Athlete's Foot

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Athlete's Foot

What is Athlete’s foot?

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the skin on your feet. The fungus then grows in the warm and moist environment of your footwear, and can be difficult to eradicate.

Where did I get athlete’s foot from?
The fungus, ‘tinea pedis’ is contracted from public environments, such as a spa, swimming pool, or locker room shower. The fungus then grows in a warm, moist environment and likes to live in the outer layers of your skin. However, for short periods of time, the fungus can live in warm puddles on the tile floor, awaiting another foot to hop onto.

What are the symptoms?

Itching, mostly notable in the creases between toes.
Redness and scaling of the skin in affected areas
Cracked or blistered skin

What is the cure?

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist for an anti-fungal cream to apply.