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Achilles foot-screening project: background, objectives and design.

E Haneke1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University Witten/Herdecke, Wuppertal, Germany.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
|October 6, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Foot fungal infections like tinea pedis and onychomycosis are increasingly common, affecting 10-20% of adults. The Achilles project revealed a higher prevalence than previously estimated.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Foot diseases, particularly fungal infections like tinea pedis and onychomycosis, have seen a significant rise in prevalence since 1950.
  • Tinea pedis is a widespread mycological disease, while onychomycosis represents the most common nail disorder.
  • Limited epidemiological data exists for these conditions, especially concerning their prevalence in adult populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the background, objectives, and design of the Achilles foot screening project.
  • To gather essential epidemiological information on the prevalence of common foot diseases.
  • To investigate the incidence of tinea pedis and onychomycosis.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.

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  • The setup and methodology of the pan-European Achilles foot-screening project were described.
  • Data collection involved a questionnaire survey and a mycological assessment study.

    • Main Results:

    • The prevalence of both tinea pedis and onychomycosis has increased substantially.
    • Tinea pedis is identified as a highly common mycological disease.
    • Onychomycosis is confirmed as the most frequent nail disorder, with an estimated overall prevalence of 10-20% in adults.

    Conclusions:

    • The prevalence of foot mycoses, especially onychomycoses, is significantly higher than previously anticipated.
    • The Achilles project provided crucial data on the epidemiology of these common foot conditions.