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Athlete’s Foot
By Alanna Smith
What Causes Athletes Foot
• Athlete’s foot is an infection of the feet caused
by a fungus (tinea pedis and tinea corporis).
• Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus that lives
on the outer layer of the skin and nails.
• Wet feet for long periods causes the fungus to
grow.
• It can also be transmitted in public showers
Area of the Infected Foot
Symptoms
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Crack flaking peeling skin between toes
Red and itching feet
Burning sting pain in the feet
Blusters that ooze or get crusty
Treatment
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Anti-fungal creams or powders
Miconazole
Clotrimazole
Terbinafine
Tolnaftate
Prevention
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Avoid tight shoes
Avoid plastic shoes
Avoid socks that retain moisture
Wear sandals in public showers
Don’t share towels or bath mats with people
who are infected
• Keep feet clean and dry