Toe Fungus and itchy feet are symptoms of athlete's foot
Article by: Jessica Martin
Athletes foot is a common toe fungus that is caused by a
microscopic fungus just below the skin that flourishes in moist,
dark environments with poor ventilation, like closed toed shoes
for instance. This fungus of the toe usually affects the
region in between the fourth and fifth toes of the foot. Athlete's
foot is also referred to as tinea pedis, which in medical terms
means fungus (tinea) of the foot (pedis). Although named atheletes
foot, this toe and foot fungus does not just affect athletes. Unfortunately
for people who contract this uncomfortable and sometimes painful
condition, the athlete's foot fungus is easily transmitted through
contact with a cut or abrasion in the foot region. Public showers,
locker rooms, and swimming pools are prime places in which to contract
this foot fungus. Common symptoms of athletes foot include itchy
skin on the feet. Eventually as the condition progresses, the itchy
skin becomes inflamed, cracked, sensitive to the touch, and the
skin in that region peels away and sometimes blisters. Make sure you also have an informative look at this expert article on athlete's foot in Wikipedia.
Foot Fungus treatment includes effective skin care routines:
The most effective cure for athelete's foot is prevention. Ways
in which to prevent acquiring the athletes foot fungus is through
good personal hygiene, as well as maintaining proper skin care of
the foot region. Proper skin care for the foot region to prevent
athlete's foot includes:
- Changing damp socks regularly
- Keeping the feet dry
- Avoiding tight shoes
- Airing out shoes regularly (preferably in natural sunlight)
- Wearing cotton, wool, or silk (non-synthetic) socks
- Wearing open toed sandals during warm weather and in public
showers and swimming pools
Over the counter antifungal topical creams can also be effective
in curing athlete's foot. However proper skin care and hygiene are
the best preventive cures for the athlete's foot fungal infection.
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