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Skin Conditions Skin infections can sometimes cause a burning sensation, particularly yeast infections like athlete's foot, which usually also causes intense itchiness.
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Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Tinea of the feet, also caused by the same type of fungus, is generally known as athlete's foot.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
This type is caused by dermatophytes, which also cause athlete's foot.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024
Ways to prevent athlete's foot include:38 Change your shoes and socks regularly
Wash your feet daily and dry them completely
Wear flip-flops around community swimming pools, locker rooms, and showers
Wear light, airy shoes and synthetic, moisture-wicking socks to keep your feet cool and dry
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—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
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Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Tinea of the feet, also caused by the same type of fungus, is generally known as athlete's foot.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
This type is caused by dermatophytes, which also cause athlete's foot.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024
Ways to prevent athlete's foot include:38 Change your shoes and socks regularly
Wash your feet daily and dry them completely
Wear flip-flops around community swimming pools, locker rooms, and showers
Wear light, airy shoes and synthetic, moisture-wicking socks to keep your feet cool and dry
11.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Athlete's foot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athlete%27s%20foot. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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athlete's foot
noun
ath·lete's foot
ˌath-ˌlēts- 
: ringworm of the feet
called also tinea pedis
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