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Tinea pedis in children presenting as unilateral inflammatory lesions of the sole

R J Geary1, A W Lucky

  • 1University of Cincinnati, Department of Dermatology, Children's Medical Center, Ohio 45229, USA.

Pediatric Dermatology
|September 1, 1999
PubMed

Insights

Tinea pedis, a fungal infection of the foot, is rare in young children. This study highlights unusual unilateral inflammatory sole lesions caused by Trichophyton rubrum in five prepubescent patients.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Tinea pedis (fungal infection of the foot) is infrequently diagnosed in prepubescent children.
  • Diagnostic challenges arise due to the rarity and atypical presentations in this age group.

Observation:

  • Five prepubescent children presented with unilateral inflammatory lesions on the sole of the foot.
  • These lesions were initially misdiagnosed or difficult to diagnose as tinea pedis.

Findings:

  • The causative pathogen identified in all five cases was Trichophyton rubrum.
  • This specific dermatophyte was responsible for the unusual presentation of tinea pedis.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering tinea pedis in prepubescent children, even with atypical unilateral inflammatory sole lesions.
  • Emphasizes the role of Trichophyton rubrum in pediatric fungal infections of the foot.
  • Suggests that dermatologists and pediatricians should be aware of these unusual presentations for timely diagnosis and treatment.

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