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Athlete's Foot - Symptom, Causes & Treatment

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection which is caused by a fungus, usually occurring between the toes. most people it is confined to the spaces between the toes, but it spreads and affects more of the foot occasionally.

Symptoms are -

dry skin,
itching,
scaling,
inflammation, and
blisters.
Cracking and peeling skin, especially between your toes and on the soles of your feet

Athelets Foot Prevention tips

Changing socks, keeping your feet dry and alternating shoes can help you prevent athlete's foot.

Avoid walking barefoot; use shower shoes.
Reduce perspiration by using talcum powder.
Wear light and airy shoes.
Wear socks that keep your feet dry, and change them frequently if you perspire heavily.

Several fungus varieties cause athlete's foot, and sometimes more than one is present at the same time.

The condition may be complicated by a secondary infection with bacteria which take advantage of the damaged skin. athlete's foot responds well to over-the-counter treatments you can apply to your skin. More severe cases may require oral medications.

Home remedies fo Athelet's Foot

Many over-the-counter antifungal medications can be applied to the affected area. These creams should be used sparingly but regularly, at least once a day. An application the size of a chocolate chip should be adequate to cover the entire bottom of your foot.

Skin Disorders and Diseases

Androgenic Alopecia
Acanthosis Nigricans
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Acne
Acne Vulgaris
Acne Treatment
Acrochordons
Actinic Keratosis
Angioma
Erythroderma
Facial Rashes
Folloculitis
Ringworm
White Spots
Aphthous Ulcers
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis
Atypical Moles
Barnacles of Aging
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bateman's Purpura
Berloque Dermatitis
Boils
Blackheads
Bullous Pemphigoid
Hand Eczema
Perioral Dermatitis
Oily Skin
Candida
Cellulite
Cholinergic Urticaria
Chilblain
Contact Allergy
Cherry Angioma
Chondrodermatitis Helicis
Clark's Nevus
Dermatofibroma
Dandruff
Darkcircles Under Eyes
Eczema
Dry Skin
Mastocytosis
Pruritis Ani

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