Athlete’s Foot Treatment in Randburg
Tinea pedis, the fungus that causes Athlete’s Foot is pervasive throughout the human population and it is likely that at some point most people will become infected with the virus. A tell tale sign of an athlete’s foot infection is intense itching between one’s toes which can spread to other parts of one’s feet and hands through scratching the affected area.
How Athlete’s Foot Is Spread?
The condition is common among athletes – hence the name – because the fungus seems to prefer warm humid environments such as communal showers, indoor swimming pool environments, club houses or school ablution facilities etc.
An infected person could also contaminate surfaces such as tables and chairs, door knobs, hand rails, floors, and shared towels. The condition is also transmissible directly between people, one of whom may have the condition.
People prone to damp or sweaty feet, or who wear tight fitting socks and shoes seem to be suceptable to developing the condition.
The following symptoms are common with Athletes foot:
- Itching sensation starting between the toes
- Itching that worsens with bare feet
- Itchy blisters on your feet
- Scaly red rash
- Cracking, flaking and peeling of the skin especially between one’s toes.
Although preventative measures are key to preventing and controlling Athlete’s Foot, at Dr. Yaseera Hajee Podiatry, we are able to prescribe powerful anti-fungal creams as well as oral medication which are more effective in clearing up the infection.
Be aware however that often there is a re-occurrence of the condition, and it can sometimes take weeks or months for the infection to clear up completely.