How is your january going?
On the wagon,lots of exercise and an annoying itch in between your toes?
Seriously; Gyms and public swimming pools are notorious places to pick up foot fungal infections. So beware. It is something to do with the pH and lots to do with the plentiful barefeet around in a warm, damp environment.
If you suffer from this common skin infection then you are aware of how unpleasant it can be.
It is a fungal infection that sits in between the toes and gets very itchy and sore. It also has a tendency to be very smelly which can be distressing. As a fungus thrives in dark, moist areas. So athlete’s foot thrives in between your toes.
It is a fungal infection that sits in between the toes and gets very itchy and sore. It also has a tendency to be very smelly which can be distressing. As a fungus thrives in dark, moist areas. So athlete’s foot thrives in between your toes.
Treatment
As with most things, prevention is better than cure.
Keeping toes clean and dry is the best way to avoid infection.
Wearing flip flips or our Beech Sandals (http://www.supplefeet.com/) is very important whilst swimming or at the gym.
Management
Use an anti-fungal to eliminate the infection.
At Supplefeet we do not recommend using the talcs or creams as they can make the area being treated more moist and so the cycle of infection is not broken.
We recommend anti-fungal sprays if possible:
Grisol™ - an effective anti-fungal spray that is easy to apply.
Lamisil™ - cream or spray.
We do use the cream in the early stages if the skin is broken and sore, as the cream is soothing. However it is best to move onto the spray as soon as is feasible and keep that in your gym bag.
This is an uncomfortable condition that is easily rectified.
As with most things, prevention is better than cure.
Keeping toes clean and dry is the best way to avoid infection.
Wearing flip flips or our Beech Sandals (http://www.supplefeet.com/) is very important whilst swimming or at the gym.
Management
Use an anti-fungal to eliminate the infection.
At Supplefeet we do not recommend using the talcs or creams as they can make the area being treated more moist and so the cycle of infection is not broken.
We recommend anti-fungal sprays if possible:
Grisol™ - an effective anti-fungal spray that is easy to apply.
Lamisil™ - cream or spray.
We do use the cream in the early stages if the skin is broken and sore, as the cream is soothing. However it is best to move onto the spray as soon as is feasible and keep that in your gym bag.
This is an uncomfortable condition that is easily rectified.
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