Pathology and Transmission
Tinea pedis (commonly termed athlete’s foot) is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, primarily Trichophyton species. Transmission occurs via:
Shared footwear or towels
Contact with contaminated s...
🔬 Etiology & Epidemiology
Athlete’s foot is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes (Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum). Global prevalence exceeds 15% in adults, with ...
Clinical Classification
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) manifests in four primary clinical forms:
Sweat Rash Type: Characterized by erythema and vesicular eruptions.
Interdigital Type: Presents with maceration, fissuring, and scaling...
◼️ Definition
A contagious fungal infection (dermatophytosis) affecting the feet, characterized by epidermal invasion of keratinized tissues.
◼️ Clinical Subtypes
Moist/Macerated Form
Interdigital erythema, fissuring, and malodor.
Ve...