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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Athlete's Foot

          Athlete's foot (alipunga or dermatophytosis) is an eruption on the skin characterized by the formation of itchy small vesicles with cracking and scaling on the hands and feet, especially between the toes.

Preventive Measures:
1.   Keep feet and toes always clean and dry.
2.   Always wear clean and dry socks and shoes.
3.   Don't wear others' slippers, sneakers, socks and shoes. Don't let others wear your footwear.
4.   Don't go barefoot in the bathroom. Wear your own rubber slippers in public bathrooms, swimming pools and riverbeds.
5.   If your feet are infected, put your slippers and shoes under the son for one hour every day for one week when not in use.

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