This image displays extensive athlete's foot of the top, side, and sole of the foot. As displayed in this image, tinea pedis (athlete's foot) often has a sharp border. This image displays scaling and erosion of the skin between the toes in a severe case of tinea pedis (athlete's foot). This image displays the fungal infection that frequently occurs between the toes, tinea pedis (athlete's foot). This image displays the skin darkening that accompanies a rash on people with darker skin, in this case, tinea pedis (athlete's foot). This image displays the red and inflamed skin with a scaly edge typical of tinea pedis (athlete's foot). This image displays a scaly border and pink, slightly elevated lesions typical of tinea pedis (athlete's foot, foot ringworm). Moisture has been a prime factor encouraging athlete's foot infection between the toes displayed in this image. Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) can cause blisters, as displayed in this scaly, red patch. This image displays two feet-one hand syndrome that is typical in tinea pedis (athlete's foot), with both feet and only one hand being affected. Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) often causes a "moccasin foot" with dry, red, rough areas along the entire side of the foot. Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) will often start between the toes, as displayed in this image.
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Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)  Information for adults

Picture of Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis): This image displays extensive athlete's foot of the top, side, and sole of the foot. Divider line
This image displays extensive athlete's foot of the top, side, and sole of the foot.
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Overview
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis), also known as ringworm of the foot, is a surface (superficial) fungal infection of the skin of the foot. The most common fungal disease in humans, athlete's foot, may be passed to humans by direct contact with infected people, infected animals, contaminated objects (such as towels or locker room floors), or the soil.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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