Athlete’s foot is a disease that is caused by bacteria and fungi that are found on your feet. Bacteria and fungi usually breed in wet and damp places. Therefore, the use of wet or damp socks becomes one of the main causes of fungal infection of your feet. If it is allowed continually, then you will suffer from chronic foot fungal infections.
If it happens to you, then your daily activities will be disrupted. The disease that is also known as Tineapedis can be obtained from a dirty place. However, for those of you who often passing by on a clean area can be affected by this disease, because of the infection by several people who have been affected by this disease before. Yes, athlete’s foot can be contagious for many people.
A common symptom that is commonly seen and occurs in men who has been affected by athlete’s foot is the foot dry and itchy skin. Besides that, it is often accompanied with pain such as abrasions. At the beginning, you feel itchy at the foot only. Nevertheless, if you let it continuously over long periods, then you will suffer chronic athlete’s foot that can spread to other body parts such as palms, groin, and body. It will interfere with your daily activities. You will often feel severe itching every day.