A member asked:

Can foot fungus grow on the slippers i wear? i have a fungus now that i been treating

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Fungus: Unless the slippers are really really dirty , fungus can survive there but not really grow. Fungus that infects our skin and nails is a spore forming organism that can survive 6 t o 9 months without a host . That is why it can survive in your slippers. See your podiatrist for products that will kill the fungus in your slippers - or just pitch them and get new slippers

Answered 1/22/2015

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

I agree...: with Dr. Inwood. There is now a spray called "Clean Sweep" by Tetra Medical that has nanosilver to help provide an antimicrobial barrier in shoe gear. You may want to try this as well.

Answered 5/9/2016

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