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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Are you so uncomfortable with your itchy feet?

Itchy feet can make you uncomfortable when they occur. The skin tends to itch when they are dry. This occur more when there is cold weather or during winter. For those who live in the tropical regions of the world where temperature is high, they tend to have dry feet especially in harmatan seasons. At this time, the skin becomes dehydrated and thereby causing the skin on your feet to itch.
 
Since the feet usually get dried during winter, it is necessary to to prevent and soothe the condition. Here is how to go about it:

• Drink the right quantity of water daily. I used the word “right quantity” because the amount of water you are expected to drink depends on the weather condition in your locality. In other words it depends on the amount of water you are likely going to lose as a result of the weather condition. Drinking water is necessary to prevent the skin from getting dry.

• Certain foods can cause allergies for you. So, it very important to watch the kind of food you eat. If you notice a reaction as a result of consuming certain food, then stop eating such food. Your doctor can help to decide whether the cause of itching on the skin of the feet is as a result of allergic reactions.

• Dry feet can cause the feet to itch. So if you must prevent itchy feet, you must try as much as possible to protect your feet externally from drying. I have already mentioned the internal way of preventing itchy feet, which is hydration or the consumption of water. One of the ways of preventing or protecting the feet during cold weather is by wearing socks and moisturizing the feet regularly. Also make sure you protect your feet against external forces such as detergents, soaps, and other chemicals from coming in contact with the feet. Such chemical can cause the feet to itch.

• Some medication or drugs can actually cause the feet to itch. If the drug is bought over the counter, it is important that you read the label for the side effect of the drug. Or better still, consult your doctor.

• You must strike a balance between avoiding dry feet and sweaty feet. Avoiding dry feet does not mean you have to keep your feet soak. When the foot is damp, it makes it susceptible to diseases. One of such disease is athlete’s foot.

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How To Get Rid Of Dry Peeling Skin On Feet

In one of my previous posts, I wrote on cracked skin around the toes. Today, we will be looking at how to get rid of peeling skin on feet.

It may surprise you to know that sometimes dry cracked skin may develop at the soles and heels of your feet. And this could lead to peeling heels and soles of the feet.

Fungal infection could be responsible for this kind of foot condition. And athlete’s foot is a kind of fungal infection that could be responsible or result in this kind of fungal infection especially when you experience itching in the affected part of the feet.

How To Get Rid Of Dry Peeling Skin From The Soles And Heels Of Your Feet

Below , you shall learn or find out how to get rid of dry peeling skin from the soles and heels of your feet.

• Try home remedies, it helps to get rid of peeling skin at the soles and heels of the feet. One way to do this is to soak your feet for about 10 to 15 minutes in a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. Do this two times daily until you begin to see improvement on the feet. This Post on how to get rid of dry, cracked and peeling skin on feet can be of help.


• Sometimes foot peeling at the soles and heel of your feet could be as a result of athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that most affect the feet. I wrote several post on athlete’s foot in the past. Read this post on how to get rid of athlete`s foot.


• Some kind of eczema can also cause peeling skin on the feet. If you suspect it to be eczema or have symptoms of eczema, then you can try these tips to stop the peeling. Firstly, try to moisturize the feet daily immediately after bathe or after washing the feet, as it works best when the feet is damp. Secondly, put on materials that do not irritate the skin of your feet. This is because some eczema are caused by irritation of the skin. For instance, if you noticed that your irritation is as a result of your footwear, then you must do something about it. Put on socks made of cotton or any other material or combination of other material that  do not cause irritation of the skin. This also applies to your shoes. Leather shoes are appropriate here.

Other skin condition could as well cause the feet to peel. But it is advisable to visit your Doctor to properly examine your feet to determine the actual cause of your foot peeling and to proffer the best treatment for the condition.

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Foot Peeling In Children: Causes And Treatment

When people talk about foot peeling, they often sometimes refer to adult. But in actual fact, foot peeling can also occur in children.

Several factors or reasons could be responsible for feet peeling in children. The most common among them range from excessive sweating, dry skin on feet, medication, and so on.

In this article, you shall learn the causes and possible treatment of feet peeling in children.

Causes of feet peeling in children

There are several causes of peeling feet in children. Below are some of them:

• Athlete’s foot: Athlete’s foot is a fungal skin infection that often affects the feet. It often affects the areas around the toes. Children with athlete’s foot can also experience foot peeling. Read this post to learn how to prevent athlete's foot in children.


• Dry Feet: Dry Feet is another cause of kids feet peeling. In fact, it is very common among children. For more information on how to tackle dry feet see this article on how to stop dry feet.


