🔍 Overview Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a dermatological condition caused by superficial fungal infections (primarily dermatophytes) and may be exacerbated by vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency. It manifests through distinct cuta...

Comparative Analysis: Fungal vs. Nutritional “Athlete’s Foot” 🦠 Fungal Infection (Tinea Pedis) Definition: A contagious fungal infection affecting the skin of the feet. Symptoms: Water blisters Persistent itching Skin...

◾ Overview Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection affecting the skin of the feet, classified under infectious dermatological conditions. Its etiology is primarily linked to dermatophytes, necessitating antifungal inter...

◼︎ Pathophysiology Overview Toe numbness with pruritus represents a neurocutaneous manifestation of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) deficiency. This essential coenzyme deficiency disrupts: Myelin sheath maintenance Cellular energy production (F...

Foot Fungus (Athlete’s Foot): Clinical Overview & Management Pathogenesis Foot fungus, medically termed Tinea pedis, is a dermatophytic infection thriving in warm, moist environments. Summer exacerbates risk factors due to hype...

🔍 Primary Causes Vitamin B1 Deficiency Insufficient intake of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) can weaken skin resilience, increasing susceptibility to infections. Key Sources: Pork, legumes (e.g., beans, lentils), nuts, and whole grains. Fu...

Clinical Presentation Erythema (redness of skin) Pruritic eruptions (itchy rashes) Vesicular lesions (fluid-filled blisters) Weeping bullae (oozing blisters) Ulcerative formations (open sores) Fissuring (skin cracking) *Malodorous foo...

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 & Pathological Process Athlete’s foot, clinically termed tinea pedis, arises from fungal colonization of the epidermal layer. Dermatophytes (primarily Trichophyton species) exploit comprom...

Overview Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection primarily attributed to pathogenic fungi. While traditionally linked to hygiene and environmental factors, emerging perspectives suggest a correlation with nutritional def...