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athlete’s foot TranslationsAthlete’s Foot A malodorous dermatophytosis affecting moist, warm toe webs and soles of feet; AF often occurs in athletes, especially in adolescent men, and causes maceration, flaking, peeling, erosion, and pruritus Risk factors Poor hygiene, occlusive footwear, prolonged moisture of skin, minor skin or nail injuries; tinea infections are contagious, and can be passed through direct contact, or contact with items such as shoes, stockings, and shower or pool surfaces Agents Trichophyton rubrum, T mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum Management Drying; if recalcitrant, haloprogin, tolnaftate; if refractory, griseofulvinThesaurusSeetinea pedis |