The prevention of athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, lies in keeping the feet clean and dry, in the hygiene of shoes and utensils, in treating ringworm, and in staying away from people with ringworm.
1. keep feet clean and dry: tinea pedis is caused by fungal infections such as Trichophyton rubrum. A long period of time in a moist and sweaty environment is conducive to the growth of fungi, which can induce tinea pedis. You should pay attention to keep your feet dry and clean, wash your feet frequently, and dry them completely after washing.
2. Shoes and utensils hygiene: try to wear loose and comfortable shoes, pay attention to the hygiene of towels and basins for washing feet, and do not share with others.
3. Treatment of tinea cruris and other primary lesions: active treatment of tinea cruris and onychomycosis is needed to avoid triggering tinea pedis.
4. stay away from people with ringworm: ringworm is mainly spread through contact. You can avoid direct contact with people with ringworm or wash your hands in time to prevent it.
The above methods can effectively prevent tinea pedis, once infected also need timely treatment.