Response to: Comment on “Prevalence, Etiology, and Risk Factors of Tinea Pedis and Tinea Unguium in Tunisia”

Toukabri, Nourchène; Dhieb, Cyrine; Euch, D. El; Rouaissi, Mustapha; Mokni, M.; Sadfi‐Zouaoui, Najla

doi:10.1155/2018/2563207

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“…As mentioned in the introduction, differences observed could be related to a local environment and climate characteristics (high humidity and temperature), as well as social and behavioural factors, which sometimes could be even more important. A 1-year study from Tunisia 12 showed a higher prevalence of foot infections in women than men. This finding was surprising because infections in men are usually more common, which is linked to more risky pro- The studies on the human skin microbiome confirmed that fungi are its integral part, along with bacteria, viruses and mites.…”

Section: Ae Ti Olog I C Fac Tor S and Epidemi Ology Of Tine A Ped Is ...mentioning

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Tinea pedis—An embarrassing problem for health and beauty—A narrative review

Nowicka

Nawrot

2021

Mycoses

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Fungal infections present with a broad spectrum of diseases in humans (from relatively mild superficial infections of the skin and mucous membranes to the invasive or chronic infections of internal organs, which have a high mortality rate). Globally, up to 1.6 million people die each year as a result of various types of mycoses. Currently, many scientific studies focus on the best possible understanding of the aspects of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of invasive mycoses and effective methods to combat them. However, mycoses of the skin and its appendages remain a relatively less explored area. In some communities, superficial mycoses are a frequent problem as they affect nearly 70% of the population, an example of which is the athlete's foot. It involves the nails (onychomycosis) and skin (tinea pedis). It is mainly caused by keratin‐decomposing dermatophyte fungi. Less often, infections are caused by non‐dermatophyte moulds (Fusarium, Aspergillus, Scopulariopsis) or yeasts. Several factors have been listed as having substantial influence on the development of dermatophytosis, including those related to climate, season, geographical region, as well as to demography, socioeconomic and cultural customs, professions or contact with animals. In this review, we summarise the current knowledge about aetiology, epidemiology, diagnostics and therapy of tinea pedis with a special focus to the role of podologic management in spreading, prevention and therapy of mycoses. The article presents up‐to‐date knowledge on the management of the patient from the diagnosis, treatment and skincare, to counselling on how to prevent fungal skin infections in the long term.

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Section: Ae Ti Olog I C Fac Tor S and Epidemi Ology Of Tine A Ped Is ...mentioning

confidence: 99%