Eczema vs Athlete’s Foot Eczema is a non-infectious inflammatory skin condition often triggered by environmental factors or allergens, while athlete's foot is a contagious fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that thrive in moist environments. Eczema: Non-infectious, inflammatory, allergens, irritants, chronic, itching, red patches. Athlete's Foot: Infectious, fungal, dermatophytes, moist environments, contagious, scaling, itching, cracking. 1. Causes Eczema: Eczema is a non-infectious inflammatory skin condition. It can be triggered by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental irritants, allergens, stress, and immune system dysfunction. Common types of eczema that may affect the feet include atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. It can result from exposure to irritants like harsh soaps, detergents, or allergens such as certain fabrics or footwear materials. Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Athlete’s foot is a contagious fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, a type of fungus that thrives in warm, [...]