Athlete’s foot is common, but that does not make it harmless. Ongoing itching, scaling, or cracking skin can interfere with your comfort and may signal a fungal infection that needs medical attention. Dr. Vivian Bucay brings decades of dermatology experience to Bucay Center for Dermatology & Aesthetics in San Antonio, Texas. She works alongside board-certified […]
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Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that typically begins around the toes. Common symptoms include itchiness, a scaly rash, skin inflammation, and burning sensations. Some forms of athlete’s foot can look like dermatitis or dry skin. Unfortunately, athlete’s foot is contagious and can spread to other parts of the body, including the hands and face, and
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If an itchy, scaly rash has developed in between your toes, you may have athlete’s foot. ‘But I’m not an athlete!’ you may protest, but that actually doesn’t matter! Athletes aren’t the only ones who get at hlete’s foot, in fact, people who typically get athlete’s foot are those that wear tight-fitting shoes and who
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Summertime should be a period of fun and family and friends. We envision ourselves sitting poolside, or dipping our toes in the warm waters of the Gulf. What nobody wants to think about is having to hide their feet on those hot summer days due to redness, peeling, and obvious irritation. The fact is, though,
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The ironic thing about working out and sweating hard to stay healthy is that the gym is one of the best breeding grounds for some pretty nasty infections. Skin infections in particular, such as athlete’s foot, can spread like crazy in the gym. There are things you can do to help prevent picking up a
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