Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the foot affecting more than 26 million Americans, or one out of 10 people, every year. As much as 75 percent of the U.S. population will experience its irritating symptoms at some point in their lives. Athlete's foot affects people differently. In some, the skin between the third, fourth and fifth toes becomes white, moist and can be easily rubbed off. Sometimes there is a red, dry, flaky quality to the skin.
Most people complain of intense itching, with some burning and cracking.
A large percentage of sufferers are men between the ages of 25-54. Desenex is manufactured and marketed by Novartis Consumer Health. Headquartered in Summit, New Jersey, Novartis Consumer Health manufactures, develops and markets a wide range of branded products the purpose of which is to restore, maintain or improve consumer health. Any question regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral, drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed physician or to the product's manufacturer.