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Athletes Foot Facts And Information

The term athlete's foot is a highly misleading word, as this condition does not only occur in athletes. Athlete's foot is a common name given to a fungus infection of the skin that predominately occurs in between toes but can occur anywhere on the foot. If left untreated the condition can spread to other parts of the foot, hands and can even affect the face.

Don't let the name fool you. Athletes aren't the only ones who get the itchy condition known as athlete's foot. Anyone can get athlete's foot if two things happen:

·	Their bare feet are exposed to a kind of fungus.

·	That fungus has the right environment to grow - like hot and sweaty sneakers!

This condition can cause a great deal of discomfort and can affect an individual's quality of life. The skin involved may be red, swollen and may contain sticky fluid. Patients may also experience a scaly dry rash on the bottom and sides of feet. This type of athlete's foot is called a "moccasin" pattern. Cracks or "fissures" can occur between the toes, sometimes with a accompanied soft white scale.

Symptoms include dry and itchy lesions. Patients often report a burning or stinging sensation. A common associated condition with athletes foot is a fungal nail infection. If athletes foot is not treated the lesion can become infected and extremely painful.

Causes Of Athletes Foot

·	Many people have the fungus present on their skin but are unaffected by the microscopic organism. Conditions such as bruising or cracks in the skin allow entry for the fungus.

·	Fungi thrive on moist, warm environments. Which is why this condition usually occurs in between toes due to an accumulation of moisture.

·	It may also spread between individuals. A common port of entry is found within bathrooms, showers, swimming pools and changing rooms.

·	Not changing your socks on a regular basis can also encourage the build up of fungi in between the toes.

·	People with excessively sweaty feet are more prone to this condition.

Symptoms Of Athletes Foot

The signs of athlete's foot, singly or combined, are dry skin, itching, scaling, inflammation, and blisters. Blisters often lead to cracking of the skin. When blisters break, small raw areas of tissue are exposed, causing pain and swelling. Itching and burning may increase as the infection spreads.

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 organisms causing athlete's foot may persist for long periods. Consequently, the infection may be spread by contaminated bed sheets or clothing to other parts of the body.

Prevention Of Athletes Foot

It is not easy to prevent athlete's foot because it is usually contracted in dressing rooms, showers, and swimming pool locker rooms where bare feet come in contact with the fungus. However, you can do much to prevent infection by practicing good foot hygiene. Daily washing of the feet with soap and water; drying carefully, especially between the toes; and changing shoes and hose regularly to decrease moisture, help prevent the fungus from infecting the feet. Also helpful is daily use of a quality foot powder.

Tips To Avoid Athletes Foot

·	Avoid walking barefoot; use shower shoes.

·	Reduce perspiration by using talcum powder.

·	Wear light and airy shoes.

·	Wear socks that keep your feet dry, and change them frequently if you perspire heavily

What Will the Doctor Do?

A doctor such as a dermatologist, a skin doctor, or podiatrist, a foot doctor, can figure out if you have athlete's foot. It could be something other than athlete's foot, too. Kids can get other foot conditions or might be allergic to a material in the shoes they're wearing.

But a doctor will be able to tell by looking at the skin on your feet. Your doctor may swab or scrape off a skin sample to test for fungus or for bacteria. Don't worry, this won't hurt - you have lots of extra layers of skin on your feet!

Treatment is usually simple. For mild cases, your doctor may have you apply a powder that contains medicine or cream that kills fungus, which should make your feet feel better in a few days. Sometimes you'll need to use the medicine for up to a month to get rid of the athlete's foot completely.

You'll also need to keep your feet dry and keep your shoes off as much as possible because fungus can't easily grow in dry, open air. If doing these things doesn't help clear up the infection, your doctor may then prescribe a stronger medicine. This one will be the kind you swallow, not just something that you apply to your feet.

It's important to see a doctor about your athlete's foot because if it goes untreated, it will continue to spread, making your feet feel really itchy and uncomfortable and will become harder to get rid of. Also, more serious infections can also develop on your feet.

Treatment Of Athletes Foot

·	Anti-fungal powders can be used in socks and shoes.

·	Creams and sprays can also be used. One of the most effective creams is Lamisil Cream.

·	Diabetic patients should not try and treat this condition themselves, they should seek immediate professional advice.

·	Wear cotton socks to absorb moisture.

·	Dry the feet thoroughly after bathing especially in between the toes.

·	Treat excessively sweaty feet.

·	Change socks daily.

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