Answer:
Option A, athlete's foot
Step-by-step explanation:
Tinea pedis, better known as athlete's foot, is a fungal infection developing between the toes of patients who wear ill-fitting shoes that confine their feet and the sweat they produce to a small area, which can make for a great environment for the proliferation of these microorganisms. It can also occur when the patient is exposed to contaminated floors, towels, or clothing where the contagious fungus is present.
Signs and symptoms of tinea pedis include red or purple tissue denoting inflammation, blistering, burning sensation, dry skin along the plantar surface of the foot, pruritus (itching), and scaly or peeling skin along the affected area.
The condition is diagnosed with skin scrapings and culturing of the fungus before being treated with topical or oral antifungal medications as well as patient education about prevention such as wearing sandals, washing the feet with warm water and soap, regularly changing out socks and footwear, and protecting the feet in public places where surfaces may be contaminated.
Tinea pedis is athlete's foot, option A.