
Don't be fooled by the name, if left untreated Athlete's Foot can spread to other areas of the body. Read through this handy information and learn how to prevent this foot condition and stop it in its tracks.
We'd love to tell you it's a condition that targets the sporting elite, but Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis) is an infection of the skin caused by fungi like Trichophyton rubrum. It typically affects the feet and is usually transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot. If you've got it, you may experience scaling, flaking and itching around affected areas. Although it's mainly a condition of the feet, the fungi causing Athlete's Foot can spread to other areas of the body including the groin and toenails. So it's good to know that treating it is as easy as popping down to your local pharmacy or supermarket.