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I wore a pair of boots barefoot while suffering with athletes foot (unknowingly). if i wear these boots, always with socks from now on, will i be safe to continue wearing them or do i risk re infection ? or will the socks act as a barrier? thanks?

Q: i wore a pair of boots barefoot while suffering with athletes foot (unknowingly). if i wear these boots, always with socks from now on, will i be safe to continue wearing them or do i risk re infection ? or will the socks act as a barrier? thanks?

: Why take a chance? Putting powder in boots will help absorb any moisture which fungus like. Wearing socks will help. If you are susceptible to getting a fungus infection , you will get it anyways. Your immune system plays a role.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Why take a chance? Putting powder in boots will help absorb any moisture which fungus like. Wearing socks will help. If you are susceptible to getting a fungus infection , you will get it anyways. Your immune system plays a role.

Answered 7/10/2023

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A member asked:

I wore a pair of boots barefoot while suffering with athletes foot (unknowingly). if i wear these boots, always with socks from now on, will i be safe to continue wearing them or do i risk re infection ? or will the socks act as a barrier? thanks?

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