Brad Toll at Crofton Podiatry. Our foot and ankle team is ready to assist you and your family at our Crofton, MD office, which also serves the surrounding Gambrills, Odenton, and Bowie areas. Would you like to switch to the accessible version of this site? Go to accessible site Close modal window. Don't need the accessible version of this site?
Hide the accessibility button Close modal window. Accessibility View Close toolbar. RSS Feed. What symptoms should I look for? Walking around in locker rooms while barefoot Using communal showers while barefoot Community saunas or pools Sharing towels, socks, or shoes with someone who has a fungal infection If you have sweaty feet, causing your socks and shoes to be chronically damp or wet, you are more likely to create an environment in which fungi can thrive.
Dry skin can happen all over the foot and can be caused by a wide array of reasons. Some people have a condition where their skin is naturally dry, and this is easily recognizable. Others can develop dry skin from time to time. Avoiding dry skin can, at times, be tricky.
Since you are always on our feet going about your day, it is essential to remember that you also need to take some time for yourself and put them up for a bit. Dry skin can usually be avoided by constant moisturizing and resting your feet. Identifying one from the other can be tricky at times by yourself; this is due to the main symptoms of both including itching, discomfort, a burning sensation, and a bit of a tingle.
The main difference between Athletes Foot and dry skin is the affected area. Dry skin often occurs on the heel, under the toes, and sometimes on top of the foot. As we mentioned above, in the early stages, Athletes Foot can look and feel very similar to dry skin. The medical treatments for dry skin are not as intense as those for Athletes Foot. If left for too long, the fungus will grow and make something as simple as walking feel like you are taking a stroll on fire. You use your feet every day; it is better to be sure than to wait and let the infection progress.
Treatment options for Athletes Foot can include over the counter creams and sprays, but for more extreme cases, medical prescriptions are often needed. Our team will also take the time you deserve to teach you about different ways that you can avoid any future problems with Athletes Foot and dry skin.
If you have any concerns about your feet and ankles, contact Dr. Brian Goldstein from Goldstein Podiatry. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs. Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedis, can be an extremely contagious foot infection. It is commonly contracted in public changing areas and bathrooms, dormitory style living quarters, around locker rooms and public swimming pools, or anywhere your feet often come into contact with other people.
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