Itchy feet is generally caused by Athlete's foot a common fungal infection. Athlete’s foot fungus lives in the outer layers of the skin. Fungal infections of the feet are called Tinea Pedis.

Some people refer to athlete’s foot as a Tinea or Ringworm infection. However, no worm is involved in athlete’s foot or other fungal infections.

Athlete’s Foot can take on different appearances such as: a soft white scaly or dry reddened rash on the bottom and sides of feet and cracks or fissures on the feet. Many people with athlete’s foot also have a fungal infection of the toenails.