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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...

🔬 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...

Overview Tinea pedis, commonly known as athlete’s foot, is a superficial fungal infection affecting the skin of the feet. While typically mild, prompt and consistent treatment is essential to prevent complications or recurrence. Tr...

Diagnostic Protocol Initial Microscopic Examination Perform potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation or fungal culture Objective: Confirm presence of fungal elements (hyphae/spores) Treatment Pathways A. Fungal Infection Confirmed (Ony...