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What Is Tinea Pedis
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
Athlete's foot
Tinea pedis; Fungal infection - feet; Tinea of the foot; Infection - fungal - feet; Ringworm - foot Prevention To prevent athlete's foot, follow these measures:... Read more »Athlete's foot
Tinea pedis; Fungal infection - feet; Tinea of the foot; Infection - fungal - feet; Ringworm - foot Treatment Over-the-counter antifungal powders or creams can... 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 »Tinea corporis
Tinea corporis is a skin infection due to dermatophytes, a type of fungi. See also: Tinea capitis Tinea cruris (jock itch) Tinea... Read more »Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), or... Read more »Images
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