Also referred to as tinea pedis, athlete's foot is a fungal infection that's associated with symptoms like itching, burning, and peeling skin, typically in between your toes and the soles of your feet. While athlete's foot is not a serious condition it can be very difficult to treat without the help of your podiatrist, so if you would like to learn more you can reach out to Dr. Gregory Cardinal with Podiatrist in Motion provides comprehensive podiatry services in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas including Washington, DC, and Maryland.

Symptoms

Itching, burning, and peeling skin is among the most common symptoms of athlete's foot, it can also result in blisters, raw skin, and toenails that are discolored, thick, and pull away from the nailbed.

The condition is caused by exposure to the tinea fungus, which then grows on your foot. It can transmit by direct contact with an infected person or with surfaces that are contaminated. Moist warm environments are the most likely places that may be host to the fungus, such as locker room floors, showers, and around the sides of pools.

Athlete's Foot Treatment

Good hygiene is an important first step toward treating athlete's foot, such as washing your feet regularly and drying them, as well as replacing your socks and your shoes often to deny the fungus its ideal environment.

But these changes are necessary, it can be difficult to completely get rid of athlete's foot on your own, but your podiatrist can help. They can prescribe antifungal medication as well as provide personalized treatment for any issues brought on by the condition.

You can dial 703-879-5155 if you're seeking relief from athlete's foot symptoms to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cardinal of Podiatrist in Motion, providing house calls in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas including Washington, DC, and Maryland.