WHAT IS ATHLETE’S FOOT?
Athlete’s foot is a skin infection caused by a fungus, with symptoms affecting the feet and toes.1 It’s a very common condition which can affect anyone.2 Athlete’s foot can be treated with Terbane® cream.3
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DID YOU KNOW? It’s estimated that up to 15% of the population are affected by athlete’s foot.2 |
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This video explains more about athlete’s foot:
TERBANE® treats athlete’s foot and other fungal skin infections1
Symptoms of athlete’s foot
Athlete’s foot usually develops between the toes.1,2 It can also affect your heels, the edges of your feet or the soles of your feet.2 The infection causes itching and makes the skin appear red, flaky and cracked.1,2 It may also cause blisters and patches of white, soggy or wet-looking patches of skin between the toes.1
Causes of athlete’s foot
Athlete’s foot is caused by skin fungi known as dermatophytes.1,2 These fungi feed on keratin, a protein found in your skin.1 They thrive in warm, damp and keratin-rich areas of the skin, which makes feet and toes an ideal environment for them to grow in.1
Athlete’s foot can easily spread from person to person.1 You can catch it from walking barefoot in warm, damp areas like communal showers and changing rooms, from sharing socks and shoes or from direct contact with someone who already has it.1,2
Treatment for athlete’s foot
Athlete’s foot isn’t a serious medical condition, although the symptoms can be uncomfortable.1,2 If you leave athlete’s foot untreated, it can also spread to other areas of your body.1,2 You can use Terbane® cream to clear up athlete’s foot by killing the fungus that causes it, usually within 1 week.3
Clean and dry the affected area, then lightly rub in a thin layer of Terbane® cream.3 For detailed instructions, see our FAQ section.