You’re getting out of the shower and you notice a small, whitish spot on your toenail that you swear wasn’t there last month. Or maybe it’s an annoying, itchy patch of skin between your toes that just appeared after a weekend at the lake. Your first question is likely, "Where did this come from?" Your second is almost always, "How long has this been here?". Your third? “Is this serious?”

Sweaty, damp feet can be an annoyance but can they also pose a danger to your health? Dr. Thurmond Lanier sheds light on the truth and provides tips to deal with sweaty feet in Gastonia, NC, and beyond.