Fungal skin infections on the foot are common. You will find this type of fungus on the soles and borders of the feet and in-between the toes. The appearance comes across as white patches, red dots and flakey skin/ patches on your feet. This can even lead to cracks and cause bleeding, typically in-between toes.
If not treated, it can spread to your toenails and cause a fungal nail infection.
It can be picked up through direct skin to skin contact with someone who is infected or by contaminated surfaces with fungus.
Fungus develops in warm moist settings, it can be found in:
There are many different signs and symptoms of this type of fungus, this can include:
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