“Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, is a fungal infection that affects the skin of the feet,” explains Dr. Mohammad Rimawi, a board-certified podiatrist in New York City. Left untreated, ...

Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), a type of ringworm, is a fungal skin infection that affects the feet. Mild symptoms include red, itchy, scaly patches on the surface of the skin. Sometimes, the fungus ...