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What is similar to athletes foot?
Athlete’s foot is closely related to other fungal infections such as ringworm and jock itch. It can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal medications, but the infection often recurs.
What are the three types of athlete’s foot?
Athlete’s Foot
- Athlete’s foot: Toe web type.
- Athlete’s foot: Moccasin type.
- Athlete’s foot: Vesicular type.
Why do they call it athlete’s foot?
Fungal skin infections are also known as tinea infections. When fungus grows on the feet, it is called athlete’s foot (or tinea pedis). It got this name because it affects people whose feet tend to be damp and sweaty, which is often the case with athletes. But anyone can get this infection.
Will athlete’s foot ever go away?
Although athlete’s foot doesn’t cause any serious problems in people who are otherwise healthy, it normally doesn’t go away on its own. If left untreated, it can spread to a nail and cause a fungal nail infection.
What exactly is athletes foot?
Athlete’s foot is a skin infection that afflicts the regions between the toes, as well as the soles of the feet. This is a fungal infection that can spread to other sites of the body, including the groin, or the palms.
What can you do to for athletes foot?
your doctor may be able to diagnose athlete’s foot simply by looking at it.
What is the best medication for athletes foot?
Topical medications such as Lamisil (terbinafine) are helpful in treating athletes foot. This should be performed in combination with good foot hygiene. If topical medications don’t work, oral medications can be used.
What does athlete foot look like?
Most cases of athlete’s foot are barely noticeable with just slightly dry, flaky skin. More extensive athlete’s foot may look like red, peeling, dry skin areas on one or both soles of the feet. Sometimes the dry flakes may spread onto the sides and tops of the feet.