RTS Skin conditions

Question 1

Where does the Athletes foot fungus generally appear?

Answer 1

Between the toes

Question 2

The affected area of the skin in athletes foot may appear…

Answer 2

dry, red, scaly and flaky

white, soggy and cracked

itchy

sore

covered in small blisters

Question 3

Can tinea pedis spread? If so, where? What makes could make it worse?

Answer 3

Yes! It can. The infection can spread around your foot and to your toenails. Scratching the infected skin and then touching other parts of your body can also spread the infection.

Question 4

What can happen in severe cases of athletes foot?

Answer 4

If left untreated or in severe cases, skin damaged by athletes foot can become infected with bacteria and cause cellulitis, which is where the skin becomes red, hot and swollen.

Question 5

What causes athletes foot?

Answer 5

Athlete’s foot is caused by fungi (Tinea pedis) growing and multiplying on the skin. The fungi that cause the infection thrive in warm, dark and moist places like feet.

Question 6

You’re more likely to get athletes foot if:

Answer 6

• don’t keep your feet clean and dry
• wear shoes that cause your feet to get hot and sweaty
• walk around barefoot in places where fungal infections can spread easily, such as communal showers, locker rooms and gyms
• share towels, socks and shoes with other people
• have a weakened immune system
• have certain other health conditions, such as diabetes

Question 7

What conditions do we need to eliminate in Athletes foot?

Answer 7

Psoriasis (check FHx)

Dermatitis (itchy, red lesions & rash)

Cellulitis

Question 8

Treatment for Athletes foot? Side effect profile too

Answer 8

Lamisil - first line. Inhibits egosterol synthesis

1-2weeks treatment. Over 18 years only.

side effects: mild rash