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Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a highly prevalent fungal skin infection affecting the feet, most commonly developing between the toes. It is caused by dermatophyte fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments. While rarely serious, it requires antifungal treatment to resolve and tends to recur without consistent preventive care.

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Athlete's foot develops when dermatophyte fungi colonise the outer layers of skin on the feet. The condition spreads through contact with contaminated surfaces - shared shower floors, poolside areas, and changing room floors are the most common transmission routes. Skin that is frequently wet, sweaty, or broken provides ideal conditions for the fungus to take hold. If left untreated, the infection can extend beyond the feet to affect toenails or other areas of the body.

Athlete's foot develops when dermatophyte fungi colonise the outer layers of skin on the feet. The condition spreads through contact with contaminated surfaces - shared shower floors, poolside areas, and changing room floors are the most common transmission routes. Skin that is frequently wet, sweaty, or broken provides ideal conditions for the fungus to take hold. If left untreated, the infection can extend beyond the feet to affect toenails or other areas of the body.

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Athlete's foot spreads primarily through indirect contact and walking barefoot on surfaces where an infected person has been, such as communal showers, changing room floors, or pool areas. Direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual can also transmit it, as can sharing items like towels or footwear.

Most cases of athlete's foot respond to antifungal treatment within two to four weeks, provided the medication is used for the full recommended course. Stopping early — even when symptoms improve — increases the likelihood of the infection returning.

Athlete's foot rarely clears on its own. Without antifungal treatment, the infection tends to persist and may spread to the toenails or other areas of the body. Pharmacy treatments are effective for most people and are available without a prescription.

See a GP if pharmacy antifungals have not worked after several weeks, if the foot or leg becomes swollen, hot, or significantly painful, if the infection is spreading, or if you have diabetes or a weakened immune system and conditions that increase the risk of complications from fungal infections.

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