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Here is information about Athletes’ foot,
its causes and symptoms.
Athletes Foot Information
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that mainly affects the skin surface between the toes as well as on other parts of the foot. It can spread to other parts of the body as well, including the scalp, trunk, arms, legs, hands, feet, nails and other areas. When it does, it is known by different names, such as tinea cruris for infection in the groin area. Athlete's foot is also known as tinea pedis and causes itching, stinging and burning sensation. Caused by fungus Trichophyton, athlete's foot is a communicable disease. The fungus generally thrives on moist and damp areas and infects the upper layer of the skin. A person can get infected by it if he touches or comes in contact with an infected person. Read on to explore the causes and symptoms of athlete's foot.
Causes Of Athlete's Foot
- Keeping toe fingers wet or dirty for a long time
- Wearing unclean synthetic socks
- Wearing plastic shoes
- Bruising or cracks on foot
- Spending long hours in bathroom, shower, swimming pool or changing room
- Excessively sweaty feet
- Coming in contact with an infected person
Symptoms Of Athlete's Foot
- Peeling of the skin surface
- Redness, blisters or softening and breaking down (maceration) of the skin
- Itching, burning, or both, in the affected area
- Scaling of the feet
- Slight watery discharge from the affected area
- Bumps on the feet
- "Cheesy" looking skin between the toes
- Unpleasant odor from the lesion
- Rash that spreads to the inside part of the foot
- Dry skin around the affected area
- Thick, crumbly, ragged or discolored toenails
- Cracking of the skin
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