Athlete's Foot information :: DermaTechRx Research Center

DermaTechRx Research Center has undergone extensive Athlete's foot itch and pain relief research and product development to treat athlete's foot and to find a new fast acting treatment. It's primary focus was to immediately eliminate the pain and itch associated with athlete's foot. Below is a recap of all the information found through our research, on the internet and in house findings.

If you have ever experience an irritating itch between your toes and on other parts of your feet, then chances are you have Athlete’s Foot. Athlete’s foot is medically referred to as tinea pedis and it is a form of ringworm that one can contract easily.

Researched information on athlete's foot has showed that more males in the US are expected to have Athlete’s foot than their female counterparts. Children as well as persons who have weak immune systems are also susceptible to this infection.

The name Athlete’s foot may suggest that the fungus can only infect those who regularly take part in athletic activities. While infections are more commonly spread in places like locker rooms, fitness centers and at swimming pools and other public places, there is a chance that you can also get infected even in your own home. One can get the fungus associated with Athlete’s Foot by sharing their shoes or socks with an infected person. In addition, the fungus can live within the clothing, rugs and even bed linens of the infected.

Tight shoes with no air passing through are a main contributor of Athlete’s foot, as well as damp socks both of which are breeding ground for the fungus to grow and eventually spread.

There are three known types of infections that cause Athlete’s foot. They are Toe web infection, Moccasin-type infection and Vesicular infection. Each of these infections has different symptoms and appearance. What does athlete's foot look like? Let’s take a closer look at each of them individually.

Toe web infection also known as inter-digital infection is the most Athletes Foot

common of the three types of Athlete’s foot. It is usually formed between the fourth and fifth toes and pictures of athlete's foot can show the appearance of scales on some people’s feet. Pale white in complexion and usually very moist-looking, the infection can graduate into cracked and peeling skin. If this should happen, then it means that there are bacteria in the infection. Bacteria will produce a faint odor and is enough indication that your infection is in severe state.

Moccasin-type infection is one of the more difficult types of Athlete’s foot to treat and it is longer-lasting than the other two infections. It takes on the form of thick and cracked dry skin either on the sole of one’s feet or on the heel which usually commences as a minor irritation and graduate into itching and burning.
The infection also targets hands and toenails. Infected toenails in athlete's foot pictures can show signs of a thick coating on the nails that are usually flaky and crumbly looking. Even if this type of infection is treated, the chances of it being infected again are very high.

When it comes to the Vesicular infection, there are really no warning signs like the other two infections that we have talked about before. Instead this type of infection tends to commence with an onslaught of blisters which are known as vesicles. Vesicles are visible between the toes, heel and top of the foot and this is clear to see in athlete's foot pics. The blisters when infected with bacteria would eventually develop into cracks. Vesicular infection is the easiest to treat but like the other infections, symptoms can return if one does not following the usage period prescribed by their doctor. Chances of being infected again can occur if one isn’t taking preventative measures to eliminate a new infection. In other cases, if the medication that is prescribed by your doctor isn’t sufficient then the fungi will continue to spread. An Athlete’s foot itch can spread to other parts of the body if it goes untreated. It can spread to one’s groin and is known as jock itch as well as it can affect the limbs and other parts of the body.

Judging from Athlete’s foot pictures, this is an infectionthat really should not be taken lightly. There are some who may be content on purchasing over-the-counter drugs to as an Athlete’s foot cure to alleviate their pain but this is truly not enough. Athletes Foot

In some instances, forms of Athlete’s foot need antibiotics to kill the fungi. If the fungi are not eliminated, then a secondary form of bacteria infection would immediately commence. A second bacteria attack can further break down the skin’s tissue even more and this eventually contributes one experiencing more pain to the infected area. Other complications with an untreated infection include an allergic reaction resulting from proteins entering the bloodstream. It can also cause blisters to appear on your fingers and hands.

Medicated Skin Cream is All Stop™ strongest penetrating fungal formulation and it is designed to relieve even the most SEVERE fungal infections. It's a topical skin treatment formulated to provide immediate relief from moderate to severe Fungal Infections. Its primary ingredient, Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, designed to offer immediate relief from the burning, itching and infection associated with Athlete's Foot.

All Stop™ Healing Gel is formulated for people with sensitive skin or delicate tissue areas, such as your face or genital area. The active ingredient Benzalkonium chloride is safe & effective for children and adults when used as directed.

Additionally, effectively treating tinea spores in your environment (your home) is the key to completely eradicating all 119 Strains of the tinea fungus and preventing reoccurance. Try using PuraCleenRx™ Disinfectant Spray for sanitizing your home is easy and extremely effective.

As the old adage goes “prevention is better than cure”. With that said, one should try to exercise all the preventative measures to avoid having to deal with the infections caused by Athlete’s foot. Even if your started your medical treatment for athlete's foot, it would still help your situation if you were to comply with the following foot care rules.

Constantly air out your feet when you return home, especially if you have worn closed up shoes for most of the day either at work or at school.
For the athletic type, it is recommended that you wear shower shoes or waterproof sandals while at the pool or at the fitness center and other places that are deemed high risk for the infection.
Stay clear of shoes that are made of either vinyl or rubber as these are not well-ventilated shoes. Instead choose light shoes that can easily let some air in.
Always keep your feet dry and pay particular attention to the areas between your toes. You can keep your toes and feet dry by using an antifungal powder each day.
Socks, stockings and even shoes should be changed often especially if your feet are likely to sweat.
Cotton socks are best when it comes to avoiding the signs of Athlete’s foot.

If you reside in a house with someone infected with Athlete’s foot then you are at even higher risk to be infected. There are some people in the household who although exposed to the infection may not suffer from Athlete’s foot. This does not prevent them from passing it on to someone else even if they are not showing signs or symptoms of the infection.

Therefore, if you reside with an infected or even if you are treating your Athlete’s foot, we suggest that you take these precautions.

Do not share your shoes, socks or towels with others in the home or with the infected
Disinfect the shower stall on a daily basis.
All bed linens, socks, underwear, towels the like should be washed in up to 140 degrees of hot water so as to kill the fungi that may be living within the infected person’s laundry.
The towels that the infected has used to dry his feet after a shower should be separated from other towels and should also be heavily sterilized.

There are a lot of myths surrounding Athlete’s Foot its infections. Here are the most popular and some clarification of them.

It has been said that Listerine mouthwash can provide a cure for Athlete’s foot fungus. This has been proven untrue. It’s a given that Listerine mouthwash has all the ingredients to fight bacteria in the mouth and even on the skin. But it cannot present a foot bacteria or fungus.
Bleach is believed to be another agent that can contribute to the removal of fungus. Again, this is untrue as bleach is a drying product even when mixed with water so therefore this isn’t a product that one would want to use on their feet.
Freshly brewed tea has also been the subject of cure for Athlete’s foot but this too has failed to permanently rid the infection.
During a test, the freshly brewed tea served as an astringent and was able to keep the outer skin layer dry if only for a short period of time but its healing power never went past the surface.
Baking soda has been often linked to warding off Athlete’s foot. The question is can baking soda sprinkled in your shoes really eliminate Athlete’s foot? The answer is a resounding yes. The baking soda would get rid of the moldy odor especially when applied in the sole of your shoes and left to soak it during the night. By the time you are ready to wear the shoes the next morning, it is advised that you shake out the extra baking soda before wearing.
Finally, another odor buster would be to spray antiperspirant directly on your feet.

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