Athlete's Foot
Find Relief from Itchy, Painful Athlete’s Foot
If you’re struggling with itchy, dry, or painful skin on your feet, especially between your toes or on your soles, you could be dealing with athlete’s foot—a common fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist environments. At Eastside Podiatry PLLC, we help you get back on your feet by diagnosing the cause and providing effective, personalized treatments so you can stay active and comfortable.
Athlete's Foot Q & A
What is Athlete’s foot?
Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection that affects the skin on your feet. It thrives in warm, moist places like inside shoes, making feet especially vulnerable.
Fungal infections are more common in warm weather when feet tend to sweat more. Fungus thrives in damp areas, such as swimming pools, showers and locker rooms. It’s called ‘athlete’s foot’ because athletes are often exposed to locker rooms, showers, and sweaty shoes, but anyone can get it.
What are the Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot?
Typical symptoms include itching, redness, and dry, flaky skin — often between the toes or on the soles. In more advanced cases, painful cracks, blisters, or even secondary infections can develop. The fungus can spread to other areas of the body, including toenails.
What are the Preventions/ Treatments of Athlete’s Foot?
You can lower your risk by keeping your feet clean and dry, avoiding barefoot walking in public areas, and changing socks if your feet sweat a lot. Over-the-counter antifungal powders, sprays, or creams may help — but if your symptoms don’t improve or worsen, it’s time to see a specialist. At Eastside Podiatry, our team will recommend the most effective treatment to clear the infection and prevent it from coming back.
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Itching, redness, dry or scaly skin, and peeling are common signs. In more severe cases, blisters or cracks may develop, sometimes leading to a secondary bacterial infection.
At Eastside Podiatry, diagnosis usually starts with a physical exam. In some cases, we may take a small skin scraping to confirm the fungal infection under a microscope.
Yes, recurrence is possible if preventive measures aren’t followed. Maintaining good foot hygiene is key to long-term relief.