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* Wearing closed shoes, especially if they are plastic-lined | * Wearing closed shoes, especially if they are plastic-lined | ||
* Keeping feet wet for prolonged periods of time | * Keeping feet wet for prolonged periods of time | ||
* Sweating a lot | * [[Sweat|Sweating]] a lot | ||
* Developing a minor [[skin]] or [[nail]] injury | * Developing a minor [[skin]] or [[nail]] injury | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Risk Factors
The fungus thrives in warm, moist areas. Risk for getting athlete's foot increases if:
- Wearing closed shoes, especially if they are plastic-lined
- Keeping feet wet for prolonged periods of time
- Sweating a lot
- Developing a minor skin or nail injury