Skin Conditions
Tinea pedis
Mild
ICD-10: B35 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पैर की दाद · தமிழ்: கால் படை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪಾದದ ಕುಂಡು · తెలుగు: పాదాల దురద · বাংলা: পায়ের দাদ · मराठी: पायाची चाऊळ · ગુજરાતી: પગની ખંજવાળ
About this condition
Tinea pedis, commonly called athlete's foot, is a fungal infection affecting the skin of the feet, especially between the toes where moisture accumulates. The infection thrives in warm, humid conditions and spreads through contaminated floors in public areas like gyms, pools, and bathrooms. Treatment involves keeping feet dry, wearing breathable footwear, and applying antifungal creams available at any pharmacy.
Common symptoms
itchy feet
cracked skin between toes
peeling skin
redness
burning sensation
foul odor
blisters on feet
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks with self-care
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पैर की दाद · एथलीट फुट · पैरों में खुजली · पैर का फंगल संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கால் படை · கால் பூஞ்சை தொற்று · கால் வைரஸ் · கால் அரிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪಾದದ ಕುಂಡು · ಪಾದದ ತುರಿಕೆ · ಕಾಲಿನ ಶಿಲೀಂಧ್ರ ಸೋಂಕು · ಬೆರಳುಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ತುರಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పాదాల దురద · పాదాల ఫంగల్ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · కాళ్ళ తామర · వేళ్ల మధ్య దురద |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পায়ের দাদ · পায়ের চুলকানি · পায়ের ছত্রাক সংক্রমণ · আঙুলের মাঝে চুলকানি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पायाची चाऊळ · पायांची खाज · पायाचा बुरशीचा संसर्ग · बोटांमधली खाज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પગની ખંજવાળ · પગની ફંગલ ઈન્ફેક્શન · પગની દાદ · આંગળીઓ વચ્ચે ખંજવાળ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Tinea pedis?
itchy feet, cracked skin between toes, peeling skin, redness, burning sensation, foul odor.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks with self-care
Is Tinea pedis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Tinea pedis?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks with self-care.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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