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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Risk Factors

The fungus thrives in warm, moist areas. Risk for getting athlete's foot increases if:

• Wearing closed shoes, especially if they are plastic-lined
• Keeping feet wet for prolonged periods of time
• Sweating a lot
• Developing a minor skin or nail injury