Have you noticed that the skin between your toes and around the ball of your foot is red, raw, swollen, or inflamed? You probably have athlete's foot, a fungal infection that usually spreads and gets worse over time. Athlete's foot is contagious, too; walking barefoot in shared spaces like a locker room, pool deck, or even your home's bathroom may infect others. With the help of the dedicated podiatrists at Dynamic Foot and Ankle Center, you don't have to live with the pain, peeling, and infection for long. We provide effective athlete's foot care to stop its spread and return your feet to the smooth, healthy state they were before. The quicker you contact our offices, the quicker we can begin treatment so your feet feel and look much better.
Athletes Foot Symptoms And Treatments
Despite the name, athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, can affect anyone. It's a fungal infection that often develops through the pronged wearing of tight, sweaty shoes. That environment creates perfect conditions for the fungal infection to thrive and spread. As the condition worsens, you may see symptoms like a scaly rash or dry, flaking skin, blisters, swelling, and a persistent itch between the toes. Left untreated, the skin becomes raw and sensitive to the touch, making wearing shoes and walking incredibly painful.
This infection spreads. It usually starts in between the toes, but if you continue to wear tight shoes that don't allow sweat to evaporate, the infection can spread to your feet and even your lower legs. If you scratch it or pick at it, athlete's foot can spread to your fingers and hands, too.
Athlete's foot can be contracted any place that fungi thrive. Because it's a viral/ fungal infection, it spreads rapidly to others who come into contact with the affected areas on your body or who have walked barefoot where you recently walked. Wearing flip flops or shower shoes in the locker room, at the pool, and in similar environments can prevent you from picking it up, but once you have athlete's foot, professional treatment is the most effective way to rid yourself of the disease and preserve the skin and dermis of your feet.
Our podiatrists know that athlete's foot can be stubborn to treat, especially for patients with a history of athlete's foot, who have open, oozing sores, or whose infection has spread along the foot or to their hands. We perform a complete clinical exam to confirm the type of fungal infection so we can prescribe the proper antifungal medications. We may also apply steroidal topical agents or bacterial ointments. And our podiatry team provides comprehensive aftercare, including specialized foot powders and recommendations for your shoes and foot care to prevent the fungal infection from coming back.
When You Need Help With Athlete's Foot, Experience Matters
You don't have to live with the pain and persistent itch of athlete's foot. With the care of our expert podiatrists, you can solve the problem once and for all. At Dynamic Foot and Ankle Center, we combine traditional treatments for tinea pedis with industry-leading innovations and new medications to ensure you get the best possible care. With decades of combined experience, we provide the expert, experienced care you deserve:
- Hundreds of positive reviews and testimonials from happy patients
- Dr. Falco works with athletes of all levels: All-State, State Champions, Division 1, II, and III Athletes, All-Americans, and Olympians, using state-of-the-art technology to manage their pain and mobility
- We work with your healthcare treatment team for a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Take the first step to curing athlete's foot with a call to our offices. We'll set up a personalized appointment with one of our expert podiatrists.
