• itching
• scaling
• redness
• red bumps
• rings formation

• dermatophytes
• mold-like parasites

• weakened immune system
• diabetic patients
• elevated abnormal sweating
• adults age
• exposure to warm climate
• close contact with an infected person or animal
• sharing clothes, bed or towels with someone who has a fungal infection
• wear tight or restrictive cloth

• wear clean socks
• keeping feet clean and dry
• toenails should be clipped short
• be aware of the risk of ringworm from infected people or pets
• wash hands more often
• don't wear thick clothing for long periods of time in warm, humid weather
• avoid infected animals
• don't share personal items

Number of Cases

• Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Common Gender

• Scrapings: To view if fungi are present
• Visual exam: To diagnose the athlete's foot

• Podiatrist
• Chiropodist
• General practitioner
• Dermatologist

Yes, Tinea Infections causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Tinea Infections is left untreated:

• large painful fissures may develop
• thickening and yellowing of the nail can occur
• jock itch
• toenail fungus
• difficult to get rid of the infection

• Terbinafine
  Brands:

• Stay cool and dry: Don't wear thick clothing for long periods of time in warm, humid weather
• Don't share personal items: Don't let others use your clothing, towels, hairbrushes or other personal items
• Use hygiene maintaining techniques: By keeping the toenails short and clean helps in prevention of athlete’s foot
• Change socks regularly: Prevents athlete's foot
• Don't share shoes: Lowers the risks of spreading fungal infection
• Avoiding tight-fitting footwear: Prevents athlete's foot and reduce recurrence
• Avoid walking barefoot in locker rooms or public showers: Helps in prevention of athlete’s foot

• Apply cider vinegar or tea tree oil: Applying cider vinegar or tea tree oil are sometimes recommended for treating athlete's foot

• Education and information: By knowing about the disease helps in prevention of athlete's foot

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Tinea Infections to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:

• indirect contact
• skin-to-skin contact with an infected person
• touching an animal with ringworm
• contact with infected soil

• Athlete's Foot
• Fungal Infections

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.