Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin that commonly affects the areas between the toes and the soles of the feet.
What Does Athlete’s Foot Look and Feel Like?
Symptoms may include itching, burning, scaling, peeling, redness, cracking, or irritated skin. Some infections can cause blisters or involve the toenails.
Is Athlete’s Foot Contagious?
Yes. The fungi associated with athlete’s foot can spread through contaminated floors, towels, shoes, socks, and direct contact.
Keeping feet clean and dry, changing damp socks, wearing breathable footwear, and using footwear in communal showers can help reduce risk.
When Should I See a Podiatrist?
Seek care if symptoms are severe, repeatedly return, do not respond to appropriate antifungal treatment, or if you have diabetes or circulation problems.
Athlete’s Foot FAQs
Will athlete’s foot go away without treatment?
It may persist or spread without appropriate treatment.
Can athlete’s foot spread to toenails?
Yes. Fungal infections can involve both skin and toenails.
Can I get athlete’s foot even if I don’t play sports?
Absolutely. The name has nothing to do with whether someone is an athlete.
Contact Bay Podiatry Associates
For evaluation and treatment of athlete’s foot or recurring fungal infections, contact Bay Podiatry Associates in Brooklyn.
Bay Podiatry Associates
8635 21 St Ave Suite 1C, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone: (718) 266-1986
Website: baypodiatrybrooklyn.com