Monsoons are eagerly awaited in India for providing relief from scorching heat. People in many cities start dancing welcoming the first showers. Rainy seasons bring some of the best weather like chilly winds, low day temperatures and but dry patches often result in uncomfortable days.

Rainy season breeds bacterial and fungal infections which are difficult to get rid of till the weather changes. Heavy showers often stagnate where mosquitoes thrive and multiply manifold. Mosquito bites are common and so is the propagation of diseases like Dengue and Malaria.

Ladies are advised to avoid wearing high heels. Most roads become slippery and one slip can give you most horrendous results you would repent whole life. If you cannot avoid the high heels for some reason, make sure you reduce their height and lower the risk of any injury.

Tips for purchasing footwear for this monsoon
PVC Footwear is the best in rainy season. However, faux leather shoes are also available which are softer than plastic and resemble leather. When buying, inspect shoes from the inside for any sharp edges as the Shoe bites are troublesome. Moreover, once the skin is ruptured, it takes longer to heal and you will have difficulty walking normally.

Before purchasing a shoe or a sandal, look for footwear which has a good and strong grip keeping your feet in place and not slip when both shoes and your feet are wet. Even a small bruise refuses to heal quickly and a broken skin welcomes germs with open arms.

Avoid purchasing either Canvas or Sports Shoes
Both canvas & sports shoes have cotton components which when wet, take too much time drying. Even damp shoes possibly carry germs and harm your feet. Moreover, an object hitting your wet shoe will badly hurt your feet as the fabric is softened.

It is better to postpone purchasing either canvas or sports shoes till the monsoon season is over.

Tips to enhance life of Wet Shoes

1. Whenever your footwear is wet, keep them under the fan if sunlight is not available. Even if they dry out, don’t wear before keeping them under the sun to drive away the bacteria.
2. Don’t keep your shoes and sandals under the bed or inside the shoe rack when it is wet. This gives birth to bacteria’s. Let them dry under the sun to keep away the bacteria’s from breeding in your shoes.

Tips to help your feet free from infection

1. We have a list of few tips which will help you keep your feet infection free.
2. Whenever you return home with wet feet, always wash them with soap and dry thoroughly. Wear only flip-flops at home allowing the feet to remain dry and fresh.
3. Mix talcum powder with powdered camphor and you have an effective antiseptic. Sprinkle on the shoe insides and it protects your feet the whole day.
4. Infected toes heal better and quicker when rubbed with onion juice directly on the affected area. Place a chalk piece between fingers allowing more air to pass through. Finally dust them with talcum powder.
5. Severe itch which results from mud water contact can be controlled with lime juice & vinegar solution. Apply softly using cotton and allow them to dry completely.
6. Feet odour is very obnoxious but is easily removable. Mix a teaspoon of peppermint oil in a litre of warm water to which a few neem leaves are added. Soak your feet for a few minutes and pat dry. The foul smell will instantly vanish.
7. In dry patches when humidity is at its maximum, the insides of your shoe are simply horrible. When you return home, soak your feet in cold water & salt solution. Pat dry and you will instantly feel how rejuvenated your feet appear.

Rain makes everything softer and injury & infection prone. Instead of rushing anything, it pays to wait for a few seconds, rethink and make a considerate effort. Rushing and drawing conclusions never help.

Conclusion
Rainy season is romantic no doubt but it brings along unique problems. Excess rains and muggy weather give rise to fungal infections. People should be aware of what to wear and how to protect themselves in this peculiar weather. Our feet are vulnerable to say the least and we should try all that we can to prevent infections from entering our body.

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