How do 1 end up with athlete's foot? thanks!

It's a fungus: Athlete's foot describes a fungal infection to the foot. Fungus is everywhere and your skin is the main barrier against it. If you have an area of the skin that breaks down either because it is too dry or too wet, it allows the fungus to infect the skin. In addition to keep your feet dry, keep them moisturized daily to keep the skin supple. Also disinfect your shoes.

See below: Excessive foot perspiration, excessive showering(several times daily) or exposure to water/moisture, dampness.Not letting feet air out adequately.

To start with...: The fungus that causes athlete's foot lives on out feet anyway and can invade normal tissue! you could get it anywhere! the best otc medication (in my opinion) is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. Dilute vinegar soaks are good as well. Dry the inside of your shoes by placing them up-side down over an air return vent at home overnight. If this doesn't make things better in a couple days, see a podiatrist.

Fungus: Pathogens that cause human illness typically fall into three categories: bacterial, viral or fungal. A fungus infection is an illness that results from a fungal pathogen.