Athlete's Foot

Information - General Information

General Information

  • Athlete's Foot is an infection caused by a fungus that grows best on the warm, damp skin of the foot and toes. It is also referred to as "Tinea Pedis."
  • It is a common malady, with up to 70% of the adult population having it at some point in their lives.
  • There are both topical and oral medications that work well in treating this infection. Most healthy individuals will be able to treat Athlete's Foot effectively using a topical agent.

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