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Athlete's foot.

¹University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.

BMJ Clinical Evidence

|May 21, 2009

Summary

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Athlete's foot affects 15-25% of people. This review summarizes evidence on topical treatments like allylamines, azoles, and ciclopirox olamine for fungal foot infections.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Mycology
Evidence-based Medicine

Background:

Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a common fungal infection affecting 15-25% of the population.
The condition is contagious and can spread to other body parts and individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the clinical effectiveness and safety of various topical treatments for athlete's foot.
To evaluate interventions including hygiene measures and specific antifungal agents.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was conducted across major databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library) up to April 2006.
Included studies comprised systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and observational studies.
GRADE methodology was used to assess the quality of evidence for interventions.

Main Results:

Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria for the review.
Evidence was evaluated for interventions such as improved foot hygiene, topical allylamines (naftifine, terbinafine), topical azoles, and ciclopirox olamine.

Conclusions:

The review synthesizes data on the effectiveness and safety of topical interventions for athlete's foot.
Findings provide guidance on managing this prevalent fungal infection.