What Is Athlete’s Foot? Athlete’s foot is a condition that affects around 15 to 20 percent of the population. It is caused by a fungal infection. Scaling of the skin, itchiness and blisters are some of the symptoms of athlete’s foot. This condition can be both emotionally and physically-damaging. The good news is that there …

Tinea pedis is a fungal infection that occurs on the feet. It typically causes red, cracked and itchy skin between the toes that may or may not include the sole of the foot. More commonly known as athlete’s foot, its medical name refers to infection of skin by a fungus, tinea and pedis, meaning foot. …