Sue Ferguson
Chiropodist and Podiatrist in Tenterden, Kent
Chiropody and Podiatry Clinic

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Athletes Foot

 

What is Athletes Foot
Athletes Foot = Tinea Pedis

Athletes foot is a fungal infection.

 

How do you get Athletes Foot

Fungal spores prefer dark, damp places and the feet, especially areas between the toes, are a perfect breeding ground. In shared communal areas such as sports centre shower areas fungal spores can transfer onto the skin.

 

Where does Athletes Foot affect you

Athletes foot normally between the toes, often between the 4th and 5th toes. However it can easily spread to the soles and sides of the feet.

 

Signs and Symptoms of Athletes Foot

  • Itching between the toes and on the soles of the feet
  • Redness between toes
  • White, sometimes rubbery, looking skin between the toes
  • Itchy scaly rash which can crack and become red and sore
  • Burning
  • Stinging
  • Weeping, can smell if the skin is moist and weeping

What should you do if you have Athletes Foot

  • Treat the affected area as soon as possible before it spreads elsewhere. I recommend Lamisil Once
  • Do not scratch otherwise you can introduce bacteria into the area through the breaks in the skin and the infection can then spread elsewhere

Where can Athletes Foot spread

Lamisil Once

Lamisil Once is a fungicidal treatment for Athletes Foot and is a single dose treatment. Further information about Lamisil Once.

Other preparations such as Canesten and Daktarin Aktiv Cream, are fungistatic. Fungistatic treatments such as these inhibit fungal growth and can require daily application for up to 4 weeks or more rather than just one application.

 
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Lamisil Once

Lamisil Once

I recommend Lamisil Once to help get rid of your Athletes Foot.


Sue Ferguson, BSc (Hons), MChS
Chiropody and Podiatry Clinic
2 St Benets Court
Tenterden
Kent
TN30 6QS
United Kingdom
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Date last updated: 29 January, 2010