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ATHLETE’S FOOT
ATHLETE’S FOOT / FOOT FUNGUS
Athlete’s foot, medically known as Tinea Pedis is a common fungal infection to the bottom of the foot or between the toes (Interdigital Tinea Pedis). Trichophytom is the most common type of fungus that causes athlete’s foot. Despite its name, athlete’s foot can affect anyone who comes in contact with the organism. Fungal infection can occur almost in part of the body but in particular areas where stay moist and warm can become vulnerable to fungal infection.
Foot fungus that causes athlete’s foot can be found in many locations, especially in gym floors, locker rooms, swimming pools, nail salons, airport security lines, inside shoes and bath / shower tubs. Walking barefoot in areas where someone with infection had previously walked will increase your chance infection. Individuals with decreased immune system are more vulnerable to athlete’s foot. Rarely, athlete’s foot can cause blisters called (bullous tinea pedis or vesicular tinea pedis). Athlete’s foot is contagious and if not treated, it can lead to more serious bacterial infection of the skin (cellulitis or erythrasma), especially in elderly, individuals with diabetes and in individuals with impaired function of the immune system (immunosuppressed)
Types of athletes foot:
- Interdigital tinea pedis (between toes)
- (Moccasin tinea pedis) infection to the sole of the foot
- (Bullous type) blistering / inflammatory tinea pedis
Symptoms of Athletes foot:
- Dry skin to the bottom of the foot
- Skin cracking and peeling off
- Moisture (skin maceration) in between the toe
- Itching to the bottom of the foot or between the toes
- Blistering to the bottom / side of the foot
- Foul smell from the foot
Conservative Treatments of Athletes foot / Foot Fungus Treatment :
- Apply anti-fungal medication / cream to the bottom of the foot
- Use anti-fungal powder for Interdigital tinea pedis to keep the area dry
- Spray inside your shoes with antifungal spray / powder
- Wear sandals / do not walk barefoot in public area
- Change you socks to synthetic material socks. They wick moisture away from your skin and keep your feet dry
- Change your socks daily
Other Treatment Options:
- In severe cases, you may have to go on oral anti-fungal medication.
At Valley Foot and Ankle Center, we offer advanced diagnosis and treatment for Foot Fungus Tarzana, CA. Schedule an appointment today with the best podiatrist, DPM Dr. Jones Hormozi. For convenience, we serve at one other location Lancaster, CA. If you are looking for Foot Fungus treatment in Lancaster, CA, or Foot Fungus treatment in Palmdale, CA. Call us at 818-981-1900.
We encourage you to consult with a foot and ankle specialist for a complete assessment of your condition.
Dr. Jones Hormozi at Valley Foot & Ankle Center (VFAC) utilizes state-of-the-art technology, minimally invasive procedures, and advanced techniques to prevent and treat all conditions of the foot and ankle. This allows most patients to walk immediately after most procedures, and they are able to rapidly return to high levels of functioning with excellent outcomes. Call Valley Foot and Ankle Center at 818-981-1900 If you are looking for Foot Fungus treatment in Woodland Hills, CA.
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Dr. Jones Hormozi is a Board Certified Podiatrist in Los Angeles. Dr. Hormozi is known for treating sports injuries in patients of all ages. He has treated and operated on professional athletes, semi professional athletes, college athletes and high school athletes. Dr. Hormozi is also Clinical Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Western University of Health Sciences.
