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Athlete's foot is it contagious?


My husband has athlete's foot can I get it from the shower we both use?

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus. It can spread under certain situations. See the source below.

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Yes i got it from my hubby before
i clean the shower and bath with bleach now and wash socks and shoes in bleach ,aslo rubbing his feet on yours in bed can cause you to get it also.

Yes, athlete's foot is contagious. You don't have to worry too much if you keep the shower clean. I would keep a bottle of lysol in the shower. Spray it out a few minutes before you get in and you should be okay.

Athlete's foot 鈥?Tinea pedis - is a fungal infection of the foot caused by parasites on the skin called dermatophytes. Athlete's foot is usually caused by anthropophile fungi. Athlete's foot is a common condition in young people and adults. The fungi love warm, moist places with the result they are primarily a problem for people who wear tight-fitting trainers or don't dry their feet properly. To help prevent it you should wash the feet every day and allow them to dry properly before putting on shoes and socks. You should use a separate towel to dry your feet. To avoid passing the infection on you should not share these towels with anyone else. Wear socks made of cotton or wool, and change them at least twice a day or when they have become damp. Avoid wearing shoes which are made of synthetic materials. Wear sandals or leather shoes instead. Powder the feet and the inside of the shoes with an antifungal powder.
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