Causes Of Itchy Feet While Running

Exercise is very important for a healthy body. One common exercise often done all over the world is jogging. Many regular runner do complain of itchy feet. Itchy feet while running or jogging can cause discomfort and maybe cut short your exercise. There are several causes of itchy feet while running, understanding these causes will go a long way to help tackle this irritation and get you back to your regular running routine. Below are some of the causes.

Causes of itchy feet while running 

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete foot is a fungal infection which can affect the feet or cause itchiness during running or jogging. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot thrive more in moist and warm environment. It is common with people who take part in sporting activities. This disease is contagious, so, it can be spread from one person to another. People are likely going to get it when they come in contact with contaminated surfaces like socks, shoes and even the floor. If you stay more in sporting environment, you have to be very careful as you are more likely to have the disease. Ensure you keep your feet clean, change socks regularly and you shoes should not be every day thing, get more pairs. In case you already got the disease, you don’t have to worry as there are several products available over the counter that can help tackle the disease. Essentially if you keep up a proper hygiene you can be able to get rid of the disease in a short period.

Your Foot Wear

The footwear you put on especially your socks can cause your feet to itch while running. However, it depends on your skin. Some skin are more sensitive than others, if you have a very sensitive skin, your skin is more likely to itch when it comes in contact with chemicals on the foot wears. What causes the itch most times is the kind of detergents you use in washing the socks or doing the laundry. If you notice this as the cause of the itch on the feet, change the laundry detergent to reduce the itching.
Also, the type of foot wear you put on can also cause itchy feet. When shopping for your footwear, you go for footwear that allows air to the feet and try as much as possible to stay off footwear made from synthetic materials especially when your skin is sensitive. Your workout socks should be those made from cotton or other materials which are soft on sensitive skin.

Avoid Dehydration

Itching on the feet while running may be as a result of dehydration. Dehydration can cause the feet to dry. And dry feet cause the skin of the feet to itch. Exercising can cause you to lose water on your body, which of course includes your feet. So, drink the right quantity of water required by your body daily to keep the feet hydrated.

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