61. APMA - Secondary Page Fact sheet from the American Podiatric Medical Association. http://www.apma.org/topics/athfoot.htm

Find a Podiatrist What is Podiatry? Foot Health Foot Health Brochures Beauty and Your Feet ... Sitemap Member Login UserID Password Forgot Password? Change Password Need Help? Athlete's Foot Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus, usually occurring between the toes. The fungus most commonly attacks the feet because shoes create a warm, dark, and humid environment which encourages fungus growth. The warmth and dampness of areas around swimming pools, showers, and locker rooms are also breeding grounds for fungi. Because the infection was common among athletes who used these facilities frequently, the term "athlete's foot" became popular. Not all fungus conditions are athlete's foot. Other conditions, such as disturbances of the sweat mechanism, reaction to dyes or adhesives in shoes, eczema, and psoriasis, may mimic athlete's foot. Symptoms The signs of athlete's foot, singly or combined, are dry skin, itching, scaling, inflammation, and blisters. Blisters often lead to cracking of the skin. When blisters break, small raw areas of tissue are exposed, causing pain and swelling. Itching and burning may increase as the infection spreads. Athlete's foot may spread to the soles of the feet and to the toenails. It can be spread to other parts of the body, notably the groin and underarms, by those who scratch the infection and then touch themselves elsewhere. The organisms causing athlete's foot may persist for long periods. Consequently, the infection may be spread by contaminated bed sheets or clothing to other parts of the body.

62. Athlete's Foot - Information About Athlete's Foot Athlete s foot Information About Athlete s footAthlete s foot is a common problem that is the result of a fungal infection of the feet and toes. Athlete s foot can affect any one, and cause pain, http://orthopedics.about.com/health/orthopedics/blathlete.htm

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63. MedlinePlus: Athlete's Foot Directory of news stories, articles, and factsheets. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/athletesfoot.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Athlete's Foot Contents of this page: Overviews Prevention/Screening Directories Organizations ... Information from the Medical Encyclopedia Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Athlete's Foot You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Foot Health Tinea Infections Skin, Hair and Nails Overviews Athlete's Foot (American Podiatric Medical Association) Also available in: Spanish Athlete's Foot (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Tinea Infections: Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch and Ringworm (American Academy of Family Physicians) Prevention/Screening Fungus Infections: Preventing Recurrence (American Osteopathic College of Dermatology) Directories Find a Dermatologist (American Academy of Dermatology) Organizations American Academy of Dermatology American Podiatric Medical Association National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Children Athlete’s Foot (Nemours Foundation) Teenagers Athlete's Foot (Nemours Foundation) Information from the Medical Encyclopedia Athlete's Foot Select services and providers for Athlete's Foot in your area.

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To print this page, use the print option from your browser. To close this window, click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner of the window. Athlete's Foot URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/athletesfoot.html Overviews Athlete's Foot (American Podiatric Medical Association) - Also available in Spanish - Athlete's Foot (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) - http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00317 Tinea Infections: Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch and Ringworm (American Academy of Family Physicians) - http://familydoctor.org/316.xml Prevention/Screening Fungus Infections: Preventing Recurrence (American Osteopathic College of Dermatology) - http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/fungus_preventing.html Directories Find a Dermatologist (American Academy of Dermatology) - http://www.aad.org/public/OtherResources/searchderm.htm Organizations American Academy of Dermatology - http://www.aad.org/ American Podiatric Medical Association - http://www.apma.org/ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - http://www.niaid.nih.gov/

65. Athlete's Foot - Feet And Fitness Related Health Conditions, Exercises And Injur Health conditions, treatments, medications and preventive exercises for foot and fitness related injuries. http://www.medicinenet.com/athletes_foot/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Feet and Fitness Home Page > Athlete's Foot Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Athlete's Foot What is Athlete's foot? What are the symptoms of Athlete's foot? How can Athlete's foot be treated? When should I seek medical care? What is Athlete's foot? Athlete's foot is a skin infection in the foot caused by a fungus. The fungus that causes Athlete foot is called Trichophyton. When the feet, or other areas of the body, stay moist, warm and irritated, this fungus can thrive and infect the upper layer of the skin. Athlete foot is caused by the ringworm fungus ("tinea" in medical jargon). Athlete foot is also called tinea pedis. The fungus that causes Athlete foot can be found on floors and in socks and clothing. The fungus can be spread from person to person by contact with these objects. However, without proper growing conditions (a warm, moist environment), the fungus will not infect the skin. Up to 70% of the population will have athletes foot at some time during their lives. What are the symptoms of Athlete foot?

