hi this is from the uk’s nhs. athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the foot. an itchy red rash develops in the spaces between your toes. the affected skin may also be scaly flaky and dry. the medical name for athlete’s foot is tinea pedis. harmless bacteria and fungi live naturally on your skin but if these organisms multiply your skin can become infected. a group of fungi called dermatophytes is responsible for athlete’s foot. dermatophytes live in and feed off dead skin tissue. your feet provide a warm dark and humid environment – ideal conditions for the fungi to live and multiply. athlete's foot spreads very easily. it can be passed from person to person through contaminated towels clothing and surfaces. the fungi can survive and multiply in warm and humid places such as swimming pools showers and changing rooms. but then who wears socks in these places? do hope this helps you. good luck
can a person wearing socks in a place like a gym or a home prevent them from picking up athlete's foot? . i am opening a daycare and children like to take off their shoes and some even like to take off their socks. i am trying to find out if wearing socks is enough of a barrier to prevent someone from picking up the fungus somehow and transmitting it.