In children, toe walking is a frequent condition. Just because something is frequent, does not imply it is okay! Toe walking is common in children because they lack the capacity to adjust for mechanical difficulties. For the same reasons, adults may have flat feet, whereas children tend to raise their toes. Many pediatricians are unconcerned about toe walking and believe that children will outgrow it. Most of the time, however, this is not the case.
One of the most frustrating aspects about athlete’s foot is that it recurs. This is due to two factors. We’ll get to those shortly. But first, we must identify the source of the illness. Let’s take a look at it more closely.
Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is an infection of the skin of the foot. Athlete’s foot is most usually caused by a fungal infection, although it can also be caused by a bacterial infection. Normally, fungi and bacteria dwell on our feet, but they are opportunists. Unfortunately, we give them far too many chances to infect.
Athlete’s foot is comparable to toenail fungus. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the skin. It is a fairly common foot infection that affects the sole of the foot as well as the space between the toes. The same fungus that infects the skin can also infect the toenails, causing them to thicken and discolor. Athlete’s foot, in fact, is the root of many cases of toenail fungus.
It is easy to spread athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is named for the fact that it is frequently transmitted by walking barefoot on locker room flooring. The fungus is persistent, infesting floors, baths, and carpets. It may be found at fitness clubs, YMCAs, hotel pool decks, and other public places. Any high-traffic public area is a breeding ground for fungus.
Dermatophytes are the same fungus that causes athlete’s foot and toenail fungus. While both are contagious, athlete’s foot, a fungal infection of the skin, is more likely to induce toenail fungus than the other way around.
