Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot, also known as Tinea pedis, is a common fungal infection which lives in the outer layers of the skin. Although some people refer to athlete's foot as a ringworm infection, no actual worm is involved in athlete's foot or any other fungal infections.
What are the causes?
Athlete's foot most easily spreads and flourishes in warm, dark, and moist environments- such as those found on the sweaty shoes, floors of locker rooms, swimming pool, gyms and public showers. This foot fungus can also transmitted by sharing shoes or socks of the infected person and contact with pets that carry it on their fur.
What are the symptoms?
Athlete's foot can manifest in many ways, such as dry skin, or a white, scaly, reddened rash on the bottom and sides of feet. Athlete's foot may cause cracking, or peeling of the skin; especially between the toes. In some people the skin becomes very sore and may even bleed. People suffering from athlete's foot may also have a fungal infection of the toenails.
What are the treatment and prevention measures?
Dr. Roth suggests the use of the Foot Fixer Kit to help resolve the fungus problems associated with Athlete's foot. If your athlete's foot condition is severe, the doctor suggests using the Nail & Foot Gel even if no nail fungus is present. In mild athlete foot infections use of the Foaming Foot Wash and Foot Balm should eliminate the condition.
Foot Care Tips
- Keep feet dry, especially between toes.
- Always wear sandals when at public showers, swimming pools and locker rooms.
- Do not share or borrow shoes.
- Regularly apply anti-fungal foot powder to reduce perspiration.
- Wear cotton socks and light, breathable shoes to allow air circulation
