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Athlete`s foot is all over the place
Fungal infections of the skin are simply among the most common ailments. Surprisingly, studies show that as much as 25 % of the population has athlete's foot. That means every fourth person suffers from athlete`s foot. Among swimmers and miners, the frequency is even higher.  

The good news is that athlete`s foot is definitely not a dangerous illness. Nor does it have to be embarrassing for you. Nevertheless, you should still do something about it! This booklet tells you why you should and what you can do.

The pathogens lurk everywhere
Athlete`s foot is anywhere lots of people come together and walk barefoot. Whenever you walk into a common shower, swimming pool, sauna, fitness center, or hotel room, athlete`s foot is there waiting for you. Even shared towels, sport clothes, and hygienic products like tweezers or brushes can lead to the transfer of pathogens.

Only healthy feet look good
Unfortunately, too few victims of an athlete`s foot infection do anything about it, although it is easy to treat with modern anti-fungal products. The idea of hiding feet in shoes and socks seems tempting. Unfortunately, an athlete`s foot infection is accompanied by not only an ugly appearance and an unpleasant smell, but also the symptoms of itchiness and burning. As if that were not enough, there is also the possibility of the infection spreading to the toenails or of having family members contract the disease. For all these reasons, healthy feet are an essential part of a person`s well-being. Don`t wait any longer to free your feet of trying and ugly athlete`s foot!


Some facts about athlete`s foot

Athlete`s foot is one of the most common ailments of all.

Every fourth person suffers from athlete`s foot.

The fungi are transmitted by way of infected flakes of skin.

The most typical places for athlete`s foot to be spread are swimming pools, public sports facilities, hotel rooms, saunas, and locker rooms, or even in the home, where it can be spread from one family member to another.

Athlete`s foot is easy to treat with modern anti-fungal products.