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Painful Foot Problems

Tips

• The problem of athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus called Trichophyton.

• The symptoms of athlete foot include a scaly, itchy rash, flaking skin and peeling skin. Often these symptoms occur between the toes and the soles of the feet may be red and dry.

• your doctor can prescribe an oral medication to get rid of the fungus.

• Always wear sandals, flip flops or water shoes when at the gym, pool shower or even outside.

• If an oral medication is prescribed, your doctor may want to monitor liver and kidney function and may not prescribe the drug if you have issues with these internal organs or are taking certain other medications.