Tinea Pedis

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Allergic contact dermatitis Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis) Hereditary palmoplantar keratosis – hereditary cornification disorder of the skin in the area of the foot / hand. Psoriasis plantaris – psoriasis affecting the foot. Pustular bacterid (Andrews syndrome) – changes in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet with an unclear … Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by tinea pedis (athlete’s foot): Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Infection caused by bacteria such as erysipelas. Mycosis (fungal infection) of other areas of the body, such as the groin region Nail mycosis (nail fungus)

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Drug Therapy

Therapy goals Improvement of the symptomatology Elimination of pathogens Therapy recommendations Local antifungals (antifungal agents to be applied topically). Systemic therapy (indications: Failure of topical (“local”) therapy and in hyperkeratotic (“highly keratinizing”) tinea pedis). See also under “Further therapy“. Further notes Meta-analysis: terbinafine scored as more effective in mycoses as oral therapy compared with azoles … Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Drug Therapy

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Prevention

To prevent tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Use of public bathing facilities Disease-related risk factors Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) Circulatory disorders Foot malpositions Peripheral neuropathy (nerve disease affecting several (poly = many) nerves at the same time). Injuries of the foot Preventive measures Advice on footwear: … Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Prevention

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate tinea pedis (athlete’s foot): Softening of the skin, especially in the space between the fourth and fifth toe. Redness Fine dry scaling Rhagades (skin cracks) Pruritus (itching) Vesicles Tension feeling Notice: In such cases, dyshidrosiform changes (small, almost always itchy blisters on the finger sides, palms and soles … Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Medical History

The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of tinea pedis (athlete’s foot). Family history Are there frequent fungal infections in your family? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What changes have you noticed in your feet? On both feet? Have you noticed any softening of the spaces … Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Medical History

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) is caused in most cases by trichophytes (Trichophytum rubrum, T. interdigitale). These exclusively affect the skin, hair, and/or nails because they can digest keratin. A favoring factor for foot mycosis is a disturbed skin barrier with influence on the skin flora by autoimmune diseases such as atopic … Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Causes