• Weather condition:  The type of weather condition of a place can affect a great deal the skin. When the weather is cold such as in winter, the skin sometimes gets dehydrated and become dry. Also during hot weather conditions such as in the tropical regions, the skin also loses moisture due to excessive heat. During the harmattan period, the skin gets dry and starts to peel off.


• Excessive sweating: Excessive sweating on the long run can cause the feet to peel in children. For instance, when a child who sweats a lot put on shoes for a prolonged period especially shoes that do not allow the feet to breathe, sweat is trapped. When the feet remain persistently wet, it causes the feet to peel.

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Foot Problems Common With Diabetes

For those with diabetes, they have to be careful as certain foot problems are usually associated with diabetes. Even though the foot problems listed below can affect anybody, diabetic sufferers should understand that having of these could cause a serious problem for them and which can lead to amputation. In this article, I will share with you some of the foot problems common with diabetes.

Athlete’s foot: This is a fungal infection that affects the feet. It causes itching, cracking which can be red. Diabetes sufferers should treat athlete’s foot when they occur to avoid any complication. Contact your doctor for proper examination and treatment.


Calluses: This is a condition of the foot which result in the building up of hard skin usually underneath the foot. Calluses can be caused by skin abnormality, improper shoe fitting and uneven distribution of weight on the feet. There are foot care tips that will help you get rid of calluses. It is important that you discuss this with your doctor.


Dry skin: Dry skin can result in cracking which create a path way for germs to enter the feet. Diabetic neuropathy could cause this condition.


Foot ulcers: Foot ulcer is an open sore on the feet which can cause infection. This sore which can be deep; heal slowly. Diabetics should treat foot ulcers early when they notice it.


Corns: A corn is a hardened part of the skin of the feet usually close to the toes or between toes. This can occur as a result of repeated friction between toes or between the shoes and your toes.


Ingrown Toenail: This occurs when the sides of the nail grow inward into the skin. This usually causes pain, swelling and infection can occur. You can check out this post on ingrown toenail to learn the causes, prevention and treatment for ingrown toenail.

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Athlete’s Foot Treatment In Elderly Adults

Athlete’s foot is a condition of the foot that can affect any individual irrespective of their age or whether they are athletes or not. Athlete’s foot is quite common in elderly adult probably due to poor hygiene and poor health.

If you have an elderly adult or you are in charge of taking care of elderly adults and they are complaining about itching especially in the areas between the toes, then it will be wise to check the feet for signs of athlete’s foot.

Some of the signs of athlete’s foot include itching, burning sensation, pain, odor due to bacterial infection of the skin, dryness of the soles, cracked skin may occur.

Athlete’s foot in elderly adult is very different as a result of reduce or loss of feelings in their feet, weaken immune system. When an elderly adult starts complaining of itching and scratching of the feet, it could be far more complicated foot problem.

The best thing to do in this situation is to take your elderly to a podiatrist to properly check the foot to determine whether it is athlete’s foot or not. This is necessary because it may not only be athlete’s foot, there could be other foot condition besides athlete’s foot. After examination, a podiatrist could as well offer the right treatment for the condition.

In case of mild infection, over the counter (OTC) athlete’s foot medication may be proper.

Ordinarily, some cases of athlete’s foot go away without treatment. In most cases, this is not so in elderly adults as they usually notice the condition especially when it has gone to an advanced stage which will become difficult to go on its own, even with the use of some over the counter medication. This is why it is always advised to see a podiatrist for proper foot examination. Using over the counter medication should be temporary especially if you find it difficult to get access to a podiatrist.

To prevent athlete’s foot from developing to an advanced stage, it is wise to always check the feet of the elderly from time to time and also, take them to a podiatrist regularly. In other words, give the best possible foot care to your elderly adults.

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Watch it! That Itchy Foot Rash Could Be Athlete’s Foot

When your foot becomes dry with rash developing which becomes itchy as time goes on. Then, it could be that you got athlete’s foot. How do you know when that itchy foot rash on your feet is athlete’s foot?
Athlete's foot which is also referred to as ringworm of the foot, is a fungal infection that affects the skin especially the skin of the feet. I sometimes ago wrote a post on athlete's foot. You can check it out to get better understanding on the disease.
Before going to the ways to know if your itchy foot rash is athlete's foot, I would want to say that it is advisable to consult your doctor to properly evaluate your foot to tell what could cause that itchy rash. However, the following could help tell if your itchy rash is athlete’s foot.


Athlete’s foot usually occurs in the areas or spaces between the toes. So, when you start developing itchy foot rash in the areas between the toes which tends to peel or which peels, then, it probably means you have athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is caused by fungus which thrives in warm and damp environment. People who stays more in such environment gets the disease more. The disease can actually be prevented. But, understanding the causes will help with preventing the disease. To prevent the disease make sure you protect your feet from coming in contact with the fungus by wearing flip-flops or sandals when such places such as swimming pools, locker rooms, etc. and also, avoid sharing stuffs such as towel, socks, shoes with other people especially when you suspect they could have the disease. Keeping the feet clean always will help to reduce the effect of the disease on the feet and will also help to prevent future re-occurrence of the disease.

