Health Tip: Prevent Athlete's Foot It's often picked up in public places Updated: 10/5/2007 12:05:54 PM Print Article Email Article           (HealthDay News) - Athlete's foot is a fungal infection, often found in public locker rooms and showers, or anywhere else that is damp, dark and warm. Here are suggestions to help prevent athlete's foot, courtesy of the American Podiatric Medical Association: Don't walk barefoot in public areas like pools, showers, locker rooms or dressing rooms. Always wear flip flops or some kind of shower shoes. Before putting on shoes, sprinkle the feet with talcum powder to keep them dry. Wear shoes that allow air to circulate so that your feet stay drier. Wear thick, absorbent socks that keep your feet dry, and change them at least daily. -- Diana Kohnle Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews, LLC. All rights reserved. Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Vitamin D Status Not Associated With Low... Men With Low Testosterone Not Receiving ... Gene Therapy May Treat Erectile Dysfunct... Docs Issue Guideline on Screening for Os... Testosterone Levels Among Financial Trad... Elevated Urate Levels May Slow Parkinson... Male Partner Violence Hurts Women's Heal... U.S. Syphilis Rate Grows for 7th Year in... Health Tip: Boys and Body Image One-Third of HIV-Infected Gay Men Have U... Obesity Rates Leveling Off Among U.S. Ad... Farming, Fatherhood Hallmarks of Men Who... Having Lots of Kids Helps Dads Live to 1... Health Tip: Prevent Athlete's Foot For Health Info, Women Often Turn to the... Health Tip: Hernias in Children Health Tip: Paternal Bonding Girls Who Like Dad Favor Partners Who Lo... Male U.S. Veterans More Likely to Commit... Health Tip: Women Have Pattern Baldness,...

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