Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection of the skin of your feet. The fungus, 'tinea pedis', is contracted from public environments. The fungus then grows in the warm and moist environment of your footwear, and can be difficult to eradicate.

Where did I get athlete's foot from?

Many cases of athlete's foot can be traced to the use of a public recreational facility, such as a spa, swimming pool, or locker room. The fungus then grows in warm, moist environments, and likes to live in the outer layers of your skin. However, for short periods of time, the fungus can live in warm puddles on a tile floor, awaiting another foot to hop onto.

What are the symptoms?

• Itching, most notably in the creases between toes
• Redness and scaling of the skin in affected areas
• Cracked or blistered skin