Who is affected by athlete's foot

Athlete's foot is the most common type of fungal infection. At any time, about 1 in every 10 people has a case of athlete's foot.1 Athlete's foot is:2

  • Common in men and uncommon in women.
  • Found more often among people sharing baths, showers, or swimming pools.
  • Uncommon in children. (In children, it may resemble eczema, another skin condition that causes reddening and scaling of the skin.)


Author: Amy Fackler, MA
Debby Golonka, MPH
Last Updated: July 19, 2006
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology

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