dry your feet after washing them, particularly between your toes - dab them dry rather than rubbing them You're more likely to get it if you have wet or sweaty feet, or if the skin on your feet is damaged.

Athlete's Foot is unlikely to get better on its own, but Athletes Foot is one of the conditions covered by the Common Ailments Scheme which is an NHS service that patients can access for free advice and free treatment and is available from 99% of pharmacies in Wales. you have a weakened immune system - for example, you've had an organ transplant or are having chemotherapy It can also affect your soles or sides of your feet. If it's not treated, it can spread to your toenails and cause a fungal nail infection.walking barefoot in places where someone else has athlete's foot - especially changing rooms and showers You can also buy antifungal medicines for it from a pharmacy. They usually take a few weeks to work.