Actually, no, we are not talking about the foot of an athlete. It’s not something you can train for. Instead, Athlete’s Foot (or tinea pedis) is a contagious fungal disease. Sorry, it’s not as glamorous as it may have sounded. In fact, the unattractive symptoms include a scaly rash that can itch, burn, and/or sting. It can also cause dry, peeling skin along the bottom of the feet and in between toes.

If you are a gym or community pool members, you may be susceptible to contagious bacterial, fungal, or viral diseases like Plantar Warts or Athlete’s Foot. Not everyone necessarily gets them, but when you’ve got plantar warts (warts on the bottom of the feet), they can become painful