Athlete's Foot Causes, Remedies & More
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6. Preventing Reinfection
Prevention is about making future breeding grounds as uninviting as possible. Keeping feet dry minimizes the damp conditions athlete's foot needs to survive. Change socks often. Wear shoes that allow air to circulate. Don't share your shoes, as this infection can spread.
Even with the best effort, it's a fact that the organism that causes athlete's foot is still out there, unseen. The most likely places to pick it up are warm, damp environments like locker rooms or swimming pool tiles, so use flip-flops or sandals anywhere communal.
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