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Athlete's foot, known medically as tinea pedis, is a common skin infection of the feet caused by a fungus. [2] Signs and symptoms often include itching, scaling, cracking and redness. [3] In rare cases the skin may blister. [6] Athlete's foot fungus may infect any part of the foot, but most often grows between the toes. [3]
NCAA athlete injury rates are higher in men's ice hockey, basketball, and lacrosse. [45] NCAA athlete injury rates were significantly higher in women's cross country than men's cross country. [46] The NCAA injury rates are roughly the same for soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, and both indoor and outdoor track and field, regardless of gender ...
Most minor cases of foot pain can be responded to by home care treatments. However, when severe pain is present, medical attention is required as it is a disabling condition. If foot pain is not treated in time, it can lead to long-term disability and continuing damage to the foot. [2]
Podiatrists explain what athlete’s foot is, how people get athlete’s foot and how to prevent it. They also share over-the-counter treatments for athlete’s foot that can help get rid of it.
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Eumycetoma, also known as Madura foot, [1] [6] is a persistent fungal infection of the skin and the tissues just under the skin, affecting most commonly the feet, ...
The "athlete" in the term "athlete's foot" was coined by WF Young (manufacturers of Absorbine liniments) in the 1930s for an advertising campaign. There's a mention of it on their history page at www.absorbine.com Student Driver 01:40, 14 September 2006 (UTC) [ reply ]
There's a reason we call dogs 'man's best friend.' But for athletes, that's especially true.