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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with athlete's foot.

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ignore: Make sure to change socks frequently to avoid a moist environment which helps the fungus grow.

Answered 3/8/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Always wear rubber slippers at the gym when showering.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do wear slippers in the shower and around the swimming pool.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do dry your feet promptly after showers, swims or workouts.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Soak: Soak feet daily in warm water+vinegar+baking soda for 2-3 weeks/until better. Use anti-fungal spray.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Wear: Wear clean cotton ones. Don't wear socks when at home. Let ur feet breath. Keep feet clean.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: While being treated, get new sandals, or wear clean socks Avoid nail spas or being barefooted.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Oil: Oil of oregano has good antifungal properties. You can apply diluted form topically, or take orally.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Prevent: To prevent athlete's foot, wash between toes and thoroughly dry feet; change sweaty socks and shoes.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ignore: Wash your feet in shower daily with desenex shampoo.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Carry: Carry extra set of socks with you at all times if you have athlete's foot in case feet get wet/sweaty.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Ignore: Avoid polyester blend socks Enjoy 100% cotton socks Soak feet w/ dilute Listerine a few times.

Answered 9/29/2014

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do wear comfortable footwear, Don't wear sweaty socks repeatedly, and Do use appropriate medications.

Answered 3/22/2015

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Keeping: Keeping the feet dry by using cotton socks and breathable shoes can help prevent athlete's foot.

Answered 5/14/2015

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do treat all areas of fungal infection at one time to avoid reinfection.

Answered 5/14/2015

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Dr. Adrian Rawlinson answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Ignore: Athlete's foot is a common infection caused by a fungus. It most often affects the space between the.

Answered 11/24/2015

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Ignore: Wear non-cotton athletic socks to better wick the moisture and reduce the risk of athlete's foot.

Answered 6/9/2017

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Wear: Wear non-cotton athletic socks to better wick the moisture and reduce the risk of athlete's foot.

Answered 6/9/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Keep: Keep feet dry. Use spray on anti-fungals. Shoes become contaminated. Use zinc supplements!

Answered 6/4/2017

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Dr. Richard Mallia answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Acetic: Acetic acid, iodine, and clotrimazole are all effective treatments must be used for a week.

Answered 10/15/2018

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