66. Athlete's Foot Anyone can get athlete s foot. Find out how to avoid this itchy skin condition in this article for kids. http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/skin/athletes_foot.html

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems Skin Don't let the name fool you. Athletes aren't the only ones who get the itchy condition known as athlete's foot. Anyone can get athlete's foot if two things happen: Their bare feet are exposed to a kind of fungus. That fungus has the right environment to grow - like hot and sweaty sneakers! A Fungus Is a Microorganism Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis (say: tin -ee-uh peh -dus), is a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus (say: fun -gus), a plant-like microorganism (say: my-kro- or -guh-niz-um) too small to be seen by the naked eye. This fungus eats old skin cells. And plenty of them can be found on the feet! Although athlete's foot occurs mostly among teen and young adult guys, kids and women can get it, too. People with sweaty or damp feet are at risk. Walking barefoot where others also walk barefoot is one way the fungus can get on your feet in the first place. That's why your mom or dad might say to wear your sandals when you're showering in a public shower. Why Is It Called Athlete's Foot?

67. Athlete's Foot Although the name athlete s foot sounds funny, if you have this skin infection, you re probably not laughing. The good news is that it is generally easy to http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/skin_rashes/athletes_foot.html

KidsHealth Teens Infections Although the words ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot may sound funny, if you have one of these skin infections, you're probably not laughing. The good news is that tinea, the name for this category of common skin infections, is usually easy to treat. Read on to learn some fast facts about foot fungus. The Basics on Tineal Infections Tinea (pronounced: tih -nee-uh) is the medical name for a group of related fungal skin infections that affect the skin, nails, or scalp, including athlete's foot, jock itch , and ringworm (despite its name, ringworm isn't a worm at all). These infections are caused by several types of mold-like fungi called dermatophytes (pronounced: der- mah -tuh-fites) that live on the dead tissues of your skin, hair, and nails. What Is Athlete's Foot? The medical name for athlete's foot is tinea pedis. Usually athlete's foot affects the soles of the feet and the areas between the toes, and it may also spread to the toenails. Athlete's foot can also spread to the palms of your hands, groin, or underarms if you touch your feet and then touch another area of your body. Athlete's foot doesn't just aggravate athletes; anyone whose feet tend to be damp or sweaty can get this infection. The fungi that cause athlete's foot thrive in warm, moist environments. The signs and symptoms of athlete's foot include itching, burning, redness, and stinging on the soles of the feet. The skin may flake, peel, blister, or crack.

68. Medinfo: Athlete's Foot Medinfo s patient information on athlete s foot, a fungal infection of the feet, which is otherwise known as tinea pedis. http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/athletesfoot.html

Medical information for patients index search health books site map Athlete's foot Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the feet, which is otherwise known as tinea pedis. Symptoms Athlete's foot causes a flaky, sometimes itchy, and sometimes red rash between the toes and over the rest of the nearby foot. In most people it is confined to the spaces between the toes, but it spreads and affects more of the foot occasionally. In some people the skin becomes very sore and even bleeds a little. Causes Several fungus varieties cause athlete's foot, and sometimes more than one is present at the same time. The condition may be complicated by a secondary infection with bacteria which take advantage of the damaged skin. Diagnosis Diagnosis is usually made from the visual appearance, but if necessary skin scrapings, with a few cells of superficial skin, are sent to the laboratory where a fungus can be detected. Treatment There are creams, powders, and sprays available, which can mostly be bought over the counter. These work by killing the fungus and need to be applied until the skin seems to be back to normal, and then for a further two weeks to eradicate all the remaining fungal spores. The most effective chemical treatments these days are the imidazoles, eg miconazole and clotrimazole. You should speak to the pharmacist to select an appropriate treatment for you. If you still have problems see your doctor, who will make sure the diagnosis is correct and may well offer an alternative type of treatment.

69. Athlete's Foot (tinea Pedis) Athlete s foot is a fungal infection of the foot caused by parasites on the skin called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes can be divided into three groups http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/athletesfoot.htm

Search: All NetDoctor Diseases Medicines NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News News archive Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres ADHD Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) Reviewed by Dr Dan Rutherford , GP What causes it? Tight-fitting trainers are a common cause of athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the foot caused by parasites on the skin called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes can be divided into three groups according to their favourite hosts: fungi preferring soil (geophile) fungi preferring animals (zoophile) and fungi preferring humans (anthropophile). Athlete's foot is usually caused by anthropophile fungi. The most common species are Microsporum, Epidermophyton and Trichophyton. These account for 90 per cent of all skin fungal infections, commonly referred to as ringworm The medical terms for athlete's foot are tinea pedis or dermatophytosis palmaris, plantaris and interdigitalis - the latter indicates that, in addition to the soles and toes of the feet, the palms of the hands can also become infected.

