Prevent athlete's foot
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Prevent athlete's foot
You may be able to prevent athlete's foot:
- Keep your feet clean and dry.
- Dry between your toes after swimming or bathing. Use a hair dryer.
- Wear shoes or sandals that allow air to circulate around your feet.
- Use talcum powder or an antifungal powder on your feet.
- Allow shoes to dry for 24 hours before you wear them again.
- Wear socks to absorb sweat. White socks do not prevent athlete's foot.
- Wear a clean pair of socks every day.
- Wear thongs or shower sandals in public pools and showers.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
| Last Updated | October 27, 2008 |
| Last updated: | October 27, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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