Caring for Athlete's Foot Is Common

HOUSTON - Dec. 13, 2019 - PRLog -- Per Dr.Bernard Danna  DPM of "Houston Family Foot and Ankle". Athlete's foot is actually not a muscular or skeletal problem with the foot. Instead, it's a fungal infection. And, anyone can get athlete's foot, men, women, boys, and girls regardless of age. Said fungi feed on keratin, which is a protein that's present in hair, nails, and skin.

While athlete's foot is contagious, it's not as contagious as most people think. Although, it can spread through contact with contaminated surfaces, such as towels, shoes, and even floors.

Athlete's Foot Symptoms

The most obvious sign of athlete's foot is the presence of a red, itchy rash. It usually appears first between the toes, though not always. It can spread to other parts of the foot, including the toenails, the soles of the feet, and along the sides of the feet.

People with athlete's foot might notice red blisters, along with dry and scaly skin on the soles of the feet. Also, some people who are infected with athlete's foot suffer from ulcers or sores. These can leak fluid, omit a foul odor, and have a red appearance.

Caring for athlete's foot requires doing so as soon as symptoms appear. In most cases, over the counter medications are enough to treat athlete's foot, but this isn't always so with everyone who gets it.

Be sure to follow the OTC manufacturer's directions carefully to treat athlete's foot and if symptoms worsen or persist, see a doctor right away.

Besides using an over the counter medication to treat athlete's foot, you should always wash and dry your feet every morning and evening. Additionally, it's best to wear different pairs of socks daily and avoid wearing damp or wet shoes.

Apply antifungal powder or spray to the feet daily and allow your feet to get plenty of air.

If any problems persist, see a doctor as soon as possible.

Dr. Bernard Danna has been a teaching physician for Houston area residency programs for more than 35 years and Dr. Teri Baker, DPM now serves as a teaching physician for the St. Joseph Medical Center residency program.

Together they provide the very best treatments for Houston Podiatry at http://houstonfamilyfootandankle.com