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If you have athlete’s foot or toenail fungus, you’ll probably notice changes in the skin of your feet or your toenails.

The symptoms of toenail fungus and athlete’s foot are different, since different parts of the foot are affected. Here are the symptoms related to each condition:

Athlete’s Foot

Burning and itching feelings in the feet.
Peeling, dry, scaly, or inflamed skin on the feet (especially between the toes during the first stage of the infection).
Itchy blisters in one area of the foot.
Feet may smell bad (or worse than normal).

Onychomycosis

Brittle, easily broken, or jagged nails (usually the toenails).
Thick or discolored nails (yellow, green, or even black).
At least one nail seems like it’s about to fall off, or already has.
Nails are dull looking and have no shine.
Material might gather under the nail and have a bad smell.

Do you think that you might have toenail fungus or athlete's foot? Check off all of the symptoms that apply to you:

	Red or inflamed skin on the feet, most commonly between the toes.
	Itching or burning sensation on feet.
	Itchy blisters gathered in one area of the foot
	Skin on the feet is cracking, peeling, or becoming scaly.
	Toenails are brittle, break easily, and are jagged or thicker than normal.
	Toenails are a strange color – yellow, green, or even black.
	At least one parent has toenail fungus (some people seem more susceptible to infections because of a genetics).
	Personal history of toenail fungus or athlete's foot (the conditions may be chronic).
	Normally do not wear flip-flops in public showers, around swimming pools, in the locker room, etc.
	Poor hygiene, especially in taking care of the feet and nails.

The information provided on this site should not replace your physician’s advice.