70. Athlete's Foot - Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment - Podiatrych Athlete s foot is a common, annoying and often persistent infection of the foot caused by a microscopic moldlike fungus that lives on dead tissues of the http://www.podiatrychannel.com/athletesfoot/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store ATHLETE'S FOOT Overview Causes Diagnosis Treatment CONDITIONS Achilles Tendonitis Allergic Contact Dermatitis Ankle Injuries Athlete's Foot Brachymetatarsia Bunions ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Claw Toes Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Corns Diabetes Fibromyalgia Gout ... Xerosis TREATMENT OPTIONS Orthotics DIAGNOSTIC TESTS CT Scan MRI Scan RESOURCES DPMLocator Anatomy Clinical Trials Glossary ... What Is a Podiatrist? Videos FOR DOCTORS ONLY Website Services Get Listed in DPMLocator ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Testimonials Link to podiatrychannel Overview Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a common persistent infection of the foot caused by a microscopic fungus that lives on dead tissue of the hair, toenails, and outer skin layers (dermatophyte). These fungi thrive in warm, moist environments such as shoes, stockings, and the floors of public showers, locker rooms, and swimming pools. Athlete's foot is transmitted through contact with a cut or abrasion on the bottom (plantar surface) of the foot. In rare cases, the fungus is transmitted from infected animals to humans. Dermatophyte (skin) infections cause raised, circular pimples or blisters that resemble the lesions caused by ringworm. The infections are named for the part of the body they infect; therefore, tinea pedis refers to an infection of the feet.

71. Athlete's Foot Athlete s foot is caused by a fungus much like jock itch. You don t have to be an athlete to get athlete s foot, anyone who has sweaty or damp feet can http://www.coolnurse.com/athletes_foot.htm

A thlete's foot is caused by a fungus much like jock itch. The fungus is called Tinea pedis, and is related to the jock itch fungus. You don't have to be an athlete to get athlete's foot, anyone who has sweaty or damp feet can get it. The fungus survives in warm, moist areas, and feet are the perfect place for it to thrive. It often likes to grow between the toes and causes a rash there. The rash makes your feet itch, burn and peel. For some reason, some people never get athlete's foot, even when the conditions are perfect for it. Y ou can help prevent these fungi from moving in by drying your feet thoroughly after showering, bathing, or swimming. Take a few extra seconds to dry in between your toes. If you shower in gym class, or at a community pool, it's a good idea to wear flip-flops, since athlete's foot may be transmitted from one person to another from shower floors. S ocks made with polyester are not ones to wear if you get athlete's foot. Those made from cotton or wool will keep the fungus away more effectively. Try to wear sneakers with small ventilation holes on them, this will allow air to circulate around your feet and keep them drier. To win the fight against athlete's foot, keep your feet as dry as possible.

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73. Male Health - Athlete's Foot Athlete s foot can happen to anyone. The symptoms of athlete s foot include itchy feet (especially the bottoms and sides), cracked and dry skin between your http://www.pamf.org/teen/health/malehealth/athletesfoot.html

For Males Athletes Foot Ejaculation Erections ... For Males Male Health Athlete's Foot Athlete's foot can happen to anyone. It is a common fungal infection you can catch from swimming pools, public showers and locker rooms, or even in your own home if someone you live with has it. The symptoms of athlete's foot include itchy feet (especially the bottoms and sides), cracked and dry skin between your toes, and skin shedding. You need to kill the fungus causing the problem or you can spread it to other parts of your body and to other people. Treatment Keep your feet dry, foot powder will help Use an antifungal cream Do not use lotions that are not antifungal Wash your socks and shoes frequently, using bleach Use a disinfectant spray on your shoes each day and air out your shoes regularly More information about athlete's foot Illustration of a common type of athlete's foot Self-treatment ideas Last Reviewed: December 2005 About Our Sutter Health Network Contact Us Home

74. Information For Pre-teens About Athlete's Foot Do your feet and toes ever get itchy, peely and dry? This may be a sign that you have athlete s foot. This condition is normal and can be easily treated. http://www.pamf.org/preteen/growingup/bodyscience/athletes_foot.html

Body Science Athlete's Foot Bacteria Blisters ... Body Science Athlete's Foot Author: Julia R., Middle School student writer Do your feet and toes ever get itchy, peely and dry? This may be a sign that you have athlete's foot. This condition is normal and can be easily treated. Signs of Athlete's Foot: Blisters Cracked skin Dry and red feet, especially between your toes A rash on your feet It is important not to scratch your feet , because the infection can spread, and it will not make the problem any better. How do I get athlete's foot? Athlete's foot is a result of moisture in your feet that causes a fungus to grow. You can get this fungus by walking barefoot in places that have moist floors, such as pool decks and locker room floors. It is also important to dry your feet well after you take a bath or shower, or go swimming. Wearing shoes and socks all day can also cause athlete's foot because of the moisture trapped inside. How do I treat it? Ask your parents to take you to the doctor's office. If your case is not too bad, the doctor will probably give you a mild medicine or powder to put on your feet for a couple of days.

75. Athlete's Foot Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Te Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=33950

76. Athlete S Foot Not all foot rashes are athlete s foot, which is why a physician should Using nonprescription products on a rash that is not athlete s foot could make http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/athletes_foot.jsp

77. Athlete's Foot - Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Athlete s foot. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/718/main.html

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78. Athlete's Foot Athlete s foot is an infection of the foot caused by fungi called dermatophytes Athlete s foot, or tinea pedis, is a common, generally harmless foot http://ww3.komotv.com/global/story.asp?s=1230447

79. Aids And Your Feet Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that causes red, dry, flaking skin, Check products that provide immediate pain relief for Athlete s foot related http://www.foot.com/info/cond_athletes_foot.jsp

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