Athletes Foot on Hands
It is possible for athletes foot to spread to the hands. It is not as common but can happen. If it does the fungus is referred to as tinea manuum.
If athletes foot does spread to the hands it can often be misdiagnosed. Initially the athlete's foot of the hands may look like a rash. It is often accompanied with a raised circle and a clearing section featuring ringworm.
Athletes foot of the hands can be contracted by infected animals and soil too.
Symptom of athletes foot of the hands can include peeling, itching, burning sensations, and dry and cracking skin.
Prevention of athletes foot of the hands includes washing and cleaning hands. Keep your hands dry. Wear gloves when gardening and working with animals and soil.
Treatment for outbreak of athletes foot on the hand may require a doctor's attention and they will probably prescribe an oral anti-fungal medication which is much stronger than the athletes foot cream that you buy at the drugstore.
Along with that oral prescription, you may be given an antibacterial prescription if you have a bacterial infection along with the fungal infection. The fungus that causes athletes foot actually puts out an antibacterial chemical, but it only kills the weaker bacteria that may be in the area. A bacterial infection that goes along with a fungal infection is often very strong and a prescription may be necessary in order to combat it effectively.