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Rewarding for you and us Defeat Diabetes Foundation Defeat Diabetes
Foundation 150 153rd Ave, Suite 300 Madeira Beach, FL 33708 |
What is ATHLETE’S FOOT?
(NOT to be confused with Joe Namath’s KNEE, or Peyton Manning’s NECK)
Athlete’s foot, Tinea Pedis, Ringworm, and Fungal Infection are all synonymous. Athlete’s Foot is the most common type of ringworm infection. It is a penalty of civilization and the wearing of shoes. It is uncommon in primitive races accustomed to going barefooted. Ringworm of the feet is exceedingly rare in little children, and any inflammatory eruption of the feet in a child, is almost always due to some other cause. Poor hygienic conditions of the feet makes the skin very susceptible to infection. Man has not orthopedically or dermatologically, fully adapted himself to the wearing of shoes. A fungus is an organism, like bacteria, which can invade the skin. This type of organism thrives in an environment where it is warm, moist and dark. The inside of your shoe appears to be ideal in meeting these conditions. Ringworm of the feet occurs in three principle forms: 1. Intertriginous inflammation --- Between the toes 2. Vesicular formation --- Blister formation 3. Dry Squamous inflammation --- Scale formation Mixtures of these types occur frequently. The first two conditions tend to be inflammatory and recurrent. The latter type is comparatively non-inflammatory and extraordinarily persistent. The chief changes in the intertrignous type consists of maceration, sogginess, scaling and fissuring in the spaces between the toes. A foul odor and itching usually accompany this condition. The preferences for involvement of these areas are due to occlusion with constant moisture, maceration and some degree of mechanical irritation. The condition --- almost invariably becomes worse with warm weather. The inflammation is particularly prone to persist with HYPERHIDROSIS (Sweating) in whom it is dependent upon emotional forces rather than thermal. The most serious complication is secondary bacterial infection, which rises most frequently in fissures. The Vesicular (Blisters) is found commonly on the instep portion of the sole and the heel and ball of the foot. The vesicles fuse to form multilocular blisters, which contain a yellowish gelatinous fluid. The rupture of these blisters leaves a sensitive red area at the border which new blisters often form. Itching is severe. The third form, the SQUAMOUS type, is characterized by diffuse scaling. It usually occurs on the sole of the foot and may extend partially over the sides of the feet. Ringworm may also affect the toenails, causing discoloration and thickening of the nail. Things to do to prevent Ringworm Infection: 1. Bathe feet daily 2. Thoroughly dry your feet, especially between the toes 3. Change socks daily 4. Wear a different pair of shoes each day, allowing other shoes to air out.
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