Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of
the foot and is also referred to as ringworm, this is a clinical condition and
the medical term is tinea pedis. It is a common, contagious skin infection and occurs
when a fungus grows (usually) between the toes but it can infect the soles of
the feet. A toenail fungus infection is called Onychomycosis, or ringworm of the
nail.
Athlete foot
infections are not limited to athletes!
You are susceptible
to an athlete’s foot infection when you come into direct contact with
contaminated surfaces, have continually wet feet or injure your nail. Athlete’s
foot spreads rapidly in communally used areas such as showers and swimming
pools. It can also be passed on by other people who have the infection, so
don’t share their towels, shoes, socks or anything else.