Foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot, is a common condition that affects many people worldwide. This fungal infection primarily targets the skin on the feet, but if left untreated, it can spread ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Ringworm is a fungal ...

Perhaps the skin in between your toes is itchy. Or the skin on the sides of your feet is flaking and irritated. These are classic signs of athlete’s foot. Doctors call it tinea pedis and it’s a common ...

Corns and calluses a royal pain? The Queen’s got you. Foot surgeon Dr. Yolanda Ragland — who calls herself the “Queen of Toes” on social media — has some advice for preventing the common ailments, as ...

Feet. They’re a part of the body we don’t pay too much attention to, if at all. That is, unless something looks off or we're in pain. April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, so it's a good time ...

Your feet do more than get you from place to place – they’re key to your overall health. Foot pain, injuries or conditions that limit your mobility can increase your risk for serious issues like ...

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes itchy, flaky skin between toes and on foot soles. You may also experience foul-smelling feet and changes in skin color depending on what type you have.

Many things can trigger an itch between your toes. Perhaps you’ve had the misfortune of encountering a fungus or an insect with an affinity for your skin. Or perhaps you’ve developed a chronic ...

Types of toenail fungus are more common than you think, especially as we age. Toenail fungus will not go away on its own—it does require medical treatment to cure it. It can take up to a year for ...