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Tinea pedis in children
L Terragni1, I Buzzetti, A Lasagni
1First Institute of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology, University of Milan, Italy.
Insights
Tinea pedis, a fungal infection, is uncommon in children but presents similarly to adults, with bullous lesions more frequent. Trichophyton rubrum is the most common cause, particularly in males over 10.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Tinea pedis, a superficial fungal infection, is rarely observed in pediatric populations.
- Understanding the epidemiology and clinical presentation in children is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze epidemiological and clinical data of tinea pedis cases in children over a 20-year period.
- To identify predisposing factors for tinea pedis infection in pediatric patients.
- To compare clinical features of tinea pedis in children versus adults.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of tinea pedis cases in children.
- Collection and review of epidemiological data (age, sex).
- Clinical examination and etiological agent identification.
Main Results:
- Tinea pedis cases were predominantly observed in children over 10 years of age.
- Males, especially those aged 10-13, showed a higher incidence.
- Bullous lesions were a more frequent clinical manifestation in children compared to adults.
- Trichophyton rubrum was identified as the most common causative agent, consistent with adult cases.
Conclusions:
- Tinea pedis, though unusual, occurs in children and shares etiological agents and some clinical features with adult cases.
- Specific age groups (over 10) and males are more susceptible.
- The higher prevalence of bullous lesions in children warrants consideration in clinical diagnosis.
Abstract:
Tinea pedis is a superficial mycosis, unusual in children. Epidemiological and clinical data regarding cases of tinea pedis observed in children over a period of 20 years are discussed and some explanation given for the conditions which predisposed children to the infection. Clinical features are variable and similar to adults. Bullous lesions are more frequently seen in children. Most of the cases were seen in children over 10 years of age. Males are more often affected with tinea pedis: this is particularly true for 10 to 13 year-old children. As in adults, Trichophyton rubrum is the most frequently isolated etiological agent.