What
is Athlete’s foot?
Also known as tinea
pedis, this is where the feet are affected. The inflammation can be
severe and a secondary infection may develop.
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How is it
spread?
It is spread in swimming
baths, saunas and showers.
What
are the symptoms?
The main areas affected are
between the toes and soles of the feet. There is redness, scaling, weeping
and occasional blistering. It may spread to the hands, groin (tinea cruris)
and perianal area.
