Tips and self care

You can advise people with athlete’s foot to:

• Wear well-fitting footwear that keeps the feet cool and dry
• Consider replacing old footwear, which could be contaminated with fungal spores
• Maintain good foot hygiene
• Wear cotton socks to help keep the feet cool
• Avoid scratching the affected skin to prevent infections from spreading
• After washing the feet, dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes
• Avoid sharing towels and wash towels regularly
• Wear protective footwear in communal areas.⁵

Some antifungal sprays and powders may be used in footwear to help prevent athlete’s foot.