Athlete's Foot Directory
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection caused by fungi that live in warm, moist areas like showers, gyms, and near pools. You can prevent athlete's foot by wearing socks or shoes instead of going barefoot and keeping your feet clean and dry. If you do get athlete's foot, over-the-counter antifungal creams usually cure it. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how athlete's foot is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Athlete's Foot Treatment
Athlete's foot is a superficial skin infection of the foot caused by a moldlike fungus.
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Treating Athlete's Foot
The experts at WebMD tell you how to treat athlete's foot and prevent this stubborn condition from coming back.
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What Are the Symptoms of Athlete's Foot?
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of athlete's foot.
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The Basics of Athlete's Foot
WebMD gives you the lowdown on athlete's foot.
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Slideshows & Images
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Picture of Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is a rash on the skin of the foot. It is the most common fungal skin infection.
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Slideshow: Embarrassing Male Body Problems
Belly fat, back hair, drenching sweat, and a bright red nose are among the male body problems seen in this slideshow. Pictures help explain the causes and solutions.
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Picture of Fungal Nail Infection
Photograph of a fungal nail infection, which occurs when a fungus attacks a fingernail, a toenail, or the skin under the nail, called the nail bed.
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Slideshow: Ringworm -- A Collection of Photos
Ringworm is a common skin infection otherwise known as tinea. It is caused by a fungus. While there are multiple forms of ringworm, the most common affect the skin on the body (tinea corporis), the scalp (tinea capitis), the feet (tinea pedis, or athlete's foot), or the groin (tinea cruris, or jock itch).