 [ 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 ] a medical provider would have to see and examine these skin areas of concern to tell you if there is a connection or commonality a vague description is really not sufficient athlete is feet is caused by a fungus and yes you can also get a fungus on your scalp or penis again i have no idea if there is a connection or if all three areas are caused by a fungal skin infection