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Warding Off Warts And Athlete's Foot

Published 27 April 2016

What with Singapore’s humid, hot weather, it’s no wonder that body and foot odor tend to be problems for many – especially those who have unfortunately active sweat glands! Warts and athlete’s foot are common conditions that arise from viral and fungal infections, which are easily caught in Singapore as the wet, dark environment of a sweaty shoe is perfect for nasty fungi and viruses to thrive.

Public pools, gyms and other places where lots of sweaty people gather are perfect breeding grounds for warts and athlete's foot to fester.
Keeping the skin on your feet free from infections can be a tough task. Follow these simple steps to avoid fungal infections that cause athlete’s foot and the dreaded viral infection that causes warts:
  1. Always wear flip-flop sandals inside gym showers, changing rooms, around swimming pools, nail salons and reflexology places.
  2. Never share shoes and sandals.
  3. Wash your feet thoroughly with soap and water upon exiting a swimming pool and dry them meticulously. Children should pay special attention to this tip, as their delicate skin makes them vulnerable to infections.
  4. Shoes that are regularly worn for many hours during the day should be dried out in direct sunlight weekly.
  5. Ensure that your nail salon uses sterile instruments or take your own.
Written by Mark B. Reyneker
Written by Mark B. Reyneker

Podiatrist 20 years of clinical experience. Practiced in South Africa, Malaysia, and Singapore. Pioneered CAD/CAM custom made orthotics in S.E Asia.

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