Athlete's foot fungus is the term used to denote fungal infection of the skin of the foot. The fungus that is involved in athlete's foot infection is tinea pedis. One will normally get this fungus infection from the public places or environments where in more persons use the same place for example swimming pool, gym etc.
The foot wear is the most ideal place for this fungus to grow and establish the infection. Once the infection is set in, the eradication is not all that easy.
As mentioned earlier the people pick up these infection from swimming pool, spa, shower room in exercise institute etc. The predisposing factor for athlete's foot fungus is moist and warm environment [for example moist floor or tile etc]. people will pick up the infection when they walk frequently in those places. This fungus likes to live in the outer layer of the skin of the foot.
Athlete's foot fungus can be diagnosed based on the symptoms with ease. The affected persons will experience varied symptoms. The symptoms will vary depending on the severity of the infection.
In more severe infection the toe nail also get involved. In such cases one can notice the discoloration and thickening of the toe nail. There will be itching between the toes. One can see the scaling of the skin in the infected areas. There can be redness. Some persons will have blistered skin.
As we have discussed earlier, these athlete's foot fungus is difficult to eradicate. Hence the best treatment is prevention of athlete's foot. If one happens to frequent public places, he needs to use sandals. Let the sandals be kept in the locker room for usage there. Preferably, let the sandals have non stick soles.
Cotton socks are the best. One needs to change them quite often. If you are sweating, you need to remove the socks and wear a fresh one. If the shoes are found to be wet, you need to dry them before lacing.
Remember that the athlete's foot fungus survive better in warm and moist environment. Keep the foot always dry. If required use talcum powder on the foot. The fungus will find it difficult to survive in the dry foot.
There are numerous over the counter medications are available for athlete's foot fungus treatment. One has to apply these medications over the infected foot for several weeks for two times a day.
Glossary
Predisposing factor - the factors that helps the organism to set up the infection.
Tinea pedis - this is the zoological name of the fungus causing athlete's foot.
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