Tinea pedis ( Athlete’s foot )

Fungal infection of the feet are a common problem and includes tinea pedis ( also known as athlete's foot ) and tinea unguinum. This chart here is focused on tinea pedis ( TP )

Tinea pedis ( Athlete's foot ) - three variants are recognized interdigital plantar ( moccasin ) vesicobullous

Interdigital - most common maceration and fissuring of the skin between the toes

Plantar or mocassin - hyperkeratosis and squamous plaques which cover the soles , heels and the side of the foot

Inflammatory condition may present with vesicles , pustules and sometimes bullae normally on instep or plantar surfaces of the feet

Very common -athlete's foot is the most common dermatophyte infection Estimated to be the second most common skin disease in the US behind acne Up to 20% to 25 % of the world population may be affected ( Havlickova 2008 ) Rippon ( 1998 ) reported that 70 % of the world population is infected with athlete's foot at some point of their life Considered a global health problem due to its contagious and recurrent nature.

Caused by dermatophytes Mostly by Trichophyton rubrum ( more than 70 % of cases ) Others Trichophyton interdigitale , Epidermophyton...