As the days heat up and we head into the Summer, many of us suddenly seem to remember that the appendages at the end of our legs need some love and care too. Feet are so often forgotten and neglected until we are getting ready to put them on show, whether that’s wearing snazzy new sandals, picnics in the park or walking on a beach. Image Credit: Typharm Group However, it’s not just the aesthetics of our feet we need to pay some attention to at this time, but also to their health.
The warm summer weather often makes Athlete’s Foot ( tinea pedis) and other fungal or bacterial infections much worse as the heat and the moisture from extra perspirations creates the ideal habitat for growth. For those with eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis the risks rise further. Broken skin for any reason damages the skin barrier and increases the risk of infection particularly if the skin is itchy and leads to scratching.
Data from a recent real-world study, undertaken on behalf of Typharm - the brains behind the Nystaform range of prescribed creams and ointments for fungal and bacterial infections like athlete’s foot - have revealed that three quarters of people affected by skin conditions (77%) say they become concerned when the weather heats up. Athlete’s foot is one fungal infection that affects many of us in the summer months. Here’s a guide to what athlete’s foot is, the causes, who gets it together with treatment information, plus advice tips on how to avoid and beat this healt.
