Many people get it at least once.
If you think you might have it, you should go to a dermatologist right away, since it can take a while to get rid of. Athlete's foot is a caused by living germs, like small plants, that grow on all of us. Some people with athlete's foot get peeling, cracked, scaly skin between their toes. Other people have red, scaly blisters on the bottoms and sides of their feet. If you have a skin rash, it doesn't always mean you have athlete's foot.