Despite the name, athlete’s foot can happen to anyone. It is a common fungal infection that most people get from walking barefoot in moist public places like a swimming pool deck or locker room. Athlete’s foot can result in flaky skin, cracking and itchiness on the soles of the foot and between the toes. A new article outlines ways to avoid catching the fungus, from wearing flip flops at the pool to alternating the shoes you wear every day.
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