Why is the skin between my toes sometimes red and itchy?

If the itch between your toes is strong enough, you may be more concerned with relieving it than with determining what's causing it. However, in order to properly control the itch between your toes, you must first analyze the most likely source. Tinea pedis is the scientific word for what most people call athlete's foot. It is a contagious fungal illness that causes red, cracked skin between your toes and on your foot soles. It can also cause a lot of itching and burning between your toes. If the fungal infection spreads, so will the stinging and burning.

Itchy toes can often be treated at home without any issues. Other instances, though, you may require the advice of your doctor. This is because the appropriate treatment will be determined by the underlying reason of the itch. Certain infections may necessitate the use of a prescription drug. However, you may not always be certain of the source of your itch. Some circumstances will occasionally resemble one other. For example, eczema on your foot may look to be athlete's foot, but you wouldn't treat both ailments the same way. Eczema will not react to antifungal cream, and an eczema therapy may not be effective in treating athlete's foot. However, if you know what’s causing your itch, you may be able to treat it at home.