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Health Encyclopedia: Athlete's Foot
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 may come back after treatment.
Alternative Names
Tinea pedis; Fungal infection - feet; Tinea of the foot; Infection - fungal - feet; Ringworm - foot
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body. Other...
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Health Guide
Foot Pain: Prevention
PreventionThe American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following tips for preventing foot pain:Don't ignore foot pain -- it's not normal. If the pain persists, see a doctor who specializes... Read more »Ringworm
...capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), or feet (tinea pedis, also called athlete's foot). Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once. Alternative... Read more »Athlete's foot
Tinea pedis; Fungal infection - feet; Tinea of the foot; Infection - fungal - feet; Ringworm - foot Symptoms The most common symptom is cracked, flaking,... Read more »Jock Itch
...straps and gym shorts) after every workout -- that's where the fungus likes to hang out. Athlete's Foot What is it? It's a fungus kind of like the one that causes jock itch, but not as painful... Read more »Foot Pain: Arch Pain
...passage behind the inner ankle bone down to the heel. It can cause pain anywhere along the bottom of the foot. It is often associated with diabetes, back pain, or arthritis. It may also be caused... Read more »Images
Diabetic foot care. Information and a diagram on caring for your feet when you have diabetes.... Read more »
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