Many people develop fungal infections between their toes. There is typically is a lot of moisture between the toes and the webbed space of the toes becomes moist. What many people will see is a moist area that is reddened with a white discoloration. Sometimes the fungal infection will advance to a point where patients will develop a cheese like substance and have redness due to chronic inflammation of the site. Fungus loves to grow in warm, dark and moist locations. In between toes and on the webbed spaces is a safe haven for these funguses.
There are a multitude of ways to prevent fungal infections and the spread of the disease. Most importantly is moisture control by always wearing socks and changing them throughout the day when they become moist. Secondly spraying antifungal powder between the toes and on the top and bottom of the foot is quite important. Unfortunately while you wear a shoe there is usually a sweaty buildup and a fungal infection will occur in your shoes causing a chronic cycle of fungal infections in your foot. Antifungal powder should be sprayed or poured into your shoes after each wearing. There are many advanced treatments for fungal infections. These include prescription topical medications, oral medications, and even ultraviolet ray treatments of the inside of your shoe. If you have tried many of the methods of treatment outlined in this blog and you still have problems with this I would recommend following up with a foot specialist.