Athlete’s foot is a contagious fungal infection known as tinea pedis.
Every human sheds skin from their feet, the fungus lives within the skin and is picked up by others when they walk bare footed.
There are many forms:
Interdigital ‘type’
It occurs between the toes, mainly between 4th and 5th toe.
The skin becomes very scaly which peels and then cracks and becomes very itchy when footwear is removed.
It then spreads across and rarely affects the big and 2nd toe.
Source: Natural Healthy World
Source: FootIQ.com 'Interdigital'
Source: HealDove 'Interdigital'
Plantar (moccasin) ‘type’
Infection spreads to side and sole of feet and/or heel and is caused by trichophyton rubrum.
The skin is pink and tender underneath while the top layer of the skin is very dry and scaly.
It is common those who have a history of allergic reactions: Hayfever, allergies, asthma and eczema.
Source: Nizoralshop.com 'Plantar Mocassin'
Source: MyFootShop.com
Source: Warren Joseph DPM Podiatry Today
Jungle Rot ‘Vesicle type’
These are small vesicles blisters over the instep of foot and/or sole of foot that is caused by an allergic reaction to fungus called ‘Trichophyton mentagrophytes’.
A second lot of small vesicles blisters may occur at other parts of the body i.e. arms, hands fingers or chest.
It is common those to have long term ‘Interdigital athlete’s foot
Source: videolar
Source: Podiatry Today
Source: Flickr 'Jungle rot'
Symptoms
Does one have:
Interdigital ‘type’ Infection
Between the toes?
Itchy (particularly when sock and shoes removed)?
Inflamed (red, hot and sore)?
Skin broken?
White, cracked, peel and/or flaky?
Slight odour?
Burning or stinging sensation on the skin?
One regularly in a sweaty environment i.e. when playing sports or in high temperature conditions?
Plantar (moccasin) ‘type’
Infection spreads to side and sole of feet and/or heel and is caused by trichophyton rubrum.
The skin is pink and tender underneath while the top layer of the skin is very dry and scaly.
It is common those who have a history of allergic reactions: Hayfever, allergies, asthma and eczema.
Regarding this condition, one will need to proceed further in the programme.
Jungle Rot ‘Vesicle type’
These are small vesicles blisters over the instep of foot and/or sole of foot that is caused by an allergic reaction to fungus called ‘Trichophyton mentagrophytes’.
A second lot of small vesicles blisters may occur at other parts of the body i.e. arms, hands fingers or chest.
It is common those to have long term ‘Interdigital athlete’s foot
Regarding this condition, one will need to proceed further in the programme.
