Do Athletes Only Get Athlete’s Foot?

No, anyone can get athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is also called tinea pedis and is a common fungal infection. It occurs between your toes and on other parts of the foot. Common symptoms include itching, stinging and burning on your toes or soles of the affected areas. You may also notice cracking or peeling skin on the foot.

Athlete’s foot can be passed on from one person to another, or through surfaces, towels, floors and shoes. It grows in warm and moist areas such as tight shoes, damp socks and humid conditions such as in locker rooms.

Athlete’s foot may not go away on its own! Make sure you schedule an appointment with Dr. Marco Vargas. He has experience in dealing with athlete’s foot and can come up with a treatment plan that is right for you. If you are tired of the burning and itching, get effective treatment from our office.

This information is not meant as medical advice. It is provided solely for education. Our practice would be pleased to discuss your unique circumstances and needs as they relate to these topics.

The Foot Pros at Foot & Ankle Associates treat all medical and surgical foot pain and ankle pain conditions, including ingrown toenails. Licensed Sugar Land, TX Foot Doctor, Dr. Marco Vargas can help bring you foot pain and ankle pain relief.

Our Sugar Land, Texas (TX) podiatry office offer the most effective and state-of-the-art, quality podiatry care services with a smile to patients in our local community, including Sugar Land, Texas (TX) and Houston, Texas (TX).

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