Self Care Articles

Is this your symptom?

• A skin infection with an itchy rash or white patches between the toes
• Red, sore and flaky patches of skin on the feet
• Cracked and/or bleeding skin between the toes

Symptoms of Athlete's Foot

• Red, scaly, cracked rash between the toes
• The rash itches and burns
• With itching, the rash becomes raw and weepy
• Can be on the insteps of the feet
• Smelly feet

Cause of Athlete's Foot

• A fungus infection that grows best on warm, damp skin

Other Health Problems from Athlete's Foot

• Jock Itch is a fungus infection of the groin and inner, upper thighs. Caused by the same fungus that causes athlete's foot. Can be spread by a towel used to dry the feet and then the groin.
• Impetigo is a bacterial infection that can start in the cracks between the toes. Causes sores, soft scabs and pus. Needs to be seen by a doctor. Easily spread to other people in the household.
• Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that spreads into the skin. Causes redness spreading into the back of the foot. The red area is painful to touch. Needs to be seen urgently by a doctor.
• Lymphangitis is a bacterial infection that spreads in the lymph system. It can look like a red streak that goes up the leg. It is more serious because the infection can get into the bloodstream. This is called sepsis. Needs to be seen urgently by a doctor.