What Is Tinea Pedis?
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6. Complications
The complications of tinea pedis are not severe, but they are uncomfortable. It is possible for the condition to spread to other parts of the body. Since the rash is often itchy, people tend to scratch or pick at the infected area. Doing so can spread the infection to the hands.
It is also possible for the fungus to begin growing under the toenails. When the infection spreads to this area, it becomes very difficult to treat. A final complication arises when the fungus is transferred to the groin via the hands or a towel. The fungus that causes athlete’s foot is also responsible for jock itch.
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