how do i know if i have athletes foot?

Question

Are there any home remedies for athletes foot?

Answer 1

Fungus: An md can do an exam to determine.

Answer 2

2 Types of athlete's: There are 2 more usual presentations for athletes's foot. Acute appearance is usually several small blisters that have a clear or slightly yellow fluid. Sometimes breaks in the skin are seen. Chronic athlete foot is usually seen as dry, scaling whitish skin.

Answer 3

It may stay around : Untreated athlete's foot sometimes gets better, but more often it persists- stays there for a vary long time and can get worse.

Answer 4

It could : Spread, it could cause toenail fungus, it could potentially enter thru cracks in your skin and cause a cellulitis.... Why not treat it?

Answer 5

Many options for you: Athlete's foot is caused by a fungal infection on the feet and/or toes. This can easily be treated by family physicians, internists, dermatologists, or podiatrists.

Answer 6

Either: Either doctorcan treat it as can a dermatologist.

Answer 7

Either: One.

Answer 8

Both can do the job.: There are many types and causes of skin rashes. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin. Insect bites can also be the cause of a rash on the skin. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Answer 9

Other infections: Athletes foot, a fungal infection, can cause cracks and fissures in the skin, which can serve as an entry point for a bacterial skin infection leading to cellulitis. Additionally, the fungal infection from athletes foot can also lead to a fungal infection of the toenails.

Answer 10

Rarely, but yes.: Athlete's foot can cause blistering or cracks in the skin. If these open wounds become infected that could lead to a more serious problem.

Answer 11

Possibly: Depending on the hygiene of the salon and if someone before you had it!

Answer 12

Possibly: If the instruments they use aren't properly cleaned between customers, it is absolutely possible that they could spread fungus from person to person.

Answer 13

Yes: But only if you don't look for it.

Answer 14

Yes: You can have a mild case of athlete's foot which does not itch or cause blistering. There may be dryness or peeling.

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