Tinea Pedis
Tinea pedis is a type of TINEA infection affecting the FEET, caused by DERMATOPHYTE fungi, leading to itching, scaling, cracking, and inflammation of the SKIN between the toes or soles.
Tinea pedis, commonly known as ATHLETE'S FOOT, is a superficial FUNGAL INFECTION of the feet caused by DERMATOPHYTES, especially TRICHOPHYTON RUBRUM. It affects the EPIDERMIS of the toes and soles where warm, moist conditions promote fungal growth. Infection may cause ITCHING, peeling, fissuring, redness, and sometimes secondary BACTERIAL INFECTION. It commonly spreads through contaminated surfaces and is treated using topical or oral ANTIFUNGAL MEDICATIONS.
• Tinea pedis is ringworm infection of the feet. • It is commonly called athlete's foot. • It often occurs between the toes. • Symptoms include itching, scaling, and cracked skin. • Warm and moist environments increase risk. • It can spread through shared floors, shoes, or towels. • Antifungal treatment is usually effective.
Athlete's foot is a common infection caused by a fungus. It most often affects the space between the toes. Symptoms include itching, burning, and cracked, scaly skin between your toes.
You can get athlete's foot from damp surfaces, such as showers, swimming pools, and locker room floors. To prevent it:
- Keep your feet clean, dry, and cool
- Wear clean socks
- Don't walk barefoot in public areas
- Wear flip-flops in locker room showers
- Keep your toenails clean and clipped short
Treatments include over-the-counter antifungal creams for most cases and prescription medicines for more serious infections. These usually clear up the infection, but it can come back.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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