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Athlete's Foot

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What is Athlete's Foot ? 

Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus, usually occurring between the toes. The fungus most commonly attacks the feet because shoes create a warm, dark, and humid environment which encourages fungus growth. Not all fungus conditions are athlete's foot. Other conditions, such as disturbances of the sweat mechanism, reaction to dyes or adhesives in shoes, eczema, and psoriasis, may mimic athlete's foot. The warmth and dampness of areas around swimming pools, showers, and locker rooms are also breeding grounds for fungi. Because the infection was common among athletes who used these facilities frequently, the term "athlete's foot" became popular.

The signs of athlete's foot, singly or combined, include the following:

  • Dry skin
  • Itching and burning, which may increase as the infection spreads
  • Scaling
  • Inflammation
  • Blisters, which often lead to cracking of the skin. When blisters break, small raw areas of tissue are exposed, causing pain and swelling.

The signs of athlete's foot can include dry skin, itching, scaling, inflammation, and blisters. Athlete's foot may spread to the soles of the feet and to the toenails. It can be spread to other parts of the body, notably the groin and underarms, by those who scratch the infection and then touch themselves elsewhere.

The fungus causing athlete's foot may persist for long periods, causing many recurrences of the infection. For this reason, it is important to have the condition treated by a podiatric physician.

If you have athlete's foot and are seeking medical treatment, please call to schedule your appointment today!

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7:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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7:30 am-4:00 pm

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