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Athlete's foot

cinderbay
cinderbay Posts: 30 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I don't know where to put this so I am asking on this board.
I have the start of athlete's food. I had it years ago and let it go too far before treating. This time I am on top of it. I washed both pairs of shoes, I have been treating my feet with the cream, doing epsom salt baths, using the powder and letting them air out for two days. But I am dying to get back up and moving. I hate sitting.
Question is, can I still workout when I have it or will it just aggravate it more?

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  • ZebsterBC
    ZebsterBC Posts: 198 Member
    I can't answer the question about working out, but have a suggestion for soaking it. Athletes foot is a fungus, so the acetic acid in vinegar will help. Soak in 10 parts water to 1 part plain white vinegar instead of the Epsom salts.
  • cblue315
    cblue315 Posts: 3,836 Member
    Also - Treat your socks. The fungus can survive for days in your drawer.
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    Yes, keep working out. That won't affect it at all.
  • cinderbay
    cinderbay Posts: 30 Member
    Yes I did the vinegar too. I followed it up with the salts because it was peppermint salt and it smelled better :smile: I did wash ALL my existing workout socks too. EVERYTHING. Been a boring weekend of laundry and no working out :)
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