Tinea pedis pathophysiology and treatment

Leyden, James L.

doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(08)81264-9

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“…This small Regarding nail lesions (fingers and toes), it can be inferred that the extreme adaptation achieved by these microorganisms in relation to the human host, together with the chronicity so frequently associated with lesions involving these sites, permit the novel hypothesis that the low rate of culture positivity could be due to the inability to grow in vitro microorganisms so well adapted to human tissue for such a long period of time. LEYDEN (1994) 25 further suggests, specifically regarding Tinea pedis, that the presence of maceration implies the establishment of secondary bacterial infection.…”

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Fungal agents in different anatomical sites in Public Health Services in Cuiabá, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil

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Fontes

Júnior

et al. 2012

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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SUMMARYIntroduction: A contribution to the regional epidemiological profile of the most common fungal agents in Public Health Services in Cuiabá, state of Mato Grosso, including university hospitals and polyclinics. Methods: Clinical specimens (n = 1,496) from 1,078 patients were collected, submitted to direct mycological exam (potash or stick tape method) and cultured in specific mediums. Dermatophytic and non-dermatophytic agents were identified according to micromorphology (Ridell technique). Results: The majority of the 1,496 specimens were skin (n = 985) and nail exams (n = 472). Of the 800 positive cultures, 246 (30.8%) corresponded to dermatophytes and 336 (42%) to yeasts of the genus Candida, 190 (23.7%) to other yeasts, 27 (3.4%) to non-dermatophytic filamentous fungi and one (0.1%) the agent of subcutaneous mycosis. Lesions considered primary occurred in greater numbers (59.5%) than recurrent lesions (37.4%), with a greater concentration of positivity occurring on the arms and legs. Conclusions: Comorbidities, allergies and diabetes mellitus were conditions associated with greater positivity in direct mycological exams and cultures. Positive culture was considered a definitive diagnosis of fungal infection and confirmed 47.8% of diagnostic hypotheses.

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Fungal agents in different anatomical sites in Public Health Services in Cuiabá, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil

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Fontes

Júnior

et al. 2012

Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo

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“…This type of manifestation is called the intertriginous form. In addition, a dishydrotic form characterized by vesicles and a hyperkeratotic form characterized by erythema and squama constitute the other variants of the clinical syndrome (8,9,11).…”

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“…Fungal infection of the feet (tinea pedis) is a health problem caused by poor foot hygiene (3,7,8). Even though these types of dermatophyte infections do not cause very serious complications, they can adversely affect daily activities, social lives and esthetic appearance and can even require medical intervention (9,10). They may lead to secondary infections and disorders like cellulitis, erysipelas, lymphangitis, asthma, urticaria and atopic dermatitis, which can cause serious problems as they progress (11)(12)(13)(14).…”

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Ultrastructural Alterations In The Epidermis Of Patients With Tinea Pedis

Canberk¹,

Ahıshalı²,

Onar³

et al. 2009

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“…Studies have shown concurrent active tinea pedis in the majority of onychomycosis cases; undoubtedly, the remaining cases either had treated tinea pedis or non-DLSO subtypes 4-7 Dermatophytes invade the stratum corneum via keratinolytic proteases with hyphae growing in multiple directions [10,11]. Left untreated (or only partially treated), the infection extends from the plantar surface to the distal nail bed causing DLSO [12]. Failure to treat the toenails when treating tinea pedis will likely result in onychomycosis.…”

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Can we Prevent Onychomycosis?

Cantrell¹

2014

J Infect Dis Ther

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Onychomycosis is a fungal infection involving the nail unit. Distal lateral subungal onychomycosis (DLSO) is the most common subtype and usually results from untreated tinea pedis. Once fungus has invaded the nail unit, it can be a challenge to treat. Though onychomycosis has been historically viewed as a cosmetic concern, treating this disease is important due to potential complications, especially in elderly and immunocompromised individuals. As the incidence continues to increase, it is vital for health professionals to understand that onychomycosis may be prevented by treating tinea pedis.

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Tinea pedis pathophysiology and treatment

Cited by 52 publications

References 15 publications

Fungal agents in different anatomical sites in Public Health Services in Cuiabá, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil

Fungal agents in different anatomical sites in Public Health Services in Cuiabá, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil

Ultrastructural Alterations In The Epidermis Of Patients With Tinea Pedis

Can we Prevent Onychomycosis?

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