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Athlete’s foot
Athlete’s foot is a skin infection caused by a microscopic fungus that grows on the skin between the toes and under them.
The skin becomes red and scaly, in addition to sweat or water cause the top layer of the same becomes white and fluffy.
This condition occurs in warm, wet conditions, so closed-toe shoes are a great incubator for these organisms.
Because the fungus responsible for the condition may live long in the skin remains detached, it is easy for infection to occur in places frequented by people who walk barefoot, gymnasiums and public baths, for example, is also transmitted by contact with someone infected clothing.
In addition, lack of hygiene in the feet can become susceptible to an individual to suffer from this problem. In a warm and moist skin for long periods are optimal fungi to invade the dead outer layer and begin to grow freely, causing a painful stinging or burning sensation in the affected areas, besides the characteristic odor.
If it is a mild infection, antifungal drugs are freely available to help. To achieve lasting therapeutic results need to continue treatment with the chosen product either powder, cream or solution.