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Athlete's Foot Symptoms
Athlete’s foot is an infection of the foot caused by fungi called dermatophytes which invade the "dead" outer layers of the skin. It is also called tinea pedis.
This fungus requires a warm and moist environment. Wearing poorly ventilated shoes and socks that harbor...
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Athlete's foot
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. Athlete's foot may last for a short or long time and... Read more »
Neuroma of the Foot
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Neuroma or neuromata is a benign tumor composed chiefly of neurons and nerve fibers, usually arising from a nerve tissue. In the foot, it is usually... Read more »
Foot Pain: Shoes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
BunionsA bunion is a deformity that usually occurs at the end of one of the five long bones (the metatarsal bones) that extend from the arch of the... Read more »
Foot Pain: Forefoot Pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur... Read more »
Foot Pain: Foot Injury Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ingrown ToenailsIngrown toenails can occur on any toe but are most common on the big toes. They usually develop when tight-fitting or narrow shoes... Read more »
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