin deliberately, or use unauthorized remedies that you have heard of. Skin irritation may occur and lead to suppuration. Avoid amateurish treatments and use appropriate remedies.
Care 3. Apply antifungal cream daily
It takes time to treat athlete’s foot effectively, because the skin is thick on the soles of feet and fingers. Various types of antifungal creams are available to treat different symptoms. The most important thing is to apply an appropriate amount of antifungal cream everyday and patiently.
The fungus may survive treatment and grow again, if you stop treatment shortly after the disappearance of the symptom. In order to prevent recurring infections, treatment should be continued for about a month after the symptoms have disappeared.
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