athlete's foot

 

introduction

• Sports foot, an infectious skin disease, usually arises between the toes. It occurs more commonly in people who exercise, or those whose feet are excessively sweating when wearing tight shoes. This disease causes some fungi, and the disease can be transmitted to the rest of the body. The signs of sports feet and symptoms include a rash of exfoliation between the toes, and it also causes itching and tingling. Sports foot disease is spread by floors, towels, or contaminated clothes. It can be treated with antifungal medications, and can also be prevented by drying the feet after washing them, and before wearing shoes.

Definition of the disease

• Sports foot, an infectious rash, affects the foot due to a fungal infection, which is common among adolescents, male adults, as well as athletes; Where the rash appears in areas that are warm and wet. Also, people with it - often - have an infection on the palm of the hand, nails, or thigh.

Other names

• Sports foot, foot fronds.

the reason

• The feet of athletes, or who wear socks and tight shoes, are an environment suitable for the growth and reproduction of fungi; Where fungi grow in wet and warm places; It causes a rash between the toes, and it may spread to the soles of the foot.

Risk factors

• Share shoes, or socks of the injured.
• Wearing tight shoes for long periods.
• Walking in public places without wearing shoes, especially swimming pools, steam rooms, and clothes switching.

Symptoms

• Itching and heartburn between the toes.
• Redness, peeling the skin between the toes.
• Unpleasant smell of feet.
• Skin rash, or scales under the feet.
• Blues, ulcers (in severe cases).
• When do you have to see a doctor?
• Note symptoms, previous signs, or their continuation.
• Redness, and pain in the foot.

Complications

• Hands, nails, and some areas of the body with infection.
• Bacterial infection.

Diagnosis

• Clinical examination based on the observation of symptoms.
• Pathological history.
• Other tests, such as: taking a sample from the affected area.

Treatment

• The use of antifungals, as it is available in several forms, may be ointments, solutions, or powders. When not responding, antifungal pills may be prescribed, taken orally.

Prevention

• Wash the feet using soap, especially between the fingers.
• Make sure to dry the foot, especially between the fingers after washing it.
• Foot nails, and maintain their cleanliness.
• Avoid walking barefoot in dressing rooms, or public baths.
• Choose socks made of natural fibers, such as: wool and cotton, taking care to change them regularly.
• Leave the shoe outdoor for a whole day before wearing it again.
• Wearing good -haired comfortable shoes.
• Ensure that the feet dry before wearing socks and shoes.
• Not sharing personal purposes with others.

Guidelines for people with sports foot

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the feet, and drying them after washing them, especially between the fingers.
• Avoid using public swimming pools, or feet baths.
• Use a separate towel for the feet, and wash it regularly.
• Wearing clean socks every day, preferably using cotton socks.
• Avoid scratching infected skin; Where the disease may spread to other parts of the body.
• Not to wander the barefoot, preferably wearing sandals in some specific places, such as: changing rooms and public baths.
• Not sharing towels, socks, or shoes with other people.
• Avoid wearing the same shoe, for more than two consecutive days.
• Avoid wearing shoes that cause sweating, and their heat.

Common questions

• Are anti -fungi medications safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
• Topical antifungal medications should only be used during pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

Misconception

• Sports foot disease affects only the feet.
• Truth: The disease affects the rest of the body; If he is left without treatment by transferring the infection by hand from the foot to the different parts of the body.
• Stop using medications when symptoms disappear.
• Truth: It should be used according to the period recommended by the doctor; To avoid the return of the infection again.