| Athlete's Foot, tinea pedis, is a very common fungal skin infection of the feet.
The symptoms include itching, burning, redness, flaky skin and small fluid filled
blisters. The condition can be treated using anti-fungal medication. If left
untreated, athlete's foot can progress to a bacterial infection. The help prevent
the infection always wear clean, dry, shoes and socks. Alternate pairs of shoes
to allow each pair of shoes to dry.
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