Natural Health: What can I do about my teenagers' athlete's foot?

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Athlete’s foot should be treated as soon as possible to prevent the infection spreading to your toenails.

My two teenage sons have developed athlete’s foot. They are both sporty and likely picked it up in the dressing room. Is there anything else they can do besides keeping their feet clean and dry?

Athlete’s foot can be a stubborn infection to clear. Fungal infections are mainly dealt with by white blood cells called T-lymphocytes, or T-cells. These cells are produced in the bone marrow, mature in the thymus gland, and are released into the lymph and blood.