Ways To Prevent And Treat Pitted Keratolysis

Avoid Sharing Footwear

If individuals want their feet to remain healthy and free from bacteria, it's very important for them to avoid sharing footwear. It's impossible to know how dirty another person's shoes are and what kinds of bacteria are contained within. While wearing socks can help to mitigate these issues, it's particularly important to not share footwear when not wearing socks. If individuals do so, the bacteria in the shoe will come into contact with their skin, which substantially heightens their risk of suffering from conditions such as pitted keratolysis and athlete's foot. This is a very common issue when purchasing a new pair of shoes, as it's impossible to know how many others have tried on a pair of shoes, which is why individuals should always wear socks while shopping for new shoes.

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