 [ Symptoms ] can athletes feet infect the scalp i have had athletes feet for a number of years it has spread to my big toe nail causing it to turn yellow and split two years ago i developed white crust on my scalp that was diagnosed as a fungi though i do not recall the doctor saying it was ringworm my question is can i spread athletes feet to my scalp also lately i have developed two re d spots on the head of my penis and i am curious to know if it is also connected thank you [ Disease ] hi that is how we all get after flu just treat her cough with a cough medicine which should sort out her throat as well and slowly her appetite will come back when that happens her strength will come back as well and she will feel a better so cant see why you need a doctor good luck