Athlete's Foot

Question 1

Athlete’s foot - key symptoms (4)

Answer 1

Rash/redness of feet that begins between 4th/5th toes
Flakiness
Odour
Maceration (white soggy skin between toes)

Question 2

Athlete’s foot - extra questions (6)

Answer 2

Any close contacts experienced this
Has the rash spread around the foot
Any blisters
Immunosuppression or diabetes
Bleeding
Signs of infection

Question 3

Athlete’s foot - explanation of diagnosis

Answer 3

A very common fungal infection of the foot also known as tinea pedis

Question 4

Athlete’s foot - risk factors (4)

Answer 4

Damp feet
Barefoot in communal areas
Hot/humid climate
Immunocompromised

Question 5

Athlete’s foot - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it and how long to see effects)

Answer 5

Topical antifungal - Canestan Athlete’s Foot cream (1% clotrimazole)
Apply 2-3 times a day for 4 weeks
Improvement should be seen after 2 weeks
1/2 cm would cover the size of a hand

Question 6

Athlete’s foot - other OTC

Answer 6

Topical hydrocortisone for inflammation (only 10 years+ and max 7 days)

Question 7

Athlete’s foot - lifestyle (8)

Answer 7

Thoroughly dry feet and toes after washing
Cotton socks - breathable
Well-fitting, breathable shoes
Rotate shoes
Avoid barefeet in communal areas
Avoid sharing towels
Avoid scratching area
Keep toenails short

Question 8

Athlete’s foot - referral (4)

Answer 8

Soles and sides of feet affected
Immunocompormised/diabetic
Blisters = allergic reaction
Toenails affected = onychomyosis