Posted on June 30, 2007 in Foot Problems
Athletic foot and fungus problem are somewhat common problems these days. Starting from the skin in between the toes, the fungus problem can develop to be scaly and itchy. It may also break in skin and develop sore. Athlete’s foot is called tinea pedis, in medical terms.
Typically, Athlete’s foot affects the skin of the feet in between the toes. It can move on almost any area of the foot, also affecting the toenails.
Athlete’s foot is actually an infection of the nails and skin of the feet. The fungal problem is one of the most unmanageable nail and foot disease. The most likely place where the infection may strike is on the skin and between the toes. At times, not in all cases, this fungal infection goes on to affect the toenails. The nails therefore become thick and bad in shape.
It is important for you to understand here, what is fungi ad how do fungal problems occur. Fungi are taxonomic plant organisms quite like the mold and mildew. The moist conditions support the growth of fungi, the most. As another type of infection, bacteria may flourish to make the symptoms of this problem even worse. This becomes even more difficult to treat.
The fungus infection can very commonly attack athlete’s foot as it is a transferable disease, from one person to the other. Athlete’s foot is common problem with people who generally have moist feet. It also attacks the people who like to walk on wet floors. The most likely places are the swimming pools and shared bathrooms. Athlete’s foot may also catch you if you will share other people’s shoes or personal hygiene items.
Athlete’s foot and fungus problems may also go down to the soles of the feet and toenails. It may also be spread to different other body parts, such as the groin area or underarms.
Symptoms of Athletic foot and fungus problem:
Skin
Toenail
Treatment
There are different types of products available in the market. The patient can use them on the foot and toe nails to finish off the tinea pedis fungus. Your health care expert may diagnose athlete’s foot after having an examination of your skin. When he or she suspects a chance of bacterial infection, they can treat it successfully using any nonprescription anti-fungal medicines. These medicines, such as Micatin, Tinactin, or Desenex, are creams one has to apply externally over the skin. An oral medicine may also be adviced to take.
Self-care preventive measures
Wash your feet not less than once or twice in a day. Use mild soap and lukewarm water.
After washing, dry it off completely using dry and hygienic towel.
Do not wear the same pair of socks for long. Change them frequently. Use cotton or wool socks, which absorb moisture from skin.
Make your feet have some air for some periods of time in the day.
Wear sandals with open toes, do not walk barefoot.
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September 5th, 2007 at 3:28 am
Hello, My name is Gennaro. I think i may have this infection because i have a small gash in my foot which is more likely a cut. It heals it self but when it itches i often scratch it and then the cut will be deep in my toe…which would be the best way to treat this?
January 19th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
talking with a gi friend that was in vietnam —- mentione to soak feet in warm water with bleach! what do think on that one! I’m using powder which cakes and not good results. I know my feet sweat a lot and that it. Changing sock a couple X/day. I’m think will help and I use alchole/with powder— need help here. appreicate you aswer. thanks Kerry