Athlete's Foot Causes, Remedies & More

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7. Athletes Foot Consequences

If left untreated, athlete's foot can develop into a condition that impacts daily life. The wet, white skin in between toes splits and bleeds, making sufferers wince with every footstep. The irritation turns into a constant burning and dead, flaky skin covers the feet like flour.

The organism that causes athlete's foot is well adapted to spread on its human host. The intense itching makes people gather invisible spores under their nails from one area and spread them all over.

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