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Foot dermatitis from the shoes.

Meltem Onder1, Asena Cigdem Atahan, Banu Bassoy

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Gazi University School of Medicine, Besevler, Ankara, Turkey. monder@gazi.edu.tr

International Journal of Dermatology
|August 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Foot dermatitis caused by shoes is common. Patch testing is crucial for diagnosis and management, involving allergen identification and avoidance strategies for effective treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology

Background:

  • Foot dermatitis originating from footwear is a prevalent dermatological condition.
  • Identifying specific shoe allergens is essential for understanding the etiology of foot dermatosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patients with foot complaints presenting to a Contact Dermatitis Unit.
  • To identify the causative allergens in shoe contact dermatitis and review clinical outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patients with foot complaints between May 2001 and May 2002.
  • Clinical evaluation and patch testing to identify specific shoe contact dermatitis allergens.

Main Results:

  • Four cases of foot dermatitis attributed to shoe allergens were identified.
  • Clinical presentations and patch test results for shoe contact dermatitis were analyzed.
  • Standard patch test allergens relevant to shoe dermatitis were summarized.

Conclusions:

  • Patch testing is recommended for patients with foot dermatitis to rule out other causes.
  • Recognition and avoidance of identified allergens are key to managing shoe contact dermatitis.
  • Controlling hyperhidrosis and utilizing corticosteroid therapies can aid in treatment.

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