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- $Title{Sneaker Foot}
- $Subject{sneakers foot blisters infections infection Skin Subcutaneous Tissue
- Sneaker feet blister sweaty sock syndrome soles dry scaly irritated red tender
- infection wool cotton blister sweat socks syndromes sole}
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- QUESTION: I caught a look at grandsons feet the other day, while he was on
- holiday with us. His feet looked red and seemed to be covered with little
- blisters. I tried to caution the boy, but he laughed it off, called it
- "sneaker foot", said a lot of the kids had the same thing, and that he was
- curing it with some powder. Do you know anything about this, and would you
- please tell us?
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- ANSWER: Whether its called the "sweaty sock syndrome" or "sneaker foot" it is
- the same problem, found mostly in youngsters who wear sweat socks and sneakers
- continuously, and are not as careful as they should be. With a long day in
- school and social activities, as much as 16 to 18 hours can go by while the
- feet sweat constantly in their wool and rubber prisons. After a period of
- time the soles of the feet become dry and scaly, and then irritated, red and
- tender with little pin sized blisters. The next step is an infection that
- could have been prevented. Powder won't clear it up, but getting out of those
- sneakers into other foot gear will. Changing into slippers at home is a
- start. Use cotton socks, change them regularly and keep feet dry and clean.
- You had best alert his parents. Get your grandson's attention on this before
- his burning and infected feet do.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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