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Read about What is athlete’s foot, What are the symptoms, What can you do yourself, What is the treatment and What does Disinall do.
Athlete’s foot (officially: tinea pedis) is a skin infection caused by fungi (dermatophytes) that affects the horny layer of the epidermis. The inflammatory reaction resulting from this creates a skin disorder.
Athlete’s foot is highly contagious and is quite common; at least 10% of the population is affected, and up to 20% of all adults, while the percentage is even higher in the elderly, as well as diabetic and rheumatic patients.
A fungal infection of the foot could result in four kinds of defects, which may or may not occur in combination.
In particular, the space between the fourth and fifth toe is often affected. The popular name of this infection is ‘toe cheese’, because of the smell that sometimes accompanies the presence of the bacteria.
Itchy blisters which subsequently dehydrate to form brown spots or scabs and peeling skin. Occasionally, it can also cause bigger blisters and the skin could become damp.
Redness and scaling of large parts of the soles and the edges of the foot.
There are a number of measures you can take:
Wear flip flops in showers, changing rooms, saunas and around swimming pools.
Always dry your feet thoroughly after a wash, especially between the toes, and always use a clean, dry towel.
Wear clean cotton or woollen socks every day.
Wear shoes made of natural materials (leather). These materials “breathe” better and provide superior ventilation around the feet.
