Athlete’s Foot Is A Misnomer
By Jeff Foster
Athletes Foot is not, as its name suggest, a condition which solely affects the physically active. Rather, it is a very common condition affecting a whole range of people.
Athlete’s foot is a bothersome fungal infection, caused by a variety of surface-skin inhabiting Trichophyton or Epidermophyton fungi that grows and spreads because (and where) the skin on your foot remains warm and moist.
Specifically speaking, Athletes foot is a form of ringworm that lives on your skin and toenails. The itchy (sometimes cracking and peeling) symptoms of this fungal infestation can be caught from a variety of sources, but is most common around areas providing a warm and moist habitat for the fungus - such as public showers or swimming pools. If you do use public showers such as at your local gym or spa, invest in a pair of rubber flip-flops to wear around in the public locker room and shower.
Far and away however, the most common cause of athlete’s foot is sweaty feet because the fungi that cause athlete's foot grow well in warm, damp areas.
More moderate flare-ups may cause increased redness and irritation and if left untreated, the
fungus can cause the skin to blister and crack and may even spread to other parts of the body.
There are two imidazoles commonly available for the treatment of Athletes Foot; Clotrimazole and Miconazole; which once the fungus is diagnosed, treatment can begin immediately. Also, Monphytol is a rapid drying, non-greasy paint, ideal for the treatment of athlete’s foot and other fungal infections of the nail and skin.
Remember Athletes foot doesn’t just seek out athletes and other active people. It is a very common condition affecting a whole range of people. Athletes Foot is caused by a fungus that can flourish in warm moist places... just like the ones between your toes.
Prevention is the best defense.
Keep up with good daily hygiene routine of anti-bacterial soap along with keeping your feet dry and ventilated as much as possible greatly reduces your risk.
If your feet do exhibit the itchy sometimes stinging symptoms of athlete’s foot, treatment with most over the counter solutions for athlete’s foot will halt the spread. However, if the condition continues be sure to check in with your primary care physician.
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