More than half the population will develop athlete’s foot, a fungal infection on the skin of the feet, sometime in their lifetime. Also known as tinea pedis, it causes itching, burning or scaling of the skin, especially between the toes or on the sole of the foot. It affects men more than women, and it becomes more common with older age. Excessive moisture and lack of airflow around the feet increase risk of infection with the fungus. To decrease your chances of contracting athlete’s foot, avoid walking barefoot in public locker rooms and showers and keep feet clean, dry, and in shoes that allow the feet to get air.