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We encourage you to contact us whenever you have an interest or concern about podiatry, such as diabetic foot care, extracorporeal pulse activation treatment, or heel pain in Hackettstown.

Please call us at (908) 852-0229

What To Know About Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a very common infection from a fungus. Foot Care Associates, P.C. your Hackettstown, NJ, podiatrists are here to help care for your Athlete's foot!

Athlete's foot is an infection of the skin and feet, and most commonly affects the skin between the toes. You can get Athlete's foot from the fungus that grows in damp areas. Places like gyms, pools, showers, and locker rooms. The fungus typically attacks the feet because it can grow and thrive in a moist, warm, and dark environment like the inside of a shoe. Infections are even more common in warm weather where feet sweat and create that perfect environment for fungus to grow.

Common symptoms of an Athlete's foot are an itchy or burning sensation and dry, scaly skin on the soles and between the toes. In advanced cases, cracks or blisters can form. An infection can also spread to the toenails. Having good foot hygiene is the best way to prevent an infection. Come see our foot doctors at Foot Care Associates, P.C. in Hackettstown if you think you have Athlete's foot.

To prevent Athlete's foot:

  • Keep nails clipped short (untrimmed nails can harbor bacteria and spread infection)
  • Keep feet clean, dry, and cool
  • Wear shoes or sandals in public spaces

Washing your feet every day with soap and water and then keeping them dry is your best defense against Athlete's foot. If you do get Athlete's foot, remember it is common and usually easily manageable. With an active infection, it is best to:

  • Wash feet every day and thoroughly dry between the toes
  • Keep feet cool and dry
  • Change socks if your feet sweat
  • Wear sandals or shoes that keep your feet cool
  • Use over-the-counter antifungal medications

Antifungal medications come in the form of sprays and powders and can help Athlete's foot, but the infection often returns. You may need prescription medication from a podiatrist for an infection. If you're concerned about Athlete's foot, contact Foot Care Associates, P.C. in Hackettstown, NJ, at (908) 852-0229.

CONTACT US

We encourage you to contact us whenever you have an interest or concern about podiatry, such as diabetic foot care, extracorporeal pulse activation treatment, or heel pain in Hackettstown.

Please call us at (908) 852-0229

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