What does athlete’s foot look like?1-3
The signs and symptoms of athlete’s foot can vary, depending on the type of athlete’s foot you have. In general, athlete’s foot causes your feet to feel itchy or burn. The skin can peel, be flaky and crack.
Swipe/Scroll Left or Right to view more | Type of Athlete’s Foot | Location | Appearance |
Toe web infection
(Most common form)
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Usually between the 4th and 5th toes or 3rd and 4th toes
Often spreads to the top and sole of the foot
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White and scaly, flaky
There can be cracks in and breakdown of the skin
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Moccasin-type infection
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Usually on both feet on the soles of the feet
Toenails are often affected
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Soreness of the foot, scaling over large areas, mild inflammation
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Vesicular-type infection
(More common in the summer months)
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Sole of the foot
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Small blisters that may break and leak
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