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The best way to prevent athlete's foot is to follow good foot hygiene. Some simple steps that you can follow to keep your feet clean and hygienic are outlined below.
- Wash your feet daily, particularly in between your toes.
- Reduce your foot perspiration by using talcum powder on your feet.
- Avoid tight-fitting footwear, particularly during the summer.
- Wash your towels and bedding frequently.
- Do not put on socks, tights or stockings before your feet are completely dry.
- Where possible, wear flip-flops, or plastic sandals in communal changing rooms or shower areas.
- Change your socks, stockings, or tights, on a regular basis.
Do I need to keep my child off school?
The Department of Health do not recommend that children with athlete's foot should be kept off school.
Instead, you should take precautions to ensure that your child does not walk barefoot while at school - for example, during physical education classes - as this will help stop the infection spreading. It is also advisable to let their teacher know, so they can make sure that your child is wearing the appropriate footwear.
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