Athlete's foot Archives - Fixing Your Feet

Apr 3, 2014 · by John · In: Foot Care, Foot Care Products, Health, toenails Tagged: Athlete's foot, gwen lewis, natural foot care remedies, toenail care, trimming toenails

Today's post is contributed by Gwen Lewis. Athletes are prone to a number of injuries; torn or sprained ligaments and muscles, bruises, and broken bones. More common, irritating, unsightly and often embarrassing afflictions are situations such as athletes foot and toenail and toe-bed injuries. Athletes foot is a fungal infection that affects the areas between the toes leading them to become itchy, inflamed and painful. In extreme cases, especially for extreme athletes, infection can lead to …

Jul 3, 2010 · by John · In: Foot Care, Health Tagged: Athlete's foot, Foot Care, toenail fungus

Continuing our story of working on feet at Western States 100 last weekend, I have to share this story. Tonya and I were working side by side as runners came over for our help. She was a quick learner and asked a lot of questions - which was good. Twice, she seemed perplexed, as I was also. The first time was with a runner who had stubbed her toe, which lifted the big toenail off the nail bed. There was blood under the nail. We noticed more than blood. There was also a large build-up of residue …

Oct 25, 2008 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports, Travel Tagged: Athlete's foot, Foot Care, Footcare, tinea pedis

Many people have Athlete’s foot at one time or another. Athlete’s foot, technically called tinea pedis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. The hot weather and foot perspiration that athletes typically encounter can make athlete’s foot a common problem. The combination of a warm and humid environment in footwear, excessive foot perspiration, and changes in the condition of the skin combine to create a setting for the fungi of athlete’s foot to begin growing. Athlete’s foot usually occurs …

May 27, 2008 · by John · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Athlete's foot, Foot Care, Footcare

The facts are startling: 70% of people will be affected by athlete’s foot in their lifetime, 45% of people with athlete’s foot will suffer from it in episodes for more then 10 years, and seven out of 10 people with athlete’s foot are male.Athlete’s foot, technically called tinea pedis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. The hot weather and foot perspiration that athletes typically encounter can make athlete’s foot a common problem. The combination of a warm and humid environment in your …

Jan 11, 2006 · by John · In: Footcare, Footwear, Health, Sports Tagged: Athlete's foot

Facts: 70% of people will be affected by Athete's foot in their lifetime. 45% of people with Athlete's foot will suffer recurring bouts for more than 10 years. Anyone who has been bothered by Athelete's foot knows how the itching can drive you crazy. Before going out and spending a bunch of money on ointments and sprays, give this simple home remedy a try. If you travel, or need somethong to carry along, check out the liquid filled swabs. Two great ideas for the person …

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