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Athletes Foot FAQs

What is Athlete's Foot?
Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. It is in the same family as jock itch.

What are the signs of Athlete's foot?
The most common symptom is cracked, flaking, peeling skin. The affected area is usually red and itchy. You may feel burning and stinging, and there may be blisters, oozing, or crusting in some areas. Occasionally, people will also have these symptoms on their heels, palms, and between their fingers.

Will Athlete's foot affect my toenails?
Yes, athlete's foot can spread into your nail bed. This will cause your nail to become discolored, thick, and start to deteriorate.

Is Athlete's foot contagious?
YES! You can spread it to other areas of your body. You can also spread the fungus to others through direct contact or contact with items such as shoes, stockings, and shower or pool surfaces. You can even get it from your pets.

How did I get Athlete's foot?
There are many ways to contract athlete's foot. Some of the most common are through bare feet on shower and bathroom floors, bath mats, pool areas, locker rooms, damp towels, and infected socks and shoes.