Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on athlete’s foot and cellulitis

Q. My son is very active. He swims and plays sport. I think he has developed athlete’s foot. What is this and what can I do?

A. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the feet. It may occur more commonly in people who are prone to sweaty feet.

It presents as itchy, scaly white or red patches between the toes and on the soles of the feet.