Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s foot)

Initial symptoms include intense itching follows by rash, burning sensation, and even blisters. On mild cases, often it can be mistaken as dry skin or Eczema.

Tinea pedis or also commonly known as Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that typically starts in between toes and then spreads to other areas around the foot.

You would be at higher risk of getting Tinea Pedis if you have underlying medical conditions (such as diabetes / if you have poor peripheral circulation) or if you are on prolonged use of immune suppressive medications such as corticosteroids. Other risk factors include frequent wearing of occlusive (fully enclosed) footwear for long periods of time, or simply if you tend to walk barefoot in public areas (e.g. swimming pools, public baths, clothes change rooms, lockers, saunas, etc) where the surface are potentially contaminated.