Athlete's Foot in Glasgow

Athlete's foot is common, but itchy or peeling skin is not always straightforward. A podiatry assessment can help if symptoms keep returning or spread to the nails.

What it can feel like

Symptoms can include itching, peeling, redness, soggy skin between the toes, cracked skin, dryness or recurrent irritation.

Common causes

• Fungal skin infection
• Moist footwear environments
• Shared changing areas
• Skin barrier irritation
• Fungal spread between skin and nails

How we assess it

Assessment checks the skin pattern, nail involvement, footwear habits and whether symptoms look fungal, inflammatory or mixed.

Treatment options

• Skin care advice
• Antifungal guidance where appropriate
• Footwear and sock advice
• Advice to reduce recurrence
• Nail assessment if fungal nail is suspected

Questions people often ask