Once I was reading an article of Athletes foot and they said to burn your socks if you have it. I haven't got Athletes foot but I am intererested in medicene and other places don't say burn them. Do you burn socks if you have it?
2006-09-23 23:23:10 · 9 answers · asked by hb1444 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No, you do not need to burn your socks if you get athletes foot. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus, which lives best in warm, dark, moist places- such as found between your toes. There are multiple medications available at every pharmacy for treating it. Some of the preparations are creams, some powders, and some in spray or liquid form. In addition to treating your feet, it is often recommended that you treat your shoes, using the powder or spray, and then letting the shoes sit a day or so to ensure you have killed all sources of the fungus to prevent re-infection. Sanitize your socks by washing them in hot water and detergent, adding either bleach or an oxy-clean type additive. If you are talking about really fancy dress socks, a whirl through the microwave for a minute or so, while damp- will accomplish the same thing. Might not smell too good, but very effective. The best thing is to avoid getting it in the first place- protect your feet in places like public locker rooms by wearing shower shoes, the cheap ugly rubber things are just fine. After showering there, dry your feet very well and apply a medicated foot powder or spray. It isn't a perfect method, but it will help prevent most infections.
2006-09-23 23:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nooo...that is a new one. Tide with bleach should take care of any lingering fungi, as well as spraying your shoes with Dr. Scholl's or some other brand of antifungal spray. I think they got the socks mixed up with the burning brassieres somewhere.....wash the socks, spray the feet and shoes, and all is well in the neighborhood. Any cracking or peeling going on, get to the doc for some prescription cream, and you still don't have to burn your socks.
2006-09-23 23:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good washing will be quite adequate for your socks; it's not necessary to burn them. After all, this is only a common fungal infection, isn't it? We're not dealing with a highly dangerous organism or on the verge of the next Bubonic plague. Just buy a small quantity of an anti-fungal medicine and use it to clear up the problem - that will do well enough.
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2006-09-23 23:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wash them in hot water with a little bleach in the water (if the socks are white). The bleach will kill the fungus that causes the athlete's food. Also, dry the socks in a hot dryer.
2006-09-23 23:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burn both your feet and the boots..........frame the socks and feel proud of yourself for having such filthy hygiene standards.
2006-09-24 01:27:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO !!! keep the socks, burn your feet!!
2006-09-24 00:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by Pete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bleach them and lamisils foot care line is the best
2006-09-23 23:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by kelleyandjohn2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you wash them thoroughly you'll be fine.
I had it and my podiatrist never recommended that.
2006-09-23 23:27:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just use foot cream
2006-09-23 23:27:07 · answer #9 · answered by mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