Quick Facts
Athlete's Foot
(Tinea Pedis)
Topic Resources
What is athlete’s foot?
What are the symptoms of athlete’s foot?
Symptoms include:
There are different kinds of athlete's foot rash:
The cracks in your skin can let germs in and cause a bacterial infection of the skin of your foot (cellulitis).
How can doctors tell if I have athlete’s foot?
How do doctors treat athlete’s foot?
How can I prevent athlete’s foot?
To prevent athlete's foot:
Ways to keep your feet dry include:
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Wearing open-toe shoes or shoes that let air circulate
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Changing your socks often, especially during warm weather
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Drying the spaces between your toes with a towel after bathing
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Applying antifungal powders (such as miconazole), gentian violet, or aluminum chloride solution or soaking your feet in Burow solution
