Athlete's foot

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection. It is a contagious disease. One feature of athlete's foot is the skin lesions has clear boundary. It most often occurs between the 3rd and 4th toes. It may also affect the foot sole. Blisters and peeling occur between the toes, along with intense itching. You feel being unable to stop scratching until the blisters rupture. It is often accompanied by local suppuration, swelling, pain, enlarged groin lymph nodes, and even secondary infection such as cellulitis. Over the counter antifungal drugs are effective in treating athlete's foot.


How is Athlete's foot treated in practice?