Why is athletes' foot, called 'athletes foot' when anyone can get it?

Answer 1

I think it stems from the days when it was only athletes who wore training shoes. which is a major influence in developing the condition..
Hence the name which has stuck..


it's a bit like Tennis elbow ,or Housemaids knee

Answer 2

Athletes foot is most common in athletes because the heightened level of physical activity causes increased perspiration of the feet. The increased moisture level in the shoes creates an ideal environment for fungus to grow.

Answer 3

I used to have a difficulty with athletes foot, this would not sound much like it. Athletes Foot can itch very badly. and that's continually in between ft. in case you ever did have althete's foto purely answer your question use a twig and then a powder each and every night in the previous mattress. and located on socks...

Answer 4

Because Anyone's Foot would be confusing, and athletes get it more.

Answer 5

because people get athletes foot because of sweat and dirty water left on your foot for a long time. More often than not, athletes get it because of the amount they sweat.

Answer 6

because athletes get it more often since there running and sweating in there shoes
its just asking for fungi which is what athletes foot it

Answer 7

it is a fungas that is transferable in public showers such as the group showers after phys ed classes , also public showers at swimming pools etc , with todays treated water no longer a issue . sure as the heck was a hard spot to scratch , very annoying and the cream in the 50s pure stench . had to throw socks out . definate problems standing near somebody . thank god for progress . just writing about makes me want to scratch . always liked toe fungas as a name , mushroom cap , atheletes foot medical proffesion no sense of humor .

Answer 8

Might be because trainers or sneakers if you prefer used to be made from synthetic materials that wouldn't allow moisture to leave the shoe allowing the foot to breathe, and the warm, moist area between the toes became infected with the fungus.

Answer 9

Two reasons: Sweaty feet are most likely to grow the "athelete's foot" fungus. Also, it can be spread from person to person in certain environments, particularly in those where people are sharing showers, like in a locker room.

Answer 10

Because athletes get it more than the rest of us.