Preventing Fungal Skin Infections

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And you just need to take special measures to help prevent from getting it and also from spreading it.
or bring a pair of socks so that you walk through with your feet not exposed.
so that you don't allow the fungus what it really wants, a moist warm environment.
so that you aren't touching the floor that might be already infected with the fungus.
you could even spread it to other areas of your body.
and so for areas such as underwear and socks, it is better to wear some sort of material that breathes better such as cotton...
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