Conditions
Athlete's Foot
You might think that slouching on the sofa with a bag of pork scratchings, abstaining from all athletic pursuits, would render you immune from this fungal infection of the foot. However, this condition is not simply the preserve of the sportsperson, as it’s estimated that it athlete’s foot is present in between 15% – 20% of UK adult population. The infection is caused by a number of fungal species which you can typically pick up from communal areas such as pools, showers and changing rooms, or anywhere where you may walk around barefooted. Athlete’s foot can lead to intense itching, cracked, blistered or peeling areas of skin, redness and scaling. However, sprays, creams and anti-fungal powders can be used to treat the condition.
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i have had athletes foot since i was about 4 or 5, im 22 now, when i was younger it was really bad so itchy i would scratch and rip the skin off till my feet bled. i have had ointments, creams and powders to treat it in the past now it just comes and goes, no where near as bad as it was but i still get it quite bad on my heels and toes and sometimes quite painfully itchy
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I have a problem with the soles of my feet, they sweat quite alot leaving white patches that have holes in them. Ive been to my gp and was told it was athletes foot ive tried a number of creams but none of them have worked. Ive had this problem for over a year now and its getting worse and the smells becoming unberable. how do i cure this?
hi im a girl of 23 and av really bad smelly feet i dont think its athlets foot but my gp says it is iv no cracks or peeling and my toes are fine just little holes in d sole of both feet i am very sporty which is embarssing taking my shoes and socks off in the changing room
Im not sure if what i have is athletes foot … my feet aren't itchy, there's no cracked skin or anything but they do give off a terrible odour, even my family and friends cant stand it. i also tend to get alot of hard skin which i constantly battle with, tiring routines of cream and filing haven't helped. i've always kept my feet very clean like the rest of my body and i dont really know what else to do? i would feel a little stupid going to the doctor and saying i have smelly feet … but the smell really is quite unpleasent! :(
my partner's feet are really bad the soles of his feet are white with what looks like holes in his skin like craters his fett hurt and smell really bad he went to his gp who said it was athletes foot he has had creams, powders and sprays but nothing has worked his feet dont itch or peal and its not affected between his toes and it hasn't spred to anyone else he has had this problem for over a year now and doesn't think it is athelets foot anymore
Hi, I think i also have some form of athletes foot. I have 2 large cracks under my big toe, very dry , flaky skin either side of my foot. and on warm day small pimples pinky red in colour, which when they burst leak a water. when i scratch my foot it gets more and more itchy. please help i have used a/foot sprays and creams no help.
Hi im 33 and have had athletes foot since the age of around 13. I have been to see different Drs and have tried loads of different treatments including creams,solutions and even tablets and nothing has worked
I have really bad sweeaty feet and i have tried all the products in the chemist in the shop.I am using LAMISIL at the moment i was wondering if this will work or do anything. thank you
hi, i have this really bad problem with my feet.i think i have athletes foot it's really itchy and sore i have a lot of red little spots on my feet, and if i go any where bare footed in the house my feet just smell it's even smells if i put socks. but the athletes feet is on only on 1 foot i would apreciate some advise thank you ..xx
got iching sore inbetween my toes the skin grows and become painful until i somtyms look for a blade to cut the excessive skin off and is ok for a month or so and then grows back what can i do? i have applied athletic cream on it and doesnt work.
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