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Sue has a 17-year-old son, Ben, who has athlete's foot. She would like to buy a treatment. She adds that Ben's feet are very smelly and wonders if the two issues are linked. Ben is a marathon runner. Discuss:

  • What further questions could you ask Sue?
  • Can smelly feet and athlete's foot be linked? If so, how?
  • How can smelly feet best be prevented and treated?
  • What treatment would you recommend for Ben's athlete's foot?
  • How can athlete's foot be prevented?
  • What specific advice could you give to Sue about Ben's footwear?
  • What are the complications of athlete's foot?
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