Athlete's Guide to Athlete's Foot

So, you're an athlete and you have probably heard of a thing called 'athlete's foot' but have never really known what it is.  Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus.  It is most often caused by a fungus that is in moist and damp areas like swimming pools and locker rooms.  These places are most often inhabited by athlete's, and therefore the condition was nicknamed athlete's foot.  Symptoms of athlete's foot include...

• Dry Skin
• Itching and Burning
• Scaling
• Inflammation

• Blistering

It is important to see your podiatrist if the condition does not respond to proper hygiene or does not go away within two weeks.  Oral or topical antifungal medication may be prescribed to treat the fungus.  If the infection is caused by bacteria an antibiotic may be prescribed.  Tineastat can be purchased through our online product store.  Tineastat combines the powerful anti-fungal medicine Clortrimazole 1%, and potent herbal extracts to create this effective treatment for itching, burning, and the discomfort associated with athlete’s foot) tinea pedis, jock itch, ringworm and other fungal skin infections.

Use these tips from the American Podiatric Medical Association to prevent Athlete's foot from occurring or recurring ...

• Wash feet daily with soap and water; dry carefully, especially between the toes
• Avoid walking barefoot; use shower shoes
• Reduce perspiration by using talcum powder
• Wear light and airy shoes
• Change shoes and hose regularly to decrease moisture
• Wear socks that keep your feet dry, and change them frequently if you perspire heavily