Interdigital, aka toe-web infection, is one of the most common infections. This usually occurs between the two smallest toes and can cause itching, scaling and burning infection spreading to the sole of the foot.
A moccasin infection typically begins with itching, dry and scaly skin, and minor irritations. As this infection develops, skin may thicken and crack and may involve the entire sole of the foot, extending to the sides of the foot.
The least common, vesicular infection, usually begins with a sudden outbreak of fluid-filled blisters under the skin. Though it most often occurs on the bottom of the foot, it can appear of top of the foot, or between the toes or on the heel.
Treatment for Athlete’s Foot
The most important thing is to keep your feet clean and dry. Wear cotton socks as they wick moisture away from the skin and dries easily. There are medicated powders with miconazole that help keep feet dry. Use these lotions or powders for four weeks or until a week after the skin symptoms disappear.
If you also have a toe infection, it must be remembered that it is important to treat all affected areas at the same time. If not, reinfections may flare up.
Complications of athlete’s foot fungus
Complications of this fungus is that it is very contagious. It has been known to spread from the feet, to toe nails, hands, fingernails and any other body area. There’s also fungal nail infection, groin fungus, skin fungus and plantar warts.
People with HIV or AIDS, diabetes, cancer or other immune system problems are more prone to infections, fungus included. Fungal infection in people with diabetes may lead to dangerous foot ulcerations. People with diabetes, those who had veins removed for bypass surgery, those with chronic leg swelling or the elderly or others with impaired immune systems are also at risk for complications because of the athlete’s foot fungus.