What are these blisters on my feet?

The weather is improving, and all of the sudden, you notice blisters on your feet, with itching and scaling. As the temperatures go up, our feet get warmer and more sweaty. Fungi love warm, moist environments like our shoes and socks, so it is easy to develop athlete's foot (also known as tinea pedis). It is important to see a foot doctor for this condition, as a cream or gel is needed to kill the fungi and stop them from multiplying. Additionally, it is important to keep the feet dry (changing socks frequently) and to spray your shoes out with Lysol each day. Finally, it is essential that shower shoes are worn in locker rooms or around the pool to avoid getting athlete's foot from these locations. Dr. Bender, 708-763-0580