Many different conditions can cause itchy feet. These include psoriasis, eczema, and athlete’s foot. The correct treatment option will depend on the cause. While occasional itchiness can be ...

Good foot care habits can help reduce itchy feet and prevent some causes, such as a fungal infection. This includes always wearing waterproof shoes, such as flip-flops, in shared shower facilities ...

One of the most common causes of itchy feet is a fungal infection called tinea pedis, also known as athlete’s foot. “Different conditions can contribute to itchy feet including eczema ...

Imagine not feeling any pain when you stub your toe—or, conversely, experiencing constant burning pain or itching without an ...

White lines or spots on the nail are called leukonychia, and are often caused by trauma such as stubbing your toe. However, ...

Some are very simple, others not so much. Causes can include: Athlete’s foot. “When a patient comes in and complains of itchy feet, the first thing a dermatologist usually does is look between ...

Left untreated, athlete’s foot can get uncomfortable (read: itchy and uncomfortable). But to treat it, you must understand exactly what it is and how to figure out if you have it. Below ...

The twinge begins in the afternoon: toes. At my desk, toes, itching. Toes, toes, toes. I don’t normally think about my toes. But as I commute home in a crowded subway car, my feet are burning ...

Athlete’s foot is the most common type of foot fungus. Up to 70% of people will get this itchy, even painful infection at some point in their lives, and 3%-15% of people have it at any given time.

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. The twinge begins in the afternoon: toes. At my desk, toes, itching. Toes, toes, toes. I don’t normally ...