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Tinea pedis: diagnosis and treatment
1Department of Orthopedics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|January 1, 1996
Summary
This review covers common dermatophytes causing tinea pedis (athlete's foot), offering diagnostic and treatment strategies. It aims to help practitioners personalize care for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tinea pedis, a common fungal infection of the foot, is primarily caused by dermatophytes.
- Understanding the diverse genera of dermatophytes and their clinical presentations is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of dermatophyte genera and their associated tinea pedis forms.
- To detail diagnostic procedures, pathophysiology, and treatment strategies for tinea pedis.
- To expand practitioners' options for individualizing treatment plans based on recent clinical evidence.
Main Methods:
- Review of common dermatophyte genera and tinea pedis manifestations.
- Differential diagnosis and diagnostic procedures.
- Pathophysiology outline.
- Classification and treatment plan development.
- Extensive review of recent clinical trials.
Main Results:
- Identification of common dermatophyte culprits in tinea pedis.
- Established diagnostic criteria and understanding of the condition's complex pathophysiology.
- A structured classification and treatment framework.
- Synthesis of recent clinical trial data to inform therapeutic decisions.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of tinea pedis requires accurate diagnosis and an understanding of its underlying pathophysiology.
- Individualized treatment plans, informed by current research and clinical trials, are essential for optimal patient care.
- This review equips practitioners with expanded therapeutic options for tinea pedis.
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