{"id":550,"date":"2026-10-05T11:43:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=550"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:58:13","slug":"athletes-foot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/skin-issues\/athletes-foot\/","title":{"rendered":"Athlete&#8217;s Foot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Athlete&#8217;s Foot<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">Athlete&#8217;s foot is a common fungal infection affecting the skin of the feet. It is caused by fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread easily between people.<br><br>It most commonly affects the skin between the toes but can also occur on the soles and sides of the feet.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image550_c2bc60-32:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image550_c2bc60-32:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image550_c2bc60-32.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image550_c2bc60-32 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image550_c2bc60-32 img.kb-img, .kb-image550_c2bc60-32 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image550_c2bc60-32 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/athletes-foot-Square.jpg\" alt=\"athletes foot Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/athletes-foot-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/athletes-foot-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/athletes-foot-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/athletes-foot-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Athlete&#8217;s Foot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Athlete&#8217;s foot (Tinea Pedis) is a common fungal infection affecting the skin of the feet. It is caused by fungi that thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread easily between people. It most commonly affects the skin between the toes but can also occur on the soles and sides of the feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Most cases of athlete\u2019s foot can be managed at home. Early treatment and good foot hygiene can help clear the infection and reduce the likelihood of it returning.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_a0e89d-83 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_a0e89d-83 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-550_a0e89d-83\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does Athlete&#8217;s Foot look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dry, flaky or peeling skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White, soggy-looking skin between the toes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redness or irritation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itching or burning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small cracks or splits in the skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occasionally small fluid-filled blisters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athlete\u2019s foot can affect one or both feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_e9d2bd-1b .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_e9d2bd-1b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-550_e9d2bd-1b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes Athlete&#8217;s Foot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warm, damp environments that allow fungi to grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweaty feet or footwear that does not allow the feet to breathe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking barefoot in communal changing rooms, showers or swimming pool areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing damp socks or shoes for prolonged periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing towels, socks or footwear with someone who has the infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_6b37ab-9f .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_6b37ab-9f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-550_6b37ab-9f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do at home<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_08543b-ac .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_08543b-ac .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-550_08543b-ac\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bf670e87\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Foot Hygiene:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Wash your feet regularly and dry them thoroughly, particularly between the toes. Keeping the skin dry helps reduce fungal growth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Socks &amp; Footwear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">Change your socks every day, or more often if they become damp. Choose breathable footwear where possible and avoid wearing the same pair of shoes on consecutive days, allowing them time to dry out fully.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-efed2ff9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efed2ff9\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Prevent Spread:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid sharing towels, socks or footwear. Try not to scratch affected areas, as this can damage the skin and allow infection to spread.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antifungal treatments are available from pharmacies without a prescription. A pharmacist can advise on the most appropriate product and how to use it. It is important to complete the recommended course of treatment, even if symptoms improve.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_e78fd9-ea .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_e78fd9-ea .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-550_e78fd9-ea\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you at higher risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If you have diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation or a condition that affects your immune system, seek advice promptly if you develop athlete\u2019s foot. Small breaks in the skin can increase the risk of further complications.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_630459-08 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-550_630459-08 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-550_630459-08\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\" id=\"support\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-seek-further-advice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to seek further advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Athlete&#8217;s foot does not usually require specialist treatment. Speak to a pharmacist or healthcare professional if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-9\">\n<li>your symptoms are not improving with treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the infection is spreading or becoming increasingly painful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the skin becomes very cracked, swollen or inflamed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the surrounding skin becomes red, hot or swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is fluid or discharge coming from the affected area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you have diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation or another condition that increases your risk of foot complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\"><strong>Do not ignore a painful, red or swollen foot, particularly if you are at higher risk of 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