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Prevent Athlete’s Foot With These Tips

Athlete’s foot can actually be prevented when you observe good foot cleanliness. By keeping your feet clean, you are making your feet unfavorable for the fungus that causes athlete’s foot to flourish.
Just in case you are interested in finding out ways to prevent athlete’s foot, here are tips to help you out.

• Ensure your feet is always clean. Wash your feet regularly with a good soap. Anti-fungal soaps can help you have fungus free feet. When washing your feet ensure you don’t forget the areas in between your toes as this is the areas where athlete’s foot fungus normally manifests.


• Dry your feet and ensure it stays dry after performing certain activities or after every daily routine. For example it is advisable to dry your feet after swimming, bathing, etc. Dry your feet with towel that has not been infected. One way to avoid using infected towel is to avoid using other people's towel or avoid sharing your towel with someone else. Don’t forget the areas in between your toes when drying your feet.

• The type of shoes you put on should be shoes that allow your feet to breathe. Scandals because of the spaces it has allow for more air to the feet. Rubber shoes or shoes made from synthetic materials can cause the feet to sweat; instead wear leather shoes.

• The type of socks you put on should be those that help to keep your feet dry. Socks made from cotton or cotton and wool can be very effective in keeping the feet dry. In case you are looking for products that help take out more sweats; I think you should try DRYMAX socks.


• Don’t put on footwear with tight fittings especially on hot days. This cause the feet to sweat more.

• You can use antifungal powder on foot to prevent athlete's foot fungus.


• Alternate your socks at least once or twice daily to keep the foot dry and to prevent athlete's foot fungus.


• Don't wear the same shoes daily; have different pairs to change or alternate daily and make sure they are properly dry before putting them on so as to keep your feet protected from fungus.


• Avoid using someone else's shoes, towels, socks, etc on your feet as you may be using a fungus infected material.

• Cover your feet especially with foot ware that cover the soles of your feet when out in public places so as to  prevent you from athlete's foot fungus.

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Athletes Foot - Symptoms, Causes, Prevention And Treatment

Athletes foot which is also known as Tinea pedis is a common fungal infection that affects the feet. It is a contagious infection that develops between the toes. Despite the fact that it affects people who play sports more because of the environment where they are found, it can affect just anybody. Athlete foot is not peculiar or restricted to athlete, it infect them more because they stays more in an environment that is favorable to the fungal that causes athletes foot. The fungus grows in an environment that is warm and humid. It is spread by direct contact with contaminated surfaces. In other words you get infected when you have an encounter with the fungus that causes athlete foot.

Athletes Foot Symptoms
The symptoms of athletes foot are often visible in the spaces between the toes. Some of the common symptoms of athletes foot include the development of rash in the skin between your toes which may cause the toes to become itchy, red, burning, blister, cracked, etc

Causes of Athlete's Foot
Athletes foot is caused when one has direct contact with the fungus that causes athletes foot. The following favors the development of athletes foot on the skin.

• Walking on a contaminated floor such as public shower and toilet, gym, etc.

• Sharing of shoes that have been contaminated.


• Putting on shoes that are poorly ventilated for a long time.

Prevention of Athlete's Foot
The following will help to prevent athletes foot.

• Don’t walk on bare foot especially in public places or when using public facilities, as the floor may be contaminated.


• Do not share towel especially a public one as it may have athletes foot fungus on it. They strive in a damp environment.

• Always dry your feet, especially areas between your toes after bathing or showering.

• Wash your feet with soap and water when you dip your leg in water especially in public places.

• Avoid sharing shoes, slippers or any other footwear as you may be wearing shoes that have athletes foot fungus on it.

• Change shoes often. Wearing the same pair of shoes day in day out may cause athlete foot to develop quickly on your feet.

• Purchase shoes that are conducive for the ventilation of the feet. You can sometimes wear sandals especially in warm weather.

• Always choose socks that can absorb water and when your socks is wet, make sure they are dry before putting them on.

• If you are the sweaty type, you can use foot powder or dusting powder on the feet before wearing shoes to absorb moisture on the feet.

Athletes Foot Treatment
Athletes foot can be treated. Anti-fungal medications such as antibiotics are very useful in the treatment of athletes foot. It is very important to complete treatment even when the skin appeared to have been healed this is to prevent re-infection.
However, for quick result, it is advisable to observe the above preventive measure as it can also be helpful in the treatment of athletes foot.

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