Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot – also called tinea pedis – is an infectious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. It can spread to toenails and hands too. Fungal infections are called the foot of the athlete because it is usually seen in athletes.
The foot of the athlete is not serious, but sometimes it is difficult to fix it. If you have diabetes or weak immune system and you suspect that you have an athlete’s foot, you should call your doctor immediately.
What Causes the Athlete’s Foot?
The athlete’s foot occurs when the tinea fungus grows on the foot. You can catch the fungus directly with the infected person, or by touching the contaminated surfaces with the fungus. The fungus rises in hot, humid surroundings. It is usually found around the shower, locker room floor and swimming pool.
Who is at Risk for the Athlete’s Foot?
Anyone can get the foot of the athlete, but some behaviors increase your risk. Factors that increase your risk of receiving athlete’s foot include:
• Bare feet, especially in public places of locker room, shower and swimming pool
• Sharing socks, shoes, or towels with an infected person
• Wearing tight, closed toe boots
• Keep your feet wet for a long time
• Sweat leg
• Minor skin or nail injury on your feet
• Sharing socks, shoes, or towels with an infected person
• Wearing tight, closed toe boots
• Keep your feet wet for a long time
• Sweat leg
• Minor skin or nail injury on your feet
What are the Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot?
There are several potential symptoms of athlete’s foot, including the following:
• Burning itching, stalk, and between your toes or on the soles of your feet
• Itchy blisters on your feet
• Cracking and peeling of skin on your feet, usually between your toes and your soles
• Dry skin on the edges of your soles or your feet
• Raw skin on your feet
• Decomposed, thick, and laminated toenails
• Toenails to pull nails away from the bed Read More
• Itchy blisters on your feet
• Cracking and peeling of skin on your feet, usually between your toes and your soles
• Dry skin on the edges of your soles or your feet
• Raw skin on your feet
• Decomposed, thick, and laminated toenails
• Toenails to pull nails away from the bed Read More
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