Tinea Pedis, also known as Athletes’ Foot will afflict up to 70% of people at some time in their lives. Tinea often causes a red or pink discolouration of the skin and is usually found between the toes.
As with fungal nails, tinea pedis is a fungal infection but of the skin. The infection that causes tinea pedis may be found on floors, carpets and in communal showers. Fungal infections spread from person to person from contact with these items. Fungal infections thrive in moist warm environments like that found between toes in shoes.
Symptoms
Skin affected by tinea often flakes, splits or peels and is generally itchy with a burning sensation.
Treatment
First of all, try to isolate the affected area from any environments that are warm and moist. It is helpful to air your feet regularly, keeping them clean and dry. Footwear that is breathable will help. Our podiatrists Melbourne can recommend a number of effective regimes that will help remove this annoying infection and teach you how to protect you against its return.
Melbourne Podiatrist offers quality treatment for common skin conditions for residents in Brunswick, Sandringham, Bentleigh, Hampton, Essendon, Coburg & Mentone. If you would like more information, please call our Brunswick Foot Clinic on (03) 9387 8555 or Sandringham Foot Clinic (03) 9555 6555 or click below to book online.
