Is athletes foot a fungal infection?

Yes: Athletes foot is a superficial skin infection usually caused by trichophyton genus fungal organisms. It can be treated with over-the-counter or prescription antifungal topicals but has a high recurrence rate.

Yes: Athletes foot is a fungal infection , anyone can get it but its more common in people who sweat more. Usually occurs between toes where rash develops which is itchy, skin cracks and its very painful. It can be treated with anti fungal powders or cream. Keeping toes dry helps too.