The term athletes foot is a highly misleading word, as this condition does not only occur in athletes.
Athletes foot is a common name given to a fungus infection of the skin between the toes.
It is also referred to by chiropodists as Tinea Pedis. The fungus spores that are involved are called dermatophytes. The fungi are microscopic and feed off the protein in the skin called Keratin. This condition can cause a great deal of agitation in the feet and can affect a patients quality of life. The skin involved may be red, swollen and may contain sticky fluid.