Factors Influencing Coexistence of Toenail Onychomycosis With Tinea Pedis and Other Dermatomycoses

Toenail Onychomycosis in a Portuguese Geriatric Population

“…From our clinical experience, most of nail fungal infections are the result of old (more than 5 years) trauma instead of recent ones. Our results are in agreement with Szepietowski et al [19] that performed a large study in Poland and concluded that onychomycosis in geriatric populations were characterized by a higher number of involved toenails, a longer duration of the disease, and significantly more advanced lesions. The low-income level in this particular group, most being retired, along with high costs related to foot care may explain the decision of not to treat the disease in the early stages.…”

Onychomycosis: A study of self-recognition by patients and quality of life

“…[12] The most common type of tinea pedis found in onychomycosis in the present study was moccasin or hyperkeratotic type (101 cases, 92%), which is similar to the findings of a previous report from Japan. [10] Fungal infection of the foot was more common than other fungal skin infections in our patients.…”

Occult tinea pedis in an Israeli population and predisposing factors for the acquisition of the disease

“…Several earlier studies have noted the tendency of tinea pedis and onychomycosis to cohabitate. 20,[23][24][25][26][27][28] Another finding of this study identified the frequency of occult tinea pedis as being higher in men; this is in accordance with the findings of previous studies. [12][13][14]21 One of the objectives of this study was to assess predisposing factors for occult tinea pedis.…”

“…Tinea pedis has a high prevalence in the general population and has been estimated to affect up to 25% of individuals. 20,[23][24][25][26][27][28] Another finding of this study identified the frequency of occult tinea pedis as being higher in men; this is in accordance with the findings of previous studies. This implies that subjects with occult disease are able to transmit the disease despite being asymptomatic and demonstrating an absence of clinical symptoms.…”