Athlete's foot signs and symptoms are a scaly red rash which usually starts between the toes and can cause flaking which generally causes itching, stinging, and pain, caused by cracks in the skin. It has a bad smell.

• Interdigital. It normally starts between the fourth and fifth toes and from there it expands to the sole and heel.
• Mocasin. It begins on the sole of the foot and progressively extends along the edges of the foot until it reaches the instep.
• Dishidrotic. It produces small blisters that are grouped on the plantar arch and on the edges of the foot.

The athlete's foot is very contagious and find a perfect habitat in humid and warm environments. The feet are particularly sensitive to this type of fungi and it tends to affect men more than women of any age.

Can spread through contact with an infected person or from contact with contaminated surfaces.

Among the risk factors that negatively affect the protective function of the skin and can favor the spread of harmful germs are basic diseases such as:

• Mellitus diabetes
• Circulatory disorders
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Foot deformities
• Organ transplants
• Depressed immune system
• Excessive sweating of the feet

The following tips can help prevent athlete's foot or ease symptoms if infection is present:

• Keep your feet, especially between the fingers. Change socks daily.
• Toggle your shoes.
• Do not share your footwear.
• Wear transpirable shoes.
• Protect feet in public places. Wear sandals or water shoes in public pools, showers, and changing rooms.
• Take care of the feet. Use daily powders that help reduce sweating on the feet, if possible antifungal talc.

It is important apply the treatment at the beginning of infection with high-spectrum topic antifungal . Serious infections will require a specific drug to take orally that will require medical prescription.