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Athlete's Foot (cont.)

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Athlete's Foot Symptoms and Signs

  • Most commonly, athlete's foot is characterized by cracking and itchy, moist, white, scaly lesions or sores between the toes. It frequently spreads to the sole of the foot.
  • Another type of athlete's foot is a dry, scaly form that causes a reddish "moccasin-like" area over the soles of the feet. This type often affects both feet.
  • Less frequently, this infection may involve painful blistering lesions, which can be weepy.

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Athlete's Foot - Cause

The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:

Was the cause of your athlete's foot a condition (psoriasis, fungal infection, contact allergens) or poorly fitting shoes, sharing socks and shoes, or using public shower facilities?

Athlete's Foot - Symptoms

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How long did the symptoms of your athlete's foot last? Was there anything that helped with symptom relief?

Athlete's Foot - Treatment

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