What is Athlete’s foot

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What is Athlete’s foot

By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that affects soft areas between the toes and sometimes other parts of the foot. It may lead to severe itching, flaking, scaling, burning, bleeding and stinging. (1, 2)

The condition is called Tenia pedis and is one of the commonest types of fungal infection.

This type of skin fungal infection is related to ringworm and jock itch.

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Causes of Athlete's foot
 

By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD

Athlete's foot or Tenia pedia is a fungal; infection of the skin affecting skin between the toes and sometimes over the foot. (1)
Fungi causes Athlete’s foot

The cause of this condition is a mould-like fungi called dermatophytes.

These fungi normally exist in the folds of the skin of the foot and their growth is restricted if the foot is clean and dry.

However, if a person wears closed, tight shoes and sweats too much, there is a warm wet atmosphere that allows the fungi to grow.

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Symptoms of Athlete’s foot
 

By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD

Athlete’s foot or Tinea pedis is caused by a fungal infection between the toes and over the foot. The commonest symptoms are itching, burning, stinging, flaking, scaling, blistering and bleeding skin between the toes or the sides of the feet.

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Treatment of Athlete’s foot

By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection affecting the skin over the feet and between toes.

Most cases are mild and can be treated at home. The infection often responds well to antifungal therapy.

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