Meta description: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection, affecting the top layers of skin. Contact with the infected area can spread to infection to the hands (tinea mauum).
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Athlete's foot on hands is known as tinea mauum. It’s a rare condition that can spread from the foot to the palm of the hands. Contact with an infected person, animals or household items or clothing can be contagious. Over-the-counter treatments are available, but individuals with weakened immune systems or other health conditions need to see a doctor immediately.
What is athlete's foot on hands
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection, affecting the top layers of skin. It’s rare for the infection to spread to the hands (tinea mauum), but it happens. …show more content…
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Frequently asked questions
1. Is tinea manuum contagious?
Yes, coming in contact with the infection will cause it to spread.
2. Do I need to see a doctor? Yes, left untreated the condition can worsen and lead to open sores allowing bacterial growth. If the condition persist you should see a doctor.
3. Can athlete’s foot spread to other body parts?
Yes, skin to skin contact, sharing towels or exposure to contaminated environments are contagious for spreading the infection.
4. Are animals’ carriers of this infection and how is it transmitted?
Yes, some animals, particularly kittens and puppies increase the risks of infection to humans.
5. I have skin allergies, am I more susceptible to getting this infection?
Yes. Individuals with existing health conditions such as allergies or weakened immune system are at greater risks.
6. I naturally sweat more than other individuals, does this affect my chances of tinea manuum?
Skin infection thrive in heat and moisture. It’s been proven, that persons with excessive sweat are more likely to experience skin infections.
7. How common is tinea
Intro sentence
Athlete's foot on hands is known as tinea mauum. It’s a rare condition that can spread from the foot to the palm of the hands. Contact with an infected person, animals or household items or clothing can be contagious. Over-the-counter treatments are available, but individuals with weakened immune systems or other health conditions need to see a doctor immediately.
What is athlete's foot on hands
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection, affecting the top layers of skin. It’s rare for the infection to spread to the hands (tinea mauum), but it happens. …show more content…
• Discard outdated or unused portions properly.
Frequently asked questions
1. Is tinea manuum contagious?
Yes, coming in contact with the infection will cause it to spread.
2. Do I need to see a doctor? Yes, left untreated the condition can worsen and lead to open sores allowing bacterial growth. If the condition persist you should see a doctor.
3. Can athlete’s foot spread to other body parts?
Yes, skin to skin contact, sharing towels or exposure to contaminated environments are contagious for spreading the infection.
4. Are animals’ carriers of this infection and how is it transmitted?
Yes, some animals, particularly kittens and puppies increase the risks of infection to humans.
5. I have skin allergies, am I more susceptible to getting this infection?
Yes. Individuals with existing health conditions such as allergies or weakened immune system are at greater risks.
6. I naturally sweat more than other individuals, does this affect my chances of tinea manuum?
Skin infection thrive in heat and moisture. It’s been proven, that persons with excessive sweat are more likely to experience skin infections.
7. How common is tinea