The fungus is very contagious. We shed skin all the time which usually ends up on the floor. If someone walks on the dead skin, they could be infected with the fungus.

You can help prevent athlete's foot by keeping your feet - and your bath or shower area - clean and dry. Avoid walking barefoot in community areas. Always wear clean socks and don't wear the same shoes two days in a row, they need time to dry out. See similar questions...

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that is very common on shower and lockerroom floors. The best way to avoid it is by drying your feet completely before putting on socks and shoes. Be especially careful to dry between the toes. Several over-the-counter treatments are available, including powders to keep the feet dry. Choose footwear that "breathes" and allow shoes to air out a day between wearings if possible. Choose socks that wick moisture away from the feet. See similar questions...

Athlete's foot is a term that refers to a fungal infection of the skin. This is another condition acquired by the skin contacting a surface where fungus or yeast is present. A contagious condition -- it can appear as irritated, red, peeling patches of skin that are itchy or burning, often with a foul odor. Good foot hygiene plus protecting feet from contact surfaces that is the best way to prevent Athlete's foot. Treatment is by prescribed medication. See similar questions...

Athlete's foot can be treated locally with antifungal creams, sprays, liquids and powders that are available from pharmacists without a prescription. Imidazole antifungals are most effective and include clotrimazole (eg Canesten AF) and miconazole (eg Daktarin). Other antifungals include zinc undecenoate (Mycota), terbinafine (Lamisil AT) and tolnaftate (Mycil). See similar questions...

Athlete's Foot is a fungal infection that usually affects the foot between toes or on the sole. It can cause cracking, burning, itching, redness or scaling (dry peeling skin). See similar questions...

Heal Athlete's Foot will completely eliminate the condition. However, the fungus reproduces itself by spores which are kept in ideal conditions. Dead skin is constantly being shed and some of that dead skin will be present in the socks you have worn and washing does not get rid of them. It is advisable to get rid of your socks. We also suggest that you wrap your shoes in a plastic bag and place them in the refrigerator for 12 hours. See similar questions...

Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a condition caused by a contagious foot fungus that most often affects skin between the toes or on the bottoms of the feet. Symptoms such as itching, burning, red, dry, cracked, blistered and oozing skin are signs of athlete's foot. If you're prone to athlete's foot, wash and dry feet thoroughly on a daily basis and apply a foot spray such as Dr. Scholl's? Foot Spray Powder to absorb perspiration. See similar questions...

A: Ichthyosis is definitely not contagious. It is not caused by a bacteria, virus, or germs, and thus it cannot be passed from one person to another. See similar questions...

Athlete's foot is a generic term for fungal infections of the foot. Fungi and yeasts thrive outside the body in warm, moist conditions such as showers or changing room floors. Like verrucae (warts), fungus infections are highly contagious and can present symptoms such as irritated patches of skin between the toes and other areas of the foot, which crack, itch, and peel. These may appear soggy and smell unpleasant, hence the reference to the foot of an athlete. See similar questions...

Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that grows on or in the top layer of skin. Fungi (plural of fungus) grow best in warm, wet places, such as the area between the toes. Athlete's foot spreads easily. You can get it by touching the toes or feet of a person who has it. But most often, people get it by walking barefoot near swimming pools or in locker rooms. The fungi then grow in your shoes, especially if your shoes are so tight that air cannot move around your feet. See similar questions...

Most of the time, a doctor can tell that you have athlete's foot by looking at your feet. He or she will also ask about your symptoms and any past fungal infections you may have had. If your athlete's foot looks unusual, or if treatment did not help you before, your doctor may take a skin or nail sample to test for fungi. Not all skin problems on the foot are athlete's foot. If you think you have athlete's foot but have never had it before, it's a good idea to have your doctor look at it. See similar questions...

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Yes. Athlete's foot is a condition caused by a contagious foot fungus which is commonly contracted by walking barefoot on floors where the fungus is present. In addition to shower floors, locker rooms and pools are high-risk areas. See similar questions...

A : Athlete's foot is a common, contagious fungus infection of the skin, which usually occurs on the feet, especially the soles and skin between the toes. It is not only confined to the athletes but may affects anyone in any age group. See similar questions...

MY Chan, B. Pharm., is a practising community pharmacist at Constant Pharmacy. She can be reached at munyee@constant.com.my A : You should discuss whether it is right for you with your doctor and your pharmacist can provide important information. Family planning pills or Oral Contraceptives are not for every women. It you have any of the following conditions, the pill might not be right for you: See similar questions...

About 5 percent of the US population has foot infections, including athlete's foot, other fungal infections, and warts each year. See similar questions...