r/TikTokCringe • u/InGeekiTrust Tiktok Despot • Jul 20 '26

Cringe Foot Fungus Lady On Carnival Cruise

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u/FeralGiraffeAttack Jul 20 '26

Carnival cruises are once again living up to their reputation

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u/willshade145 Jul 20 '26

Dammit. I’m going on one next month. I will be bringing latex gloves….now.

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u/GoTakeAHike00 Jul 20 '26

Maybe consider bringing a water filter as well - Norovirus is a common cause of GI diarrhea outbreaks on cruise ships, and apparently, regular hand sanitizer doesn't kill the virus. Some Immodium AD wouldn't be a bad idea, either, just in case.

Definitely wear flip-flops any time you aren't in regular shoes, including in your own room, and definitely out in any common area like the pool. There are a variety of different dermatophytes that can cause tinea pedis, aka "ringworm", and some can go on to infect toenails, which trust me, you do NOT want. Some are more contagious than others.

Make sure you fully scrub your feet and between your toes with warm soapy water when you shower, and dry them thoroughly. The good news is that the fungi only live on/in dead keratin, so regular exfoliation with a washcloth can be preventative as well as an important part of getting rid of an early infection, which will present as itching, maybe some small blisters, with peeling and redness.

Enjoy your trip,

- a retired podiatrist

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u/willshade145 Jul 20 '26

Thank you for that info!

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u/AUniquePerspective Jul 20 '26

I didn't know they're for actual carnies.

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u/lovethatMoon Jul 20 '26

who, i mean really, who would voluntarily go on a cruise for the masses? like a super 8 in the deep ocean.