Athlete's Foot: What It Looks Like, Symptoms & Treatment
Athlete's foot is a skin infection that causes fungus to grow on the foot and toes. It is also referred to as Tinea Pedis and ringworm of the foot. The fungus frequently thrives in warm, humid, moist, and damp environments like those around showers, swimming pools, and locker rooms. Inside wet and sweaty socks and shoes is another hub. These traits are all common in athletic activities, thus the name "Athlete's Foot."
How are athletes' foot caused?
Similar to plantar warts, skin-to-infected-skin contact and skin-to-contaminated surface contact are the two main causes of athlete's foot (showers, locker room, etc.). Sweaty, cramped feet are another key factor in the spread of the fungus; moist athletic shoes and socks worn during prolonged exercise are frequently to blame.
How to Spot athlete’s foot :
Athlete's foot can come in a variety of forms, each with unique characteristics.
Toe Web Infection (Most Common):
- Typically, the fourth and fifth toes
- Between your toes, it hurts and itches
- Skin turns flaky, sags, and cracks.
- bacterial infection is another possibility.
Infection of the Moccasin Type :
- A painful foot
- Skin on the heels thickens and cracks.
- Toenails can thicken, deteriorate, and even fall out.
Vesicular Type Infection with Blistering :
- under-the-skin blisters filled with fluid
- often on the bottom of the foot (can appear anywhere on foot)
- also has the potential to spread bacteria
How to Treat & Take Care of Athletes' foot.
If left untreated, athlete's foot can persist for a very long time and even get worse. Prescription antifungal medications, either topically applied or taken orally, may be necessary for treatment. If the infection is brought on by bacteria, antibiotics with wide antibacterial activity, such penicillin, is recommended.
Choose breathable shoes:
Choose shoes with breathable mesh, canvas, or leather uppers. To lower the possibility of acquiring athlete's foot, work boots should include moisture-wicking linings.
If you follow these suggestions, starting a good foot care routine will be easy. Fayybek is committed to making excellently supportive, long-lasting shoes for both men and women. You can rely on the FayybekTM technology's comfort to conform to your foot's unique shape and stay that way even after wearing them for a long time.