What are the signs of athlete's feet ?

Question

My mother says she believes I have it. My feet do not hurt, but they have a hard scally crust on the bottom and no matter how much lotion I put on my feet, within an hour, they look the same way. I have noticed that vasaline does a pretty good job if I saturate my feet in it daily, but it is uncomfortable because I always have to have socks on or I will get it on the floor. I also like to wear sandles and I cannot wear sandles with my feet full of vasaline. I also have something hard, about the size of a small marble, under my pinky toe. I think it might be a bunion but when I went and bought that thing you stick on it to draw it up (something I got from the drugist) it did not work.

Answer 1

There are four common forms of athlete's foot. Common symptoms include persistent itching of the skin on the sole of the foot or between the toes (often the fourth and fifth toes). As the infection progresses, the skin grows soft and the center of the infection becomes inflamed and sensitive to the touch. Gradually, the edges of the infected area become milky white and the skin begins to peel. A slight watery discharge also may be present.

In ulcerative athlete's foot, the peeling skin worsens and large cracks develop in the skin, making the patient susceptible to secondary bacterial infections. The infection can be transmitted to other parts of the body by scratching, or contamination of clothing or bedding.

The third type of tinea pedis is often called "moccasin foot." In this type, a red rash spreads across the lower portion of the foot in the pattern of a moccasin. The skin in this region gradually becomes dense, white, and scaly.

The fourth form of tinea pedis is inflammatory or vesicular, in which a series of raised bumps or ridges develops under the skin on the bottom of the foot, typically in the region of the metatarsal heads. Itching is intense and less skin peeling occurs.

Only for sure cure is to go get it treated the meds at the pharmacy doctor prescribed work better they are stronger.. Over the counter sometimes works but it depends on how bad your fungus is. Pasting vasoline on your feet just feeds the fungus.. keep your feet dry i know its hard with the fungus making your feet scaly anyways.. JUST GO TO THE DOCS office..

Answer 2

What is athlete's foot?
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that causes a rash on the skin of the foot. It is the most common fungal skin infection.

There are three main types of athlete's foot. Each type affects different parts of the foot, looks different, and may be treated differently. While some people who have athlete's foot do not notice it, others develop severe symptoms.

What causes athlete's foot?
Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus. Fungi commonly grow on or in the top layer of human skin and may or may not cause infections. Fungi grow best in warm, moist areas, such as the area between the toes.

Athlete's foot is easily spread (contagious)—you can get it by touching the affected area of a person who has it. More commonly, you pick up the fungi by going barefoot in shared areas, such as swimming pools or locker rooms. The fungi then grow in the warm and moist environment of your footwear, especially if it is tight so that little air can move around your feet.

Some people are more likely to develop athlete's foot (susceptible) than others. Experts don't know why this is. Once you have had athlete's foot, you are more likely to get it again.

If you come in contact with the fungi that cause athlete's foot, you can spread the fungi to others, whether you develop the infection or not.

Answer 3

Your feet are itchy and crusty and some pain in between your toes. From your decripion, it seems like you have it. Use athelete's foot cream and if it dosen't go away or you are still worried, talk to your doctor.

Good Luck! *:-)

Answer 4

That is Athletes foot. There is lotion made specifically for that. I would get some and if that doesn't help go to your doctor.

Answer 5

It sounds like eczema to me. That is what my fiancee has anyways. Your symptoms sound identical to hers, particularly the part about the ineffectiveness of the lotion treatment.

Try doing some research on it at WebMD. =)

www.webmd.com
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/61/67471.htm

Answer 6

I've had something like that. But it was this type of wart on my foot that itched terribly. It might be that or it might be what I had.