skin disorders
Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)
Symptoms of Athlete's Foot
The fungus can cause mild scaling with or without redness and itching. The scaling may involve a small area (particularly between the toes) or the entire sole of the foot. Sometimes scaling is severe, with breakdown and painful cracking (fissuring) of the skin. Fluid-filled blisters can also form. Over time, the skin on the soles may thicken. Because the fungus may cause the skin to crack, tinea pedis can lead to Overview of Bacterial Skin Infections , especially in older adults and in people with inadequate blood flow to the feet. 