Foot Fungus

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Foot Fungus Video Description:Athlete's foot is the result of a fungus that lurks in college showers and gyms. If your feet get this contagious disease, you're joined by the majority of college students who, at some point, have to deal with the peeling and itching of the condition. Transcript:Sharing a shower with twenty other 20-somethings may lead to a less-than-clean experience for your feet. Athlete's foot is a common skin condition caused by the transmission of mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. These fungi thrive on the feet, because the warm, moist environment provided by shoes offers them the perfect living environment. Feet fungi are known to slough off in places where you walk barefoot, like dorm showers and the gym locker room. Because other people are also commonly barefoot in the same locations, these fungi can spread quickly from person to person. The symptoms of athlete's foot vary, but often include dry skin, itchiness, and scaling between your toes. You may also notice itchy blisters, crumbly toenails and red spots. If you think you have athlete's foot, apply an over-the-counter antifungal ointment or spray. If that doesn't take care of the Athlete's Foot, your doctor can provide a prescription oral medication like Diflucan.  Once your infection clears up, avoid getting another one by drying your feet carefully post-shower, particularly between your toes. Try wearing sandals in the shower, …. And whatever you do, don't borrow your roommate's shoes while either of you are infected!  Category:Campus Health/Contagious Disease Tags:athletes foot, athlete's foot, fungus, feet, contagious, college students, showers, college dorm, spread disease, shoes, bare feet, symptoms, dermatophytes