Can you get athlete's foot on your hands?

Answer by  Lornah (282)

Yes. Athlete's foot is a condition that results from a fungal infection on any part of the body's skin. The fungi can thrive anywhere on the body as long as the suitable conditions are available. These conditions include prolonged wetness on a certain part of the skin, friction and relatively high temperatures.

Answer by  Milette4 (900)

Yes. Athlete's foot is merely the name if the condition. Although it is a parasitic fungus mostly occurring between the toes, it is highly contagious and can spread to other areas like the hands.

Answer by  elynne (1153)

the problem is simply an infection that gets into the skin. It is only called athlete's foot because it is found most often in that area. But if one has very sweaty hands and a lot of excessive warmth and their not cleaned often, I suppose one could develop in the places between the fingers.

Answer by  mayi (212)

No that is why is called athletes foot but it is imposible since it s fungus that only develops to that region of the body so you may not get athletes foot in your hands