{"id":7671,"date":"2021-04-05T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T23:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=7671"},"modified":"2024-01-03T16:58:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T00:58:20","slug":"athletes-foot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/athletes-foot\/","title":{"rendered":"Athlete’s Foot [5 Symptoms and 5 Treatments]"},"content":{"rendered":"
(This Article is not meant as medical advice)<\/strong> If your feet feel itchy and you\u2019re not sure why, it could mean several things, but it may also be caused by a fungus also called athlete\u2019s foot. It is common in public places where people go barefoot, like the gym locker room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Athlete\u2019s foot can cause red itchy flaky skin. It can usually be self-diagnosed (or by a doctor). You can buy over-the-counter medicine to treat it but sometimes more powerful medicine is needed. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have athlete\u2019s foot you can get help to treat it and prevent it from coming back. If you\u2019re consistent and careful you can treat the irritation and problems caused by this fungus. After a few weeks<\/strong>, you may be able to be free of this issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dermatophytes are a type of fungus<\/strong> that causes athlete\u2019s foot. They can \u201ccause superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails.\u201d (aafp.org<\/a>) When your feet come in contact with this fungus, it can infect your foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Walking barefoot<\/strong> at the pool, gym, or public places where others go barefoot can expose you to this fungus. Depending on several factors determine if you will get infected with athlete\u2019s foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One factor is your foot\u2019s environment<\/strong>. Areas where moisture may be trapped, like between your toes, are more likely to see athlete\u2019s foot. You will likely see \u201ca scaly rash that usually causes itching, stinging and burning.\u201d (mayoclinic.org<\/a>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you feel irritation around your toes you may want to want to keep watch and see if there are any signs of athlete\u2019s foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here the five signs to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhat is Athlete\u2019s Foot?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDetermining If You Have Athlete\u2019s Foot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n1. Red Skin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n