A good drying of the feet and not abusing the nail enamel, keys to prevent the fungi in summer.
– with the arrival of the heat your feet are more exposed, for this reason the College of Chiropodists of the Valencian Community should visit a specialist to review its status is OK and not spread communicable diseases
– from the school have been tips to learn how detect if we have fungus on the feet and a Decalogue with the 10 key recommendations has been established for avoid his appearance
Valencia, July 2012.- with the arrival of summer toes are very exposed, it is common to use sandals, flip-flops, walking barefoot for public swimming pools and beaches sites and why it is necessary to confirm that we suffer not any contagious ailment that we could spread and worsen.
For this reason, the illustrious College of Chiropodists of Valencia has advised that periodic reviews are carried out at this time of the year in order to protect the foot and prevent infection by fungi in the summer months.
Some signs that should make us suspicious that we suffer this ailment are:
1.-appearance of ridges in fingernails.
2. increase of sweating and maceration interdigital.
3 have the skin flaky in that area.
4. detect a change of color in nails or fingers.
5. appearance of bad odor and/or small blisters.
To prevent its emergence from the College of Chiropodists a Decalogue with 10 key recommendations has been developed:
1.-do not abuse the nail polish, and if used, change them often. Not to let perspiration the converted to a generator source of fungi.
2 Dry your feet after bathing, especially between the toes, since wetlands are prone to their appearance.
3. It is recommended to use breathable shoes.
4. Never you should walk barefoot in public places such as pools or spas.
5. Do not share the nail clippers or other podiatric hygiene utensils as limes, fungi are contagious and can be spread this way.
6. Use natural fibre socks because they absorb more moisture.
7 Change socks frequently, mainly if they are wet.
8 Avoid shoes made of synthetic materials and that it be adjusted.
9. It is advisable to not share towel to dry the feet.
10-Wash the feet with a neutral ph SOAP.
With advice from the College of Chiropodists of the C.Valenciana wants to raise awareness of the importance of caring for the feet in the summer and prevent the spread of a very common and annoying ailment such as fungi through basic personal hygiene behaviors that prevent conditions that favour their development such as the humidity and heat.
