Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common skin infection caused by a type of fungus called dermatophyte. It can cause a variety of symptoms, including itching, burning, redness, scaling, and cracking of the skin. Foot fungus is spread through contact with infected surfaces, such as floors in public showers or swimming pools, or by sharing shoes or socks with an infected person.
There are a number of things you can do to avoid foot fungus, including: