Is Skin Fungus Ruining The Look Of Your Feet?

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Is Skin Fungus Ruining The Look of Your Feet?

by Louise Forrest

As the dog days of summer settle in and the sun continues to beat down on our fragile bodies, we start dressing more and more comfortably every time we walk out the door. Those of us that are extremely conscious about our skin remember to put on sun block if we’re going to be outside for more than 20 minutes. But one part of the body that we seldom think about protecting is our feet. Besides, who ever heard of getting a sun burn on your feet?

But there might be a whole other predator looking to dine on your feet and it has nothing to do with the sun. Fungus known as athlete’s foot and the fungus that attacks your toe nails, turning them white, brittle and cloudy can make it so that you never put on sandals again. What can we do to fight the foot skin care fight? Here are a few helpful tips on keeping the foot fungus monster away.

You’ve probably seen the commercials on television. One of the most popular new medications that spends millions on advertising every year is Lamisil. The fungus that causes your toenails to go completely white, flake off and otherwise look disgusting is quite treatable, but you do need a doctor’s prescription to get it. For those that have avoided this disgusting fungus, how can you keep it away? Here are a few tips:

	If you’re using a public shower or public pool, wear sandals and try not to walk barefoot where everyone else has. These moist and warm areas are the ultimate breeding ground for fungus infections.
	Make sure your home shower is cleaned on a regular basis. Just because you’re being careful to not walk barefoot anywhere doesn’t mean that others in your home are being just as careful. Even a pet can track in something from outside that could cause a problem with your feet.
	If you go to work out or go for a run, make sure you take your shoes off and shower as soon as you get home. If you’re having a problem with sweaty feet during the day, try some of the popular foot powders to keep your feet dry during the day. When you get home, take off your sweaty shoes and socks and wash your feet than keep them dry the rest of the day.
	If you notice even a slight whitening of your nails or the tell-tale itching of athlete’s foot, treat it immediately. Cases that are left to fester are much more difficult to get rid of.

You can also help to fight the fungus fight by keeping the insoles of your shoes new and in good shape. It can be tough to part with that old, comfortable pair of sneakers or running shoes, but if you keep coming down with bouts of fungus, tossing those old shoes would probably be a good idea.

For overall foot health, moisturizing can be just as important as it is on the rest of your body. Many people don’t have to worry about fungus, but do have large patches of unsightly dry skin on the heel and ankle that scares many people off from wearing sandals or open toed shoes. After your daily shower, simply apply your favorite moisturizer and let your feet sit for a while so your skin can absorb it in. It may sound basic, but many people ignore their feet when it comes to basic skin care and it can really come back and bite you in the end.

Almost everyone at one time or another has to wage a battle against foot fungus. For most people, it is simply a case of athlete’s foot that a good cream or powder will fix. For others, it is a more serious nail fungus infection that takes weeks or even months to treat. Keep your feet dry, away from damp places and treat any sign of infection right away and you’ll be fungus free for life.