Left untreated, athlete’s foot can get uncomfortable (read: itchy and uncomfortable). But to treat it, you must understand exactly what it is and how to figure out if you have it. Below ...

Athlete’s foot and eczema may cause similar symptoms on the feet, such as dry, scaly, cracking, inflamed, and peeling skin. But they’re two different conditions that require different treatments.

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that causes itchy, flaky skin between toes and on foot soles. You may also experience foul-smelling feet and changes in skin color depending on what type you have.