Tinea (or Athlete's Foot) is a very common skin infection.  Many people are not aware that they have Tinea.  There are different types of Tinea and not all of them are itchy. 

Symptoms of Tinea are can be itching, skin flaking, dryness, redness and sometimes even blisters of the skin.

Other skin rashes may develop due to allergic reactions and have a similar appearance to Tinea.

There are many treatments on the market and when reading the isntructions they may state that the Symptoms will be gone with in days or weeks.  This does not mean that the infection has gone.

The podiatrists at Heather Bassett Podiatry Group can diagnose these conditions and advise you on the best way to treat the presenting symptoms.