Shoe and Sock Sanitization in the Management of Superficial Fungal Infections of the Feet

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The Role of Shoe and Sock Sanitization in the Management of Superficial Fungal Infections of the Feet.
Aditya K. Gupta and Sarah G Versteeg
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association In-Press.

Because of the ubiquitous nature of dermatophytes and a lack of an adaptive immune response in the nail plate, recurrence and relapse rates associated with superficial fungal infections are high (10%-53%). Cured or improved dermatophytosis patients could become reinfected if exposed to fungal reservoirs, such as an infected shoe, sock, or textile. To prevent this, footwear, sock, and textile sanitization methods can be used. To provide insight into effective sanitization options, the focus of this article is to review footwear, sock, and textile sanitization studies conducted throughout history (1920-2016). Thirty-three studies are covered in this review, encompassing techniques ranging from formaldehyde fumigation and foot powder application, to more modern approaches such as UV light and silver-light irradiation technologies. Older sanitization methods (eg, boiling, use of chlorine and salts) are quite limited in their practicality, as they can result in health complications and ruin shoe integrity. Newer approaches to shoe and sock sanitization, such as ozone application and UV irradiation, have shown very promising results. Further research is still needed with these modern techniques, as knowledge gaps and cost prevent the creation of standardized parameters for successful use. By combining sanitization methods with other preventative measures, protection against reinfection may be enhanced.
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Dieter Fellner · Mar 11, 2018

I tell my patients to let shoes dry thoroughly and spray daily with Lysol. For those who can, one of the UV lights seems like a good idea and a worthwhile investment since they are likely candidates for reinfection and fungus problems are often 'managed' and sometimes cured.

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Shoe and Sock Sanitization in the Management of Superficial Fungal Infections of the Feet

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Dieter Fellner Well-Known Member

Grip socks improve slalom course performance and reduce in-shoe foot displacement of the foot

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The world's first woolen running shoe that doesn't require socks

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