No show socks or footsies are great in the summer. They keep your feet so much more comfortable in the heat when you are wearing boat shoes.
(Health-NewsWire.Net, July 25, 2015 ) Chicago, Illinois -- Every summer cases of fungal infections increase dramatically and this summer is no exception. Previous research has shown that between 15%-25% of the population have Athlete's Foot at any one time.
As this condition is often treated by easily obtainable medication at the drugstore more recent or accurate figures regarding infection are not available, however as the trend to wear shoes without socks continues the number of infections is likely to be far greater.
Although easily treated if caught early, there is a recovery time of 1-2 weeks and it is infectious which is why prevention is better than cure.
Practical ways that anyone can do to prevent athlete's foot include:
Keep feet dry all the time. Use no show socks when wearing closed shoes to help absorb sweat from the feet.
Use clean and dry socks at all times. If needed, bring an extra pair of socks to change when what the used one cannot absorb any longer. If a person is wearing lower cut shoes wear no show socks (often referred to as loafer socks or boat shoe socks) too.
Air out the feet from time to time.
Alternate two shoes within the week to air out the shoes and keep it dry inside. Fungi and bacteria grow in damp and warm places, damp shoes are the perfect place for that.
Do not walk barefoot in any public shower and swimming pool because fungi and bacteria can foster on wet tiles, floors and walls.
Pat dry feet especially in between toes after shower or bathing.
Keep shoes dry at all times, do not wear if it is damp.
Use foot powder if there is a need to wear closed shoes for a long period. The powder helps absorb sweat and moisture off feet, keeping it dry and odor free.
These are the signs and symptoms to watch out for in athletes foot:
Itching of skin between toes and sometimes even on the sides of the feet
burning sensation in the skin
scaling of the skin on the feet
cracked heels
Feet that smells bad
Blisters on the feet that itch
Swollen or inflamed bottom of the feet
Podiatrist and dermatologist advice is to seek professional and medical help once signs and symptoms start to appear or manifest. It is best to treat Athlete's foot at the start of its infection.
Athlete's foot and any skin infection can easily spread to other parts when not given proper medical attention. Jock itch, in fact, is another form of fungal infection that grows in the groin but is the same type of fungus as athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is more common in men but women can still get the infection too.
Podiatrists recommend wearing socks made of high quality material such as cotton and wool this summer. A perfect solution for men wearing boat shoes are Stomper Joe no show socks for men , they help keep feet dry and comfortable yet remain completely unseen.
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