Signs and symptoms
often include:
- Cracking and peeling of skin between the toes
- Inflammation
- Areas of white, dead skin
- Moistness or blistering
- Itching or soreness
What causes athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the foot caused usually by one of 3 different types of fungi.
As it is not usually known which of these fungi has caused your athlete's foot, you need a treatment,
such as Daktarin Aktiv cream or Daktarin Gold, which is effective against all the types of fungi that can cause athlete's foot.
When and
how should I treat it?
You should treat athlete's foot as soon as you notice the first
signs of infection. The skin often becomes inflamed and itchy with
areas of ‘dead skin', moistness or blistering and cracking or peeling.
It is important to treat the infected area quickly and thoroughly.
Daktarin offers a range of anti-fungal sprays, creams and powders
that can be used to treat athlete's foot. Click
here to find out more about the Daktarin range of products.
How can I prevent re-infection?
Even if you've got rid of your athlete's foot, it is very easy to
re-infect yourself. It is important to remember that the fungi that
cause athlete's foot thrive in warm, moist conditions. Therefore,
it is important to dry thoroughly after bathing, particularly between
your toes. The fungi can live in your shoes, socks and on your towels
if you don't change them regularly enough. You should wear good
quality cotton socks that allow your feet to breath and make sure
you wash them at 60°C to destroy fungal spores. Daktarin Aktiv spray powder can also be sprayed onto your feet, socks and
in your shoes to help prevent re-infection. |
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