Athlete's foot: Toe web type
Current as of: July 2, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD, FAAFP - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Athlete's foot: Toe web typeAthlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin. Toe web type athlete's foot often begins with skin that seems moist and pale white. Itching, burning, and a slight odor are often noticeable. As the infection progresses, the skin between the toes becomes scaly, peels, and cracks. Toe web infection is the most common type of athlete's foot. It usually occurs between the fourth and fifth toes. Current as of: July 2, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD, FAAFP - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
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