Athlete's Foot
Learn more about athlete's foot care at Wigley Feet in North Miami Beach.
Overview
What Is Athlete's Foot?
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection of the skin of the feet. It thrives in warm, moist environments — sweaty shoes, locker rooms, and pool decks. It often causes itching, burning, peeling, or cracking skin, especially between the toes. While mild cases may respond to over-the-counter care, stubborn or recurring infections, or any foot infection in a patient with diabetes, deserve professional evaluation.
Patient Education
Watch: Understanding Athlete's Foot
A short educational video will help explain the condition, why it happens, and what treatment usually looks like.
Procedure education video coming soon
This video section is reserved for Wigley Feet educational content.
Transcript
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Download patient education PDF
Printable 2-page handout on Wigley Feet letterhead.
The video content is for general education only and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Procedure recommendations depend on examination, imaging, medical history, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment.
Who May Benefit?
- Anyone with itching, peeling, or cracked skin on the feet
- Patients with recurring infections despite store-bought creams
- Patients with diabetes and any skin change on the feet
When to Seek Care
- Itching or burning that doesn't improve within two weeks of self-care
- Cracked, blistered, or raw skin
- Spreading redness or signs of bacterial infection
- Any foot infection if you have diabetes or circulation concerns
How Wigley Feet Evaluates This Condition
- Examination of the skin and toenails
- Testing when needed to confirm a fungal cause
- Review of footwear, activity, and hygiene factors
Treatment Options
- Prescription-strength topical or oral antifungal medication
- Skin care and moisture-control guidance
- Footwear and prevention strategies to stop recurrence
- Treatment of associated fungal toenails when present
Where Is This Procedure Performed?
Depending on the patient, procedure complexity, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, and physician judgment, eligible procedures may be performed through one of two coordinated surgical pathways at Wigley Feet.
Wigley Feet Surgical Suite
In-house AAAASF-certified office-based surgical suite.
Select eligible procedures may be performed in our in-house office-based Surgical Suite, keeping consultation, treatment, and follow-up coordinated through Wigley Feet.
Learn morePalmetto Lakes Surgical Center
Joint Commission-accredited outpatient ambulatory surgical center partner in Miami.
Some procedures may be better suited for an outpatient ambulatory surgical center. Through our partnership with Palmetto Lakes Surgical Center, a Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory surgical center in Miami, we can coordinate ASC-based surgical care when appropriate.
Learn moreThe surgical setting is determined after consultation and is based on safety, medical appropriateness, procedure type, anesthesia requirements, insurance requirements, and physician judgment.
What to Expect
- 1An accurate diagnosis — several conditions mimic athlete's foot
- 2A treatment plan that clears the infection
- 3Prevention guidance to keep it from coming back
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about athlete's foot at the Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Request a Surgical Consultation
To find out whether this procedure is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Wigley IV and the Wigley Feet care team.
The information on this page is educational and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for office-based surgery or procedures. Final treatment recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, imaging, medical history, circulation status, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.