Itching between my toes

I am a 20 -year old sportsman. I have been itching between my toes for some time now and will appreciate it if you can kindly let me know how to treat and also prevent future occurrences.

Innocent (by SMS)

The itching between your toes is most likely due to some form of chronic fungal infection. The condition is known in medical parlance as ‘Athlete’s Foot’. The following tips can help you ease the symptoms of athlete’s foot or avoid a recurrence: Keep your feet dry, especially between your toes, Change socks regularly, Wear light, well-ventilated shoes, Alternate pairs of shoes, Try not to scratch the rash and don’t share shoes. In addition, you can treat your feet through the application of antifungal creams and powders which can be purchased across the counter in a good Pharmacy. In severe cases, your doctor can prescribe some oral antifungal tablets for you.

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