Athlete’s Foot – Types, Symptoms and Cure
Any skin infection is irritating, troublesome, and unwanted. But, fungal infections of the skin can be contagious too. Athlete’s Foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a contagious skin fungal infection that affects the foot area, and can also be transmitted to the foot from other areas of the body. Scratching any infected area of your body can transfer the fungus on to the fingers and finally to the foot. Athlete’s foot fungal infection is caused by the same fungus that causes ringworm or jock itch, and the symptoms and diagnosis of the condition are based on the specific type of athlete’s foot a person suffers. How Does Athlete’s Foot Spread? Some of the easiest ways of contracting athlete’s foot include: · Walking barefoot in germ-filled public areas such as public bathrooms, gym locker rooms, etc. · Sharing personal belongings like towels, bed sheets, etc. of an infected per...