Athlete’s foot is a medical condition that can be prevented with the use of shower shoes. Athlete’s foot was named what it is because it is most common among those
that play sports and then use a community shower in their locker room. They are the ones that are most at risk to contract athlete’s foot so any athlete should strongly consider wearing shower shoes while in the locker room. Bathrooms and showers are most at risk for fungi to grow and spread because of the moist, cool, and dark environment. Once the fungi get onto your feet, they thrive because they are in dark, moist shoes. Athlete’s foot is preventable by both keeping the bathroom clean and wearing shower shoes.
Athlete’s foot otherwise known as Tinea pedis is most likely to form on the very bottom of your feet, near your toes. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot flourishes in sweaty shoes. The reason we encourage the use of shower shoes is so that the fungus never make it to your feet in the first place; fortunately, athlete’s foot in not considered serious and can be managed through the use of topical medications. The first signs that you might have contracted athlete’s foot are a rash occurring on the bottom of your feet that itches like crazy and a burning sensation. Although athlete’s foot is usually not very serious, if the fungi manage to enter your bloodstream through the blisters on your feet, there could be a serious risk to your health. If you have ever contracted athlete’s foot, it is likely that you will get it again so we strongly encourage the prevention of athlete’s foot through the use of shower shoes.
Like I said earlier, if you happen to get athlete’s foot, it is usually not serious and can easily be treated especially if caught early; unfortunately, serious complications can occur if not detected soon enough. Usually anti-fungal pills are not an effective treatment for athlete’s foot as the medication cannot reach the areas that need to be treated through the bloodstream. The best treatments are usually creams and sprays that are anti-fungal. Combine an anti-fungal cream with an ointment that will help with the itching and burning and you will get over athlete’s foot quickly and feel a lot better. If you go to the doctor he/she might prescribe you some aluminum acetate to help treat the fungal infection. The main thing you should understand after all of this, is that having athlete’s foot is not a pleasant experience and can lead to serious health problems. The best solution for you is to buy a pair of cheap shower shoes and wear them while taking a shower or even walking into any bathroom.