This summer 2020 will undoubtedly be different from the previous ones, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing us to spend more time at home than outside, to the point of choosing to take a dip in swimming pools from our homes. Whether they are inflatable or removable, they help us cool off during the hottest days. And even if it is at home and not in public places, we must take care of foot fungus, remember that these microorganisms are present where there is humidity regardless of the place.

Heat, sweat and contact with water are conducive to contracting fungi in summer, although they can appear throughout the year. If you feel itchy, discolored nails, painful cracks on the soles, peeling or unusual odor, it may be because fungi may lodge in your foot / s.

How to avoid foot fungus

Here are some very useful tips to prevent fungus from getting out when using your pool at home:

- After bathing, dry well between the fingers; humidity favors the appearance of fungi.

- Wear flip flops after you get out of the pool, avoid walking barefoot. Place them in the sun to dry well once you finish using them.

- If you have dogs, avoid bathing in the pool with them, they are carriers of bacteria and fungi.

- When you stop using it, wear open shoes and made of good material such as leather. The advantage during this time of year is that men and women usually wear open shoes.

- At night, apply ozone foot cream to hydrate them, avoid bad smells and eliminate bacteria, viruses and fungi that you may have contracted.
Although bathers are members of your family and trusted friends, each of them has a different skin pH as well as their hygiene habits, if we add to this the body fluids of each person. By doing these tips, you will avoid the emergence of nail fungus, fungus on the sole of the foot, onychomycosis, among other foot problems caused by humidity that are very favorable during the summer.