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Athlete's Foot

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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1.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • Athlete's foot is a rash on the skin of the foot.
  • There are three types of athlete's foot.
  • Fungi grows in warm places and wet places.
  • Athlete's foot spreads easily.
2.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • Most people get it from walking barefoot.
  • You can get it by touching toes or feet of a person who has it.
  • Each type affects different parts of the foot and may look different.
  • Athletes foot is caused by a fungus that grows on or in the top layer of skin.
3.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • Athlete foot can make your feet and skin between your toes burn and itch.
  • The skin may peel and crack.
  • Your symptoms can depend on the type of athletes foot you have.
  • It can be caused by not so much air getting into your shoes.
4.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • Your symptoms can depend on the type of athletes foot you have.
  • The skin may peel and crack if you have it.
  • The fungus that causes athlete's foot can be found on floors and clothing.
  • The infection spreads by direct contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.
5.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • This is particularly common in persons with diabetes, the elderly, and people with impaired function of the immune system.
  • 70% of the population will have athlete's foot at some time in their lives.
  • It is not restricted to those who play sports or participate in physical exercise.
  • Symptoms of athlete's foot include dry skin, itching, burning, and redness of the feet.
6.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • The symptoms are often apparent in the skin between the toes, where the infection usually starts.
  • Blistering, peeling, cracking of the skin, and bleeding may occur.
  • Sometimes the affected skin can appear white and wet on the surface.
  • As the infection spreads, it may affect the soles of the feet or the toenails.
7.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • Creams are available to treat athlete's foot infection.
  • Squeezing lemon of the affected area can work.
  • Doctors may prescribe oral antibiotics.
  • Over the counter antibiotics are also available.
8.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • Wash your feet often with soap and water, and be sure to dry them well after washing.
  • Do not wear other people's shoes or slippers.
  • Choose shoes that allow air circulation.
  • Wear sandals in warm weather.
9.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • Always wear rubber sandals or water shoes in public showers and locker rooms.
  • Keep your socks dry, and change them if they become wet.
  • Wearing cotton socks that wick moisture away from the feet is also helpful.
  • Change shoes often.
10.

ATHLETE'S FOOT.

  • Avoid walking barefoot in any damp places.
  • Antifungal foot powders can be applied to the feet or put in the shoes.

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