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TOES, RED, ITCHY, WITH PAIN BETWEEN
Description and Possible Medical Problems
Athlete’s foot is such a common condition that the moment your feet start to itch and become red and the skin between your toes cracks, you probably already know what the problem is.
In fact, athlete’s foot is such a common condition that an entire industry of powders and lotions seems to have been built around it. Some other products also use the issue of athlete’s foot prevention— “Use our special sandals in the shower at the gym and avoid athlete’s foot forever!”—to sell their own products.
When it comes right down to it, athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that is easy to catch but also easy to treat. The best growing conditions for athlete’s foot include a moist environment such as a shower that other people use, like in a locker room, and shoes and socks that don’t allow your feet to breathe. In addition to redness, itching, and cracks between the toes, the skin may be flaky and will smell foul.
Treatment
To treat athlete’s foot, the best thing you can do is to keep your feet as dry as possible with talcum powder or an antifungal powder for athlete’s foot such as Tinactin. It’s also a good idea to wear shoes and socks that breathe—such as cotton socks and leather shoes—and sandals or other open-toed shoes as often as possible.
Usually these techniques will clear up athlete’s foot within a few days. If they don’t work or your athlete’s foot gets worse, see your doctor. You may need a prescription antifungal powder or cream or an antifungal medication.
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