Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Itchy skin, cracked heels, red feet...athlete's foot is more than just unsightly, it can be downright painful! When most folks ...

Athlete’s foot, a prevalent ailment, extends beyond its apparent discomfort and unpleasant odors, offering insights into the broader realm of fungal infections. Despite its seemingly benign nature, ...

Despite the name, athlete’s foot can affect anyone — and if you’ve got it, you’ll no doubt want to relieve your irritated feet ASAP. The best treatments for athlete’s foot contain antifungal and ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Treatments like baking soda may slow the growth of certain fungi, but more research is needed.You can help prevent athlete's foot by keeping your feet clean ...

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Q: I have read your caution not to use a dilute bleach solution to treat athlete’s foot. My podiatrist recommended a bleach bath for my athlete’s foot, and my dermatologist agreed. Why are you opposed ...

Q. I had athlete’s foot for 30 years. Nothing helped until I finally started using Vicks VapoRub on my feet after showering and drying them. This ointment also works on itchy skin. A. Vicks VapoRub ...

A persistent case of athlete’s foot can derail your life in ways both big and small. Along with being challenging to treat, it’s uncomfortable at best and painfully itchy or burning at worst. While a ...

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What Is a Fungal Infection? A fungal infection, also called mycosis, is a skin disease caused by a fungus. There are millions of species of fungi. They live in the dirt, on plants, on household ...