Athlete’s foot – also called tinea pedis – is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet and can spread to the toenails and sometimes the hands. How you treat athlete’s foot depends on the type and its severity and at Cumberland Foot and Ankle Center we offer a variety of nonprescription as well as prescription methods.
Athlete’s foot often appears as an itchy red rash, typically beginning between the fourth and fifth toe. Anyone can get athlete’s foot, but certain behaviors increase your risk. Visiting public places barefoot, especially locker rooms, showers, and swimming pools are one of these factors. In addition, wearing tight-fitting, closed-toe shoes and keeping your feet wet for long periods of time are also factors that increase your risk of getting the infection. If left untreated, the skin may become highly sensitive to the touch. It is important to treat Athlete’s foot at the first sign of infection as the body may become vulnerable to other bacterial infections as large cracks occur in the skin.
If you suffer from itchy feet and suspect it may be Athlete’s foot, give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about Athlete’s Foot as well as other conditions we treat, visit www.myhappyfoot.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our podiatrists at Cumberland Foot and Ankle Center in Somerset, KY, call 606-679-2773.
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