Who Is Affected by Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is the most common type
of
fungal infection. At any time, about 1 out of 10
people has a case of athlete's foot.1 Athlete's foot
is:
- Common in men and uncommon in
women.
- Found more often among people sharing baths, showers, or
swimming pools.
- Uncommon in children. (In children, it may resemble
eczema, another skin condition that causes reddening
and scaling of the skin.)
Citations
- Verma S, Heffernan MP (2008). Superficial fungal
infection: Dermatophytosis, onychomycosis, tinea nigra, piedra. In K Wolff et
al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th ed., vol 2, pp. 1807–1821. New York: McGraw
Hill.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology |
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| Last Revised | August 10, 2010 |
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Last Revised:
August 10, 2010
Verma S, Heffernan MP (2008). Superficial fungal
infection: Dermatophytosis, onychomycosis, tinea nigra, piedra. In K Wolff et
al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th ed., vol 2, pp. 1807–1821. New York: McGraw
Hill.
