Athlete’s foot is not as the name would suggest "an Athlete's only problem." 

Just because you are not running 1500 metres or doing the triple jump does not mean you are exempt from this itchy fungal infection. 

The cause of Athlete's foot is a fungus which normally starts in-between the toes in the dark damp recesses of the foot.  It affects the skin between the toes and can be extremely uncomfortable, painful and sore.  It can spread to the nails if left untreated.

  

All fungal conditions are contagious. Fungi release spores into the environment and can grow when they land upon a suitable medium.  Fungus thrives in dark damp, humid conditions and in the crevices of the skin.

Your shoes and socks are an ideal breeding ground for this fungus. 

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