Athlete's Foot: Moccasin Type

Picture of the moccasin-type athlete's foot infection

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Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin. Moccasin-type athlete's foot may begin with minor irritation, dryness, itching, burning, or scaly skin on the sole and heel of the foot. It then progresses to thickened, cracked, peeling skin. In severe cases, the toenails become infected and can thicken, crumble, and even fall out.

ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerPatrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine

Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine

Current as ofOctober 13, 2016

Current as of: October 13, 2016

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine