The fungus, tinea pedis , is contracted from public environments. It then grows in the warm and moist environment of your footwear, and can be difficult to eradicate. Many cases of athlete s foot can be traced to use of a public recreational facility, such as a spa, swimming pool, or locker room shower. The fungus, which grows in warm, moist environments, likes to live in the outer layers of your skin. However, for short periods of time, the fungus can live in warm puddles on the tile floor, awaiting another foot to hop onto.
Symptoms can be mild or severe.
In more progressed stages of fungal infection, the toenails may become involved causing a thickened, yellowish appearance of the nail. The best treatment for athlete s foot, is prevention. Wear sandals in the locker room. Make sure they have a non-stick sole so you won't have to look up the information on caring for broken bones Wear cotton socks, and change them often. Once you re done sweating, clean off and put on a fresh pair.