What is Athlete’s Foot?
Athlete’s foot is a superficial skin infection caused by a fungus called dermatophyte. The moist, warm environment of shoes creates the environment for this fungus to grow. Floors of locker rooms, public showers, swimming pools and whirlpools are all areas where this fungus can be found growing.
Common symptoms of athlete’s foot are itchy, cracking moist white scaly patches or sores between the toes and possibly the sole of the foot. Another type causes dry, scaly, reddish area over the soles of the